IT Systems Administrator

Job Title: IT Systems Administrator

Reports To: Director of Information Technology

Location: Colfax, NC

Travel: Up to 25% travel to in-state locations in Conover & Flat Rock/quarterly to other locations as needed

Marmon Fastener Company is seeking a hands‑on, business‑focused IT Systems Administrator to support and continuously improve our enterprise infrastructure across manufacturing, warehouse, and corporate environments. This role is responsible for the administration, security, availability, and performance of servers, networks, cloud platforms, end‑user systems, and business‑critical applications.

• Infrastructure & Systems Administration
  • Administer and maintain Windows server infrastructure, virtualization platforms, storage, and backup systems
  • Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file services, print services, and identity management
  • Support Microsoft 365 environment including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, and Entra
  • Monitor system health, capacity, performance, and uptime across all environments
  • Perform server patching, upgrades, lifecycle management, and system hardening
• Network Administration
  • Support LAN/WAN connectivity across manufacturing and office locations
  • Configure and maintain firewalls, switches, wireless infrastructure, VPN, and remote access solutions
  • Troubleshoot network performance issues impacting production or business operations
  • Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standards
• Cybersecurity & Compliance
  • Implement security best practices, vulnerability remediation, endpoint protection, and MFA policies
  • Monitor logs, alerts, and security events
  • Support cybersecurity audits, incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
  • Ensure systems comply with corporate security standards and industry best practices
• Manufacturing Systems
  • Support ERP, MES, barcode scanning, label printing, shop floor PCs, handheld devices, and industrial workstations
  • Partner with operations teams to minimize downtime related to technology issues
  • Support integrations between business applications, production equipment, and reporting platforms
• End User Support
  • Hands‑on tier 1/2 support with a focus on reducing break‑fix incidents
  • Provide tier 2/3 escalation support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and peripherals
  • Standardize endpoint deployment and software management
  • Create technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base articles
• Availability for weekly on‑call rotations
• Project & Continuous Improvement
  • Lead infrastructure projects including upgrades, migrations, cloud initiatives, and automation efforts
  • Identify opportunities to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency
  • Work with vendors, corporate IT resources, and business stakeholders to deliver technology solutions

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of systems administration experience in a mid‑size business or manufacturing environment
• Strong experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft
  365, VMware/Hyper‑V, backup systems, networking, and Power Shell
• Experience supporting ERP or manufacturing applications
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments
• Experience with Cisco Meraki, Unifi, Azure, Intune, SQL Server, and OT environments
• Industry certifications such as Microsoft, Security+, CCNA, or VCP
• Backup software experience with Veeam, Kaseya using 3‑2‑1 methodology

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to , and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.