IT Systems Administrator - Manufacturing & Automation

We are seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator to support a growing advanced manufacturing environment in the Phoenix Metro Area.

This position will support infrastructure, endpoints, identity, networking, production systems, and automation across a fast-paced on-site operation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deploy IT infrastructure for new operational and production areas, including hardware, endpoints, networking, identity, access, and monitoring.
• Support and troubleshoot technology used directly within a manufacturing environment.
• Partner with Infrastructure, Platform, Security, Engineering, and Operations teams on production systems and site infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot production-impacting incidents and help drive root-cause resolution.
• Administer core IT platforms including Microsoft 365, identity/SSO platforms, MDM, collaboration tools, and related systems.
• Build and maintain SSO, SCIM, user lifecycle, group, and least-privilege access workflows.
• Manage endpoint configuration and security across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
• Write scripts, APIs, and integrations that eliminate repetitive work.
• Build internal tools and workflow automation that improve service desk and IT operations efficiency.
• Partner with Security and Infrastructure teams on system hardening, logging, monitoring, and compliance.
• Create clear runbooks, architecture documentation, and change records.
• Mentor junior IT team members and serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues.

• 5+ years of IT experience, including at least 2 years in systems administration, IT engineering, infrastructure, or a similar role.
• Experience supporting technology in a manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, lab, production, or other on-site operational environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and modern identity/SSO platforms such as Okta, Entra ID, or similar.
• Experience administering MDM and endpoint environments such as Intune, Jamf, Kandji, or similar.
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes or containerized infrastructure, including exposure to supporting or troubleshooting nodes, workloads, or related services.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across endpoints, identity, networking, applications, and infrastructure.
• Scripting or programming experience using PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, Bash, or similar.
• Experience automating IT processes or integrating systems through APIs.
• Solid understanding of identity, access management, endpoint security, and least-privilege principles.
• Comfort supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.