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# System Administrator (IT/OT - Industrial Environmental)

- **Company:** FORMOSA PLASTICS CORP.
- **Location:** Baton Rouge, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, CompTIA Network+, Windows Servers, Network Architecture, Networking Basics, Routing, Network Segmentation, Network Administration, Performance Tuning, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Software Vulnerability Management, Enterprise Software Applications, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Industrial Software, Network Server
- **Published:** June 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/56763c49-b7fd-4020-a544-973142fd857c

## About the Role

* 5+ years in systems, infrastructure, or network administration (Bachelor's preferred).
 * Strong experience with Windows Server and Active Directory.
 * Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls).
 * Exposure to OT/DCS environments and IT/OT network segmentation.
 * Experience with monitoring, patching, and endpoint management tools.
 * Proven troubleshooting skills in fast-paced or industrial environments.
 * Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and operations teams.
 * Cybersecurity awareness across enterprise and industrial systems.
 * Relevant certifications (CompTIA Network+, Security+, Microsoft, etc.) are a plus.
 * Experience in manufacturing, chemical, or other industrial settings preferred.

## Description

Systems Administrator to support a 24/7 industrial plant (~400 users), maintaining secure, reliable IT infrastructure while enabling connectivity between plant-floor (OT) systems and enterprise IT. This role is critical to uptime, cybersecurity, and operational continuity.

Core Responsibilities

 * Manage servers, endpoints, Active Directory, and core network services.
 * Ensure high system availability through monitoring, performance tuning, and proactive support.
 * Secure and maintain network infrastructure (switches, firewalls, IT/OT segmentation).
 * Troubleshoot issues across servers, networks, and enterprise applications.
 * Lead patching, updates, and vulnerability remediation efforts.
 * Apply cybersecurity controls aligned with enterprise and industrial standards.
 * Support OT system connectivity and integration with enterprise platforms.
 * Partner with operations, engineering, and IT to support production systems.
 * Maintain clear documentation of systems, networks, and procedures.
 * Support incident response and root cause analysis for outages and security events.


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