Jr. Systems Administrator

IPG Photonics is seeking a highly skilled and motivated System Administrator to support and enhance our global IT infrastructure across a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for maintaining secure, reliable, and high-performing systems while partnering with global IT teams to deliver services that meet business objectives and SLAs. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing hands-on technical work with proactive system improvement., Infrastructure Administration

• Administer and support core infrastructure services including Microsoft Active Directory (on-premises and Azure AD), Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, Office 365, VMware, Nutanix, Citrix, and Veeam Backup.
• Configure, deploy, upgrade, and maintain servers, storage, virtualization platforms, and related hardware.
• Perform system installations, migrations, and lifecycle management across assigned locations.
• Maintain SSL certificates, certificate authorities, and identity-related infrastructure.

Operational Support & Service Delivery

• Serve as the primary IT contact for site-level infrastructure and desktop support, while collaborating with global teams to resolve enterprise-wide issues.
• Actively triage, claim, and resolve ITSM tickets, contributing to SLA performance and service quality.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting for hardware, software, and application performance issues.
• Participate in outage/incident bridge calls and support root-cause analysis activities.

Security, Compliance & Monitoring

• Lead vulnerability remediation and scheduled patching cycles across infrastructure systems.
• Ensure systems and applications comply with security, audit, and data-integrity requirements.
• Monitor infrastructure and business applications to identify issues early and recommend proactive improvements.
• Assist with spam filtering, email security, and related protection tools.

Documentation, Governance & Collaboration

• Create and maintain system configuration documentation, runbooks, and troubleshooting guides.
• Review and enforce IT policies, procedures, and standards.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and cross-functional IT teams for issue resolution and project execution.
• Provide weekly status updates on assigned tasks and escalate roadblocks proactively.

• Hands-on 3-years of experience with:

• Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Group Policies, DNS/DHCP, LDAP
• VMware, Nutanix, Veeam Backup
• Office 365 administration
• Monitoring tools and performance analysis

• Strong understanding of ITIL best practices and experience with an ITSM platform.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and Azure SSO.
• Solid knowledge of networking fundamentals (routing, switching, VLANs, firewall basics).
• Excellent troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and infrastructure layers.
• Strong communication, customer service orientation, and ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Experience supporting environments undergoing mergers & acquisitions is a plus.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• Preferred certifications: Microsoft Azure Administrator, VMware (VCP), Nutanix (NCP/NCM) and ITIL

Req Benefits: Pay Range: The pay range on this posting applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location posted, the applicable range could differ. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. Other Compensation: Employees in this role are eligible for additional rewards which could include: Annual Discretionary Bonus or Sales Bonus as Applicable Benefits Provided: All Regular* US employees receive: Paid vacation time accrued based on years of service Paid sick time 12 (twelve) Paid Holidays Each Calendar Year *Prorated for reduced hour schedules Additional Benefits Offered: IPG also offers access to: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with options for HSA/FSA Dependent Care FSA Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance 401(k) plan with Company matching Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Adoption Assistance Pet Insurance Parental Bonding Leave Bright Horizons Backup Care Bright Horizons College Coach *Benefits eligibility may differ by program for reduced hour schedules. Deadline and How to Apply This job posting will remain active until a candidate is identified and/or the Company rescinds the job posting. For full consideration, please click on the link to apply.