System Administrator

IT Systems AdministratorWe are in search of a dedicated IT System Administrator to manage and maintain our company's IT infrastructure. If you possess strong technical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving, we invite you to apply and become an essential part of our team.Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry. Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America. Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America. Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships. We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.Protect What Matters: We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do – from plant team members to consumers.Deliver On Our Promises: We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.Win as a Team: We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.Advance a Safer Future: We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.Job DescriptionWhat You Will Do:The IT System Administrator designs and oversees local area networks, wide area networks, and network segments including installing, upgrading, and monitoring software and hardware. Job duties include:Provide remote and on-site technical assistance to executive management and end-users on IT related matters at Fortrex Corporate Headquarters ("HQ") location including but not limited to:Setup user accounts & workstations.Manage network servers and network tools.Install, configure, and maintain software and hardware.Monitor systems and conduct patch, vulnerability and security management when directed.Provide troubleshooting and first call resolution for all Fortrex technology environments where possible.Utilize KACE or similar platforms to log, track, resolve IT incidents and service requests.Assist with Microsoft Office 365 suite client applications, including SharePoint.Microsoft 365 Admin portal control.Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Intune MDM deployments.Resolve networking issues and implement remediation solutions.Manage tasks in Microsoft Entra.Maintain, configure, troubleshoot, and assist IT infrastructure and users, including PC hardware, laptops, printers, tablets, VPN, software systems, and Audio/Visual (A/V) systems at Corporate HQ.Engage with vendors to maintain and manage our critical applications and systems.Assist with asset management and proper allocation of desktops, laptops, printers, phones, and tablets.Contribute to the continuous improvement of IT processes and procedures.Perform other duties as assigned.Your Must Haves:Must be 18 years of age or older.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or two or more of the following certifications in lieu of degree: CompTIA A+, CCNA, CompTIA Security, Microsoft MTA, or other MS certs.2 or more years of IT System Administration experience.Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms.Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude.Excellent communication and customer service skills.What We Prefer You Have:Knowledge of these systems preferred:o Microsoft Office 365o Windows 10/11o Cisco routers and switcheso Palo Alto Firewallso Various MS Office programs and applicationsOur Environment:This is a hybrid role, partially based at the Corporate Headquarters, combining time in a traditional office setting with remote work from your professional home office. You will be expected to work on-site at a minimum of three days a week. However, for the first 30 days, you will need to be in the office all five business days of the week. The position requires sitting for extended periods of time while working on a computer.What We Offer:• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance• Basic Life Insurance• Short-term Disability• Long-term Disability• Retirement Plan• Paid Holidays (Varies by Location)• Paid Vacation• Employee Assistance Program ("EAP")• Training & Development OpportunitiesEEO DISCLAIMERFortrex and Safe Foods, a division of Fortrex, are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. Fortrex and Safe Foods are committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities.Fortrex and Safe Foods will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual. If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position.Your Next Steps:APPLY! All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted to continue into the interview process. If you feel like you are a good fit for this position, APPLY! If you want to be a part of a large organization that treats you like family, APPLY NOW!