Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Weekday AI is recruiting for a client seeking a Systems Administrator to join its Information Systems team in an established global manufacturing environment. The role will administer and support Windows, Active Directory, VMware, networking, security, hardware, infrastructure, and end-user systems while helping develop IT standards and the broader IT function.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- * Approximately **8–10 years of progressive IT experience**
- * Several years of hands-on systems administration experience
- * Strong experience with **Microsoft Windows and Active Directory**
- * Experience with **VMware and server virtualization**
- * 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
- * Microsoft Windows * Active Directory * VMware * Server Administration * IT Infrastructure * Networking * Technical Support
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus opportunity, historically around one month's salary, based on company performance and not guaranteed.
- Health insurance.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off and holidays.
- On-site amenities.
- Limited on-call responsibilities, typically handled remotely.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
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