Senior Systems Administrator

The IT Specialist is responsible for maintaining, supporting, and optimizing the organization's information technology infrastructure in a pipe fabrication and distribution environment. This role ensures the reliability, security, and performance of business-critical systems.

The IT Specialist reports to the IT Infrastructure Manager.

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, file services, and print services.
• Manage virtualized and cloud server infrastructure and perform system upgrades, patching, and maintenance.
• Monitor server health, performance, storage capacity, and system availability.
• Maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure business continuity.
• Manage Azure Active Directory (Entra ), hybrid cloud integrations, and synchronization services.
• Monitor cloud resource utilization, security, and cost optimization.
• Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Manage Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, One Drive, and Intune.
• Administer user accounts, licensing, email security, retention policies, and compliance requirements.
• Support endpoint management and mobile device administration.
• Implement and maintain Microsoft security best practices and policies.
• Assists Network and Security Specialist in installing Wi-Fi APs, switches, and firewalls.
  
  Monitors network performance.
• Monitor incidents and security alerts and respond to incidents, vulnerabilities, and threats.
• Perform system patching, vulnerability remediation, and access control management.
• Support compliance initiatives, audits, and documentation related to information security and operational technology environments.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high customer service standards.
• Assists IT Technicians at multiple locations for troubleshooting assistance and training, providing end user support as needed.
• Consult with clients,vendors, and personnel in other departments or foreman to discuss, estimate, and resolve issues.
• Assist with budgeting, vendor coordination, hardware procurement, and asset management.
• Provide cost analysis data when upgrading or purchasing new hardware, software, or equipment.
• Complete all over tasks assigned by supervisor.

• Accountability
  - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy
  - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Active Listening
  - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Detail Oriented
  - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Loyal
  - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
• Organized
  - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Reliability
  - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Research Skills
  - Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.
• Responsible
  - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Communication, Oral
  - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written
  - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Honesty / Integrity
  - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Working Under Pressure
  - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Technical Aptitude
  - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Problem Solving
  - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field: preferred

• 5+ years of experience

• Windows Server Administration (2019, 2022, 2025)
• Active Directory and Group Policy
• Office 365 and Azure Administration
• Aruba Wireless Networks Administration
• Cisco Meraki Firewalls and VPNs
• Fortinet Switching Infrastructure
• Citrix Administration
• Network administration
• Hardware and Software installation and administration.
• Experience supporting enterprise network environments.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify problems and troubleshoot system issues.