System Administrator, Factory Systems

What you'll do

• Manage the full lifecycle of hardware, servers, and software systems across manufacturing lines.
• Design and support network infrastructure including switches, VLANs, routing, and wireless connectivity.
• Build and maintain physical and virtual servers to ensure high availability for production applications.
• Monitor system and network performance to proactively resolve issues impacting production throughput.
• Integrate factory stations and production equipment while ensuring minimal downtime during transitions.
• Implement security controls, access management, and compliance standards across all infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware and networking issues in time-sensitive manufacturing environments.
• Document deployment processes and create troubleshooting guides to improve scalability and efficiency.

What we're looking for

• 5+ years of experience as a Systems or Network Administrator in manufacturing, industrial, or high-throughput environments.
• Ability to work second shift from 3 PM to 11 PM.
• Proficiency in Windows/Linux system administration including server buildout, virtualization, imaging, and endpoint lifecycle management.
• Hands-on expertise configuring and troubleshooting network components like switches, firewalls, VLANs, routing, DNS, and VPN services.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and networking issues in production-critical environments.
• Experience with asset tracking, configuration management, and maintaining accurate inventories of deployed systems.
• Strong understanding of security principles including access controls, endpoint hardening, and secure network design.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills for conveying system status and risks.
• Experience supporting MES, ERP, factory software, OT networks, PLCs, or SCADA systems (preferred).
• Background in hybrid IT/OT architectures, virtualization platforms, or containerized environments (preferred).
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or SCCM (preferred).
• Experience with asset management platforms, CMDBs, or reliability engineering practices (preferred).
• Relevant certifications such as Server+, Azure Administrator, CCNA, or ITIL (preferred).