IT Systems Administrator
Summary
On-site IT Systems Administrator at a conveyor products manufacturer in Ashland, OH, providing full-stack IT support: help desk/desktop and ERP support, server and virtualization administration, LAN/WAN and wireless network management, database administration, and IT security. Requires a bachelor's degree and 2+ years of IT experience; manufacturing experience preferred.
- Prioritizes and responds to issues reported in ticketing system. Maintains a record of completed services, communications, asset information, and escalation of issues in a centralized ticketing system.
- Provide technical support and assistance to end-users, addressing their IT-related inquiries, issues, and requests
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software problems, escalating complex issues as needed
- Install, configure, and maintain desktop computers, laptops, and peripherals
- Ensure the availability and functionality of desktop operating systems and software applications
- Provide day to day ERP operational support, triage, troubleshooting, issue resolution, and manage security framework.
- Work closely with IT Manager at Woodsage facility in Holland OH and partner on shared services, licensing, AI model roll-out and projects.
- Performs hardware and software installations, diagnostics, repair, maintenance, data recovery, data transfer, and upgrades on computers. Provides client-level network configuration and troubleshooting, and escalates network, application, or server issues as needed.
- Own daily IT Operational stability for production-critical systems
- Act as the primary IT escalation point during plant-impacting IT incidents
- Escalate system risks, recurring issues or major incidents to leadership as appropriate.
- Ensure production-critical server and database platforms remain available, coordinating maintenance windows and remediation appropriately.
- Install, configure, and manage server operating systems, virtualization technologies, and business applications
- Design, implement, and manage computer networks, including LANs, WANs, and wireless networks
- Configure and optimize network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points
- Other duties as assigned
- Strong knowledge and proficiency in a wide range of IT systems, technologies, and platforms
- Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues across various devices and systems
- Experience with system administration, network management, database administration, and IT security
- Excellent problem-solving abilities to identify, analyze, and resolve complex IT issues efficiently
- Capacity to think critically and creatively to develop innovative solutions to technical challenges
- Clear and effective communication skills to interact with end-users, team members, and stakeholders
- Strong customer service orientation with a focus on providing exceptional support and assistance to end-users
- Ability to manage priorities, and timelines to meet project objectives
- Strong team collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and colleagues
- Awareness of potential security threats and vulnerabilities and initiative-taking measures to mitigate risks
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field AND
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience of proven experience working in various IT roles, with a strong understanding of IT systems and infrastructure
- Experience in a manufacturing environment supporting both office and plant IT needs.
- Experience providing ERP user support preferred.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware and software issues, with firsthand experience in desktop support, system administration, and network management
- Familiarity with database administration principles and experience with database management systems
- Knowledge of IT security best practices and protocols, including experience with security tools and technologies
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and end-users
- Manufacturing industry experience a plus