THE COMPANY

Our client is a 75+ year old global leader within their niche in the electronic manufacturing industry. They are located in St. Joseph, MI, Just minutes from Lake Michigan. The company has been privately-owned by the same family for three generations, they recognize the importance of a family-friendly culture and strong work/life balance.

PROVIDED TO YOU

In addition to a competitive salary, they provide a comprehensive benefits package and generous time off, plus a company picnic and other fun events. Training, certification and education are supported.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT THE COMPANY

Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services, the Systems Administrator will be responsible for the implementation, troubleshooting, and support of the corporate data center servers, Azure environment, and networks used by the administrative and manufacturing systems of the company. The administrator will demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft technologies, such as Active Directory, Azure AD, DNS/DHCP, GPOs, Virtualization (Hyper-V, Azure), Exchange, Azure, M365, and SharePoint in support of 1,500+ users.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Adhere closely to established standards and best practices
Maintain thorough documentation
Monitor and ensure the reliability and integrity of the network and servers while maximizing uptime
Identify and resolve on-prem and Azure server and network problems
Assume primary responsibility for routine tasks in administering backups and antivirus systems
Perform scheduled test restorations of files and complete systems
Assume backup responsibility role for Exchange, SharePoint, Citrix, Active Directory, Linux, and other applications and servers
Configure and install server and network hardware
Upgrade and patch server and network operating systems and software as needed
Hours are typically 8-5, Monday to Friday, in the office.

IDEAL PROFILE

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or similar
5+ years of experience in systems administration
Experience managing Active Directory/Azure AD environments
Experience designing Azure environments and resources
Experience creating templates to deploy Azure resources
Experience creating and maintaining PowerShell scripts
Knowledgeable in current network/server technology and ability to adapt to new technology
Ability to work with vendor sales staff when acquiring new products and the ability to work with vendor technical support staff when resolving problems Ability to work under pressure in troubleshooting and resolving complex problems
Currently reside within a reasonable commute to St. Joseph, MI or willing to relocate upon hire.
Authorized to work in the USA without any form of sponsorship, now and in the future.