IT Systems Administrator

budnick converting, inc., headquartered in columbia, il (in the st. Louis, mo metropolitan area), is a privately held and female owned corporation . Budnick’s primary focus is specialty converting of adhesive coated tapes and foams. Budnick remains on the leading edge of adhesive tape converting technology; currently utilizing over 70 die-cutting, slitting, laminating, printing, label making and spooling machines to convert materials into labor saving customized parts.

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position purpose: the it systems administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and security of the company’s it infrastructure across multiple locations. This role oversees network systems, cloud environments, endpoint devices, and it support operations. The position requires hands‑on technical expertise, strong problem‑solving skills, and a proactive approach to ensuring reliable and secure technology operations that support business and manufacturing functions.

quantitative data: must be able to remain in stationary sitting position for 75% of the time. Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office, production and warehouse to access file cabinets, office machinery, production/shipping computers and machinery etc., constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer. This position requires frequent communication with other employees;

must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Position requires lifting and moving computer equipment (up to 40lbs), frequent stooping, kneeling or crouching to maintain computers systems under desks and in the server room. Ability to travel occasionally between facilities.

• manage, maintain and monitor the organization’s computer systems, servers, network hardware including firewalls, switches, vpns, and wireless access points across multiple locations.
• ensure optimal network performance, reliability, and security through proactive monitoring and maintenance.
• implement and maintain systems security policies
  , including access controls, intrusion prevention systems, threat detection and firewall management.
• bridge on-premises infrastructure with cloud technologies, an emphasis on automation, security and alignment with business goals and objectives.
• administer, maintain, monitor and secure on‑remises and cloud‑based environments including microsoft azure and aws
  .
• implement, administer, maintain and monitor security measures. Conduct regular security audits to ensure and maintain security standards.
• manage identity and access using azure entra  (formerly azure ad),
  intune
  , and associated identity and access management (iam)
• configure and maintain backup, business continuity, disaster recovery (bcdr) solutions in cloud and on‑prem environments.
• manage file systems and storage solutions across cloud and on‑premises infrastructure.
• oversee it asset management including desktops, laptops, and mobile devices across all sites.
• configure and maintain physical desktops and workstations for office and manufacturing environments.
• utilize endpoint management tools such as ninjaone, atera, or connectwise automate for monitoring, patch management, and remote support.
• ensure endpoint compliance, antivirus protection, and security policy enforcement.
• administer microsoft teams
  , including conferencing and phone system (voip) setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• support user access and integration between microsoft 365 applications and collaboration tools.

• manage and respond to it support tickets, ensuring timely resolution and documentation of issues.
• develop and maintain it documentation, including procedures, network diagrams, and asset inventories.
• provide technical support and training to end users across facilities.

• perform duties safely and maintain a high level of safety awareness.
• develop long term it strategies & help implement the plan(s) developed; ensuring project milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Communicate it ideas and…