Junior Systems Administrator - Helpdesk & IT Infrastructure

• Maintain servers, storage systems, and virtual environments.
• Monitor network health, routing, firewalls, and data security controls.
• Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and disaster recovery testing.
• Provide support to users.
• Schedules system patches, updates, and configuration changes.
• Create scripts and use automation tools to streamline daily operations.
• Maintain system documentation, knowledgebase and asset inventories.
• Guide and mentor helpdesk staff.
• Provide after-hours support as and when needed for users or system maintenance/upgrades.

We have an exceptional opportunity for a Junior Systems Administrator - Helpdesk & IT Infrastructure to maintain servers, storage systems, virtual environments, monitor network health, routing, firewalls, and data security controls. Preferred candidates will have 5+ years of progressive experience in managing helpdesk and systems administration., * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in managing helpdesk and systems administration.
• Strong expertise in Windows Server environments, virtualization, Citrix and storage systems.
• Proficiency in scripting languages.
• Work on-site.
• Relevant industry certifications (preferrable).
• Experience working in manufacturing environment (preferrable).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to evaluate issues and determine appropriate next steps.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical issues and solutions., * Systems Administration: 5 years (Preferred)
• Help desk: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• North Haven, CT 06473 (Preferred)

• Salary starting at $80k annually. Salary commensurate with experience.
• Highly competitive compensation and benefit program, including highly competitive salary, an excellent Medical/Rx program, as well as Dental, 401(k) plan with a Company match and potential for an additional discretionary contribution, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverages, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Account for medical and dependent care costs, and vacation benefits.
• Friendly and professional work environment., * 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities

United Aluminum Corporation, a specialty rolling mill in North Haven, CT, with unique rolling, annealing, and slitting capabilities, has produced Custom Rolled® Aluminum Coil since 1915. United Aluminum’s modern and clean facility is conveniently located off I-91 and the Merritt Parkway in North Haven, CT.