Systems Administrator

• Administer, maintain, and monitor company servers, operating systems, virtual environments, and IT infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, system configurations, administrative documentation, and secure records of privileged account credentials, ensuring critical system information is protected and accessible to authorized personnel.
• Implement and maintain proactive monitoring and alerting systems for servers, network devices, storage, internet connectivity, and other critical infrastructure to identify potential failures, performance issues, and security concerns before they impact business operations.
• Virtualization and storage: Managing virtual machines, hypervisors, shared storage, and associated infrastructure.
• Network segmentation: Maintaining VLANs, network security policies, and secure connectivity between systems.
• Infrastructure monitoring: Proactively identifying system failures, performance degradation, and capacity concerns.
• Change management: Planning, documenting, testing, and implementing changes to production systems.
• Recovery testing: Periodically verifying that critical systems can actually be restored following a failure.
• Administer and maintain physical and virtual server environments, including hypervisors, virtual machines, storage systems, resource allocation, performance monitoring, and high-availability configurations.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, access controls, and authentication across company systems.
• Administer Microsoft 365, Active Directory or Microsoft Entra ID, email systems, and other business applications as applicable.
• Configure, administer, maintain, and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including managed switches, routers, wireless access points, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, network segmentation, and associated routing and connectivity.
• Monitor system performance, availability, storage capacity, and resource utilization to identify and resolve potential issues.
• Install, configure, update, and maintain hardware, software, operating systems, and approved applications.
• Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, network diagrams, IT assets, licenses, and administrative procedures.
• Implement and maintain proactive monitoring and alerting systems for servers, network devices, storage, internet connectivity, and other critical infrastructure to identify potential failures, performance issues, and security concerns before they impact business operations.
• Coordinate with external IT service providers, software vendors, and technology partners as needed.

Cybersecurity and Access Management

• Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls to protect company systems, networks, and confidential information.
• Administer antivirus and endpoint detection tools, multifactor authentication, email security, firewalls, and other security solutions.
• Monitor system alerts, investigate suspicious activity, and coordinate incident response and remediation.
• Manage user access according to job responsibilities and the principle of least privilege.
• Ensure timely provisioning, modification, and termination of user accounts as employees join, change positions, or leave the company.
• Apply security patches, software updates, and configuration changes to reduce vulnerabilities.
• Support employee cybersecurity awareness, including phishing prevention and appropriate technology use.
• Maintain IT security procedures and support internal or external audits, customer security requirements, and applicable contractual obligations.

Technical Support and End-User Services

• Provide timely technical support to employees for hardware, software, network connectivity, printers, email, and business applications.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues while minimizing interruptions to business operations.
• Manage and prioritize IT support requests based on urgency, business impact, and operational requirements.
• Set up, configure, and maintain computers, laptops, monitors, mobile devices, printers, and other technology equipment.
• Support onboarding and offboarding activities, including equipment preparation, account access, and recovery of company assets.
• Provide clear instructions and guidance to employees on technology tools, systems, and security practices.
• Escalate complex issues to appropriate vendors or specialists and track resolution through completion.

Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity

• Monitor and maintain scheduled data backups and verify backup completion.
• Implement, monitor, and maintain reliable backup and disaster recovery solutions, including offsite or cloud-based backups, backup integrity verification, periodic restoration testing, and protection against ransomware-related data loss.
• Conduct periodic restoration tests to confirm that critical company data can be recovered.
• Maintain and update disaster recovery procedures and system recovery documentation.
• Support business continuity planning to minimize downtime caused by system failures, cybersecurity incidents, or other disruptions.
• Identify single points of failure and recommend improvements to system redundancy, recoverability, and reliability.
• Assist with recovery efforts following outages, data loss, hardware failures, or other IT incidents.

Manufacturing and Business Systems Support

• Support the technology infrastructure used by manufacturing, engineering, quality, planning, purchasing, finance, human resources, and other departments.
• Maintain reliable connectivity and access to business-critical applications, production workstations, shared resources, and network-connected equipment.
• Coordinate with department leaders and software vendors to troubleshoot application access and technology-related production interruptions.
• Support manufacturing-related systems, including ERP/MRP, production tracking, quality systems, and document management platforms, as applicable.
• Help ensure that technology supporting production and customer deliverables remains available, secure, and properly maintained.
• Assist with implementing new technology solutions that improve efficiency, communication, data integrity, and operational performance.

IT Asset and Vendor Management

• Maintain an accurate inventory of company IT hardware, software, licenses, subscriptions, and assigned equipment.
• Track equipment purchases, deployment, maintenance, replacement, and disposal.
• Monitor software licensing and renewals to support compliance and cost-effective purchasing.
• Assist with IT budgeting, technology planning, and recommendations for equipment replacement or system upgrades.
• Coordinate vendor support, warranty claims, equipment repairs, and service agreements.
• Identify opportunities to standardize hardware, software, and configurations to improve supportability and reduce costs.

Documentation and Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for common IT tasks, system administration, security, and recovery.
• Maintain records of system changes, incidents, maintenance activities, and resolutions.
• Identify recurring technical problems and implement permanent corrective actions where practical.
• Recommend improvements to system reliability, security, performance, and employee productivity.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations based on business needs, security, scalability, and cost.
• Communicate planned maintenance, system outages, security concerns, and technology changes to affected employees and leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Five or more years of experience in systems administration, IT infrastructure, or a related technical support role.
• Experience administering Windows-based environments and business technology systems.
• Experience with virtualization platforms, cloud services, and hybrid IT environments.
• Experience with CMMC compliance.
• Experience with NIST 800-171.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, user account administration, permissions, and endpoint management.
• Strong working knowledge of networking technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, network segmentation, routing, switching, VPNs, wireless networking, and firewall administration.
• Experience with endpoint security, patch management, system monitoring, and data backup solutions.
• Experience with backup and recovery solutions, virtualization, network troubleshooting, and independently managing IT infrastructure.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting a small or midsize company with approximately 100-200 employees.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Group Policy, Intune, or similar management tools.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, access controls, incident response, and disaster recovery planning.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or aerospace environments, including production systems and business-critical applications.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, document control platforms, and quality management systems.
• Professional IT certifications are preferred. Relevant certifications include Microsoft Certified (Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Azure, or Endpoint Administration), CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, or equivalent industry-recognized credentials. Demonstrated hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting enterprise IT infrastructure may be considered in lieu of formal certifications.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to employees with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

We offer competitive compensation packages including benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurances, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, paid holidays, and more! Join our team of dedicated professionals and contribute to our company’s success!, * 401(k)

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

At EMF Engineered Components, we’re not just a team; we’re family and we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Administrator to join our team! Why work with us at EMF? We foster a culture of collaboration, respect and empowering our employees in a supportive environment. Come join a team where not only do we make cool stuff for the aerospace industry, but your experience and contribution is valued in so many ways! The Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, security, and continuous improvement of the company’s IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, virtualization platforms, cloud services, business applications, and end-user technology. This hands-on position ensures the availability, performance, and security of critical systems while providing technical support across all departments. The Systems Administrator plays a key role in cybersecurity, disaster recovery, business continuity, and technology planning. Working independently and in coordination with company leadership and external technology partners, this individual supports the technology needs of manufacturing, engineering, quality, finance, and administrative operations.