Senior Systems Administrator

SUMMARY We are seeking an in person experienced Systems Administrator to support and maintain our IT infrastructure while delivering a positive support experience to end users. This role requires strong technical expertise, a service‑oriented mindset, and the ability to work across servers, virtualization, networking, and security systems. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Administer and support Windows Server environments (Active Directory, GPO, DNS/DHCP).Manage and maintain virtual infrastructure using VMware and/or Hyper‑V.Configure, maintain, and troubleshooting network switches (Meraki or Cisco experience a plus).Assist with firewall configuration, rule management, and troubleshooting.Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for escalated IT issues.Support end users directly and ensure a professional, positive support experience.Participate in system upgrades, improvements, and infrastructure projects.Maintain clear and accurate technical documentation.QUALIFICATIONS5+ years of experience in a systems administration or infrastructure role.Strong Windows Server administration experience.Hands‑on experience with VMware and/or Hyper‑V.Working knowledge of networking and firewall concepts.Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical users.Team‑oriented, service‑focused, and detail‑driven.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in computer science required, or equivalent combination of 5+ years of systems administration experience and industry certificationsLANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of executives, customers, or employees of organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.REASONING ABILITY Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situationsPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to respond to emergencies outside of regular business hours. Work is performed in both office and production plant environments.