IT Administrator

Server Products is a highly regarded food and beverage technology company that manufactures products for the restaurant and food service markets. Server Products is committed to designing smarter solutions to everyday challenges so customers can serve easier, faster, and better than ever. the opportunity The IT Administrator is a hands-on technology professional responsible for the secure, reliable operation and day-to-day support of the company's IT infrastructure, end-user technology, and core systems. This position supports employees in an office and manufacturing environment, serves as a Tier 1 and 2 escalation resource, and helps modernize a hybrid environment as services move to cloud-based platforms. The role requires strong customer service, sound judgment, and practical experience with Microsoft cloud services, identity and access management, endpoints, networking, virtualization, backups, cybersecurity, and vendor-supported business applications. Responsibilities Administer, monitor, and maintain network hardware, Nutanix infrastructure, Windows servers, endpoints, software, telecommunications, and related technology services. Maintain switches, wireless access points, firewalls, VPN connectivity, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and other network services; troubleshoot performance, connectivity, and availability issues. Administer Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and Active Directory, including user accounts, groups, permissions, multifactor authentication, access reviews, onboarding, offboarding, and license assignments. Provide responsive in-person and remote Tier 1 and Tier 2 support; assess urgency, communicate status, resolve issues, and escalated when additional expertise or authority is required. Configure, deploy, patch, and support computers, mobile devices, printers, production-floor technology, and approved software while maintaining accurate asset and lifecycle records. Monitor backup jobs, investigate failures, perform periodic restore testing, and support disaster recovery and business continuity planning and exercises. Support cybersecurity controls, vulnerability remediation, endpoint protection, system patching, access controls, monitoring, and incident response in accordance with company requirements. Assist with secure migrations from on-premises infrastructure to cloud-based platforms and services, including planning, testing, implementation, documentation, and user support. Support vendor-managed business applications and integrations, including Salesforce, ERP, Boomi, Azure, and AWS; coordinate issue resolution with internal owners and external providers. Plan and complete assigned infrastructure and end-user technology projects; coordinate vendors, timelines, testing, communications, and follow-up activities. Maintain complete and current service tickets, system documentation, procedures, inventories, configurations, and network diagrams; provide user training as needed. Requirements Associate degree in information technology, computer information systems, management information systems, computer science, or a related field required. An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience may be considered. Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in systems administration, network administration, or Tier 2 technical support. Experience supporting technology in a manufacturing or similarly complex operating environment preferred. CompTIA Security+, Microsoft, Endpoint Administration, IAM, Nutanix, or other certifications preferred Working knowledge of networking technologies and protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Wi-Fi, VPNs, switching, and firewalls. Proficiency in supporting Windows 11 operating systems and business endpoints. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2019 or later and related server administration practices. Experience supporting Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Experience administering Entra ID, Intune, Active Directory, user accounts, groups, permissions, and access. Familiarity with Azure, AWS, cloud migrations, and hybrid technology environments. Knowledge of Nutanix or comparable virtualization technologies. Knowledge of on-premises and cloud-based backup, restoration, and disaster recovery practices. Ten (10) Paid Holidays Three (3) days Paid to Volunteer Robust 401(k) with up to 6.0% Company Contribution/Match Server Products is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Server Products does not discriminate against any person due to any protected classes or characteristics. Our employment decisions are based only on valid, job-related requirements. We are committed to providing a workplace where all employees are treated fairly and with respect. #J-18808-Ljbffr Server Products