Systems Administrator

• → Administer and support Windows-based servers, workstations, and IT infrastructure.
• → Manage and maintain Microsoft Windows and Active Directory environments.
• → Support VMware and server virtualization platforms.
• → Troubleshoot hardware, software, connectivity, and end-user issues.
• → Manage user accounts, permissions, access, and system configurations.
• → Support networking infrastructure, including switches, connectivity, and related systems.
• → Assist with backup, recovery, security, and infrastructure continuity initiatives.
• → Monitor system performance, availability, and overall infrastructure health.
• → Provide responsive technical support to users across the organization.
• → Help establish and enforce sound IT policies, standards, and procedures.
• → Participate in infrastructure transitions and improvements as the new IT function develops.
• → Document systems, processes, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures.
• → Collaborate with technology leaders and other IT team members on infrastructure initiatives.
• → Help train and mentor future team members as the department expands.
• → Remain hands-on while gradually taking on broader technical and leadership responsibilities.

• Approximately 8–10 years of progressive IT experience.
• Several years of hands-on systems administration experience.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Windows and Active Directory.
• Experience with VMware and server virtualization.
• Hands-on knowledge of servers, workstations, hardware, and end-user support.
• Exposure to networking, switches, backups, connectivity, and IT security.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical teams and non-technical users.
• Comfortable maintaining IT standards and explaining technical requirements to users.
• Desire to remain technically hands-on while developing toward future leadership responsibilities.
• Manufacturing or industrial IT experience is helpful but not required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.

• Help build and shape a developing infrastructure and support function.
• Work across the full systems administration environment rather than a narrow technical specialty.
• Gain exposure to experienced technology leaders and established enterprise systems.
• Take increasing ownership as the IT function grows.
• Help train and develop future members of the technology team.
• Potential pathway toward a supervisory or leadership position.
• Join a stable organization with strong benefits and long-tenured employees.

The ideal candidate is a dependable systems professional who enjoys solving problems, working directly with users, and understanding how different parts of an IT environment work together. You should be comfortable taking ownership, learning established systems, improving infrastructure, and enforcing good IT practices while remaining collaborative and approachable.

• Microsoft Windows
• Active Directory
• VMware
• Server Administration
• IT Infrastructure
• Networking
• Technical Support