Mid-Level Systems Administrator Local

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Full Time Regular Professional Saint Paul, MN, US

Salary Range: $86,123.00 To $ Annually

What is IP Corporation?

IP Corporation is a privately held, family-owned chemical manufacturing company with more than 60 years of success and continued growth. We specialize in gel coats, resins, polymers, and composite solutions and operate through four business units:
Interplastic Corporation, North American Composites, HK Research, and Molding Products.

What you’ll do as a Mid-Level Systems Administrator

• Identity & Access Management
  • Administer and maintain Active Directory (users, groups, GPOs, DNS, DHCP)
  • Manage Azure Entra  (identity lifecycle, SSO, MFA, conditional access)
  • Support hybrid identity integrations and directory synchronization
• Virtualized Environments
  • Administer and support virtualized environments (VMware or equivalent)
  • Perform server provisioning, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management
  • Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity
• Automation & Scripting
  • Develop and maintain Power Shell scripts for automation, reporting, and operational efficiency
  • Support infrastructure standardization and repeatable processes
• Security & Compliance
  • Implement and maintain security best practices (least privilege, MFA, patching)
  • Support endpoint protection, EDR, vulnerability remediation, and incident response
  • Assist with audits, access reviews, and security improvements
• Networking
  • Perform network troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing basics)
  • Support VLANs, switching, firewall rules, VPN connectivity, and secure Wi‑Fi
  • Collaborate with network and security teams on infrastructure changes
• Operations & Projects:
  Participate in infrastructure projects, migrations, and upgrades;
  Document systems, procedures, and changes clearly and consistently;
  Provide Tier‑2/3 escalation support and mentor junior team members

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of experience as a Systems Administrator or similar role
• Strong hands‑on experience with:
  • Active Directory administration
  • Azure Entra (Azure AD) fundamentals
  • Power Shell scripting and automation
  • Virtualization platforms (VMware preferred)
  • Windows Server environments
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VLANs)
• Working knowledge of security principles in enterprise environments
• Ability to work independently on routine tasks and escalate complex issues appropriately

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hybrid on‑prem / cloud environments
• Exposure to:
  • Backup and disaster recovery solutions
  • Monitoring and logging tools
  • Patch management (WSUS, SCCM, Intune, or similar)
• Microsoft, VMware, or security‑related certifications
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and change management

Why IP Corporation?

• Stable, privately held, family-owned organization with a long-term growth mindset
• Opportunity to work on enterprise Salesforce solutions with real operational impact
• Collaborative and innovative culture that values ownership and continuous improvement
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, and 401(k) with company match
• Strong partnership with architecture and leadership focused on modernization