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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)
Position Summary:
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.
Key Responsibilities:
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 ID
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
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
This is a hands-on roll. Provide Tier 1 / 2 support while looking at solutions to prevent 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
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
5+ years of systems administration experience in a mid-sized business or manufacturing environment
Strong experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, VMware/Hyper-V, backup systems, networking, and PowerShell
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
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
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 [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
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