Systems Administrator Expert

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients

Min

Experience:

1+ years

Location:

Nebraska, United States

Job Type: full‑time

Base Salary: Approximately $60,000–$80,000 + Annual Bonus

Work Mode: On‑site

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Systems Administrator to join a growing Information Systems team within an established global manufacturing environment. This is an opportunity to help build and strengthen a dedicated IT function while taking ownership across infrastructure, systems, virtualization, connectivity, security, hardware, and end‑user support.

The ideal candidate will be technically versatile, approachable, and comfortable supporting a broad user base while maintaining strong IT standards and best practices. As the team develops, this role can provide a path toward greater ownership and potential leadership responsibilities.

You will support an environment of approximately 800 users and work across a wide range of systems administration responsibilities.

Requirements

• Administer and support Windows-based servers, workstations, and IT infrastructure.
• Manage and maintain Microsoft Windows and Active Directory environments.
• Support VMware and server virtualization platforms.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, connectivity, and end‑user issues.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, access, and system configurations.
• Support networking infrastructure, including switches, connectivity, and related systems.
• Assist with backup, recovery, security, and infrastructure continuity initiatives.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and overall infrastructure health.
• Provide responsive technical support to users across the organization.
• Help establish and enforce sound IT policies, standards, and procedures.
• Participate in infrastructure transitions and improvements as the new IT function develops.
• Document systems, processes, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Collaborate with technology leaders and other IT team members on infrastructure initiatives.
• Help train and mentor future team members as the department expands.
• Remain hands‑on while gradually taking on broader technical and leadership responsibilities.

• Approximately 8–10 years of progressive IT experience
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• Several years of hands‑on systems administration experience.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Windows and Active Directory
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• Experience with VMware and server virtualization
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• Hands‑on knowledge of servers, workstations, hardware, and end‑user support.
• Exposure to networking, switches, backups, connectivity, and IT security.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical teams and non‑technical users.
• Comfortable maintaining IT standards and explaining technical requirements to users.
• Desire to remain technically hands‑on while developing toward future leadership responsibilities.
• Manufacturing or industrial IT experience is helpful but not required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.

• Help build and shape a developing infrastructure and support function.
• Work across the full systems administration environment rather than a narrow technical specialty.
• Gain exposure to experienced technology leaders and established enterprise systems.
• Take increasing ownership as the IT function grows.
• Help train and develop future members of the technology team.
• Potential pathway toward a supervisory or leadership position.
• Join a stable organization with strong benefits and long‑tenured employees.

• Base Salary: Approximately $60,000–$80,000.
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