Systems Administrator

The Systems Administrator will design, implement, and maintain infrastructure across servers, networking, virtualization, cloud services, storage, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications. You’ll collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to deliver reliable, secure, and standards-compliant technology solutions that support business growth. This role blends hands-on technical work with project management, cross-functional support, and continuous improvement., * Infrastructure Management: Build, configure, and monitor server hardware/software, virtualization platforms, cloud services, WAN/LAN/wireless networks, storage systems, telephony, printing solutions, and Microsoft 365/Active Directory environments.

• Cybersecurity: Protect critical systems and data through best-practice security controls, monitoring, and compliance within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Business Support: Provide service desk support, coordinate hardware/software upgrades, and ensure business continuity through proactive planning and issue resolution.
• Enterprise Applications: Support ERP and other business systems, manage integrations, oversee routine processes, deploy upgrades, and participate in on-call rotations.
• Technology Stewardship: Lead knowledge sharing, cross-training, and project coordination; contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across IT operations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with operations, engineering, and leadership on IT initiatives and support business-critical projects.
• Travel: Occasional travel (<10%) to support multi-site business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, MIS, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of IT systems administrator experience.
• Strong proficiency with enterprise IT hardware/software, virtualization, Windows Server, Unix/Linux, Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft 365, networking, storage, scripting (PowerShell/Python), and SQL databases.
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Must meet ITAR export-control eligibility requirements., * Experience supporting IT operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ERP platforms such as IQMS/DELMIAWorks, SAP, Epicor, or Oracle.
• Understanding of ERP workflows, cross-platform integrations, and business system processes.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks, especially CMMC.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Our partner is a leading supplier of quality products for the aerospace, defense, and high-precision industrial markets. This role is ideal for a technically strong, solutions-driven IT professional who thrives in a complex manufacturing environment and enjoys owning infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems that directly impact business operations.