IT Systems Administrator — Manufacturing & ERP

Location: Southeast Houston, TX
Compensation: $95,000–$120,000 annually DOE + Annual Bonus
Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | Onsite
Schedule: Monday–Friday

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator for a direct-hire opportunity with a manufacturing operation in Southeast Houston.

This is a hands-on position responsible for supporting the company's IT infrastructure, end users, Microsoft environment, and ERP systems. The role combines traditional systems administration and help-desk responsibilities with ERP support, SQL/database work, system customization, and technology improvement projects.

The ideal candidate has experience supporting ERP systems within a manufacturing environment and is comfortable working directly with users, troubleshooting technical issues, supporting databases and integrations, and reading or modifying code when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain computer networks, information systems, security, and overall system health.
• Provide hands-on help-desk support for hardware, software, desktop, printer, and user issues.
• Administer Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, and Teams-based phone systems.
• Support and maintain ERP applications, databases, integrations, and customizations.
• Work with SQL Server, T-SQL, SSRS, and Visual Studio to support reporting and business-system requirements.
• Troubleshoot ERP and application issues and coordinate with users, vendors, and external technology partners.
• Gather business requirements and develop or enhance solutions that improve operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve system functionality.
• Evaluate hardware and software needs and proactively manage technology end-of-life requirements.
• Analyze systems for cybersecurity vulnerabilities and implement appropriate safeguards.
• Support wireless communications and messaging platforms.
• Educate employees on technology resources, system functionality, and best practices.
• Support business continuity, disaster recovery, data protection, and system-recovery initiatives.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Accounting, and other departments on technology and ERP improvement projects.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in systems administration, IT support, or a related technical role.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience supporting ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong systems administration, troubleshooting, and end-user support experience.
• Experience administering Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams.
• Working experience with SQL Server, T-SQL, SSRS, and/or Visual Studio.
• Ability to understand, troubleshoot, and modify code or system customizations when required.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple technical priorities in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Southeast Houston.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong ERP system administration and database experience.
• Manufacturing, fabrication, or job-shop industry experience.
• Experience gathering business requirements and developing custom business solutions.
• Experience with automation and business-process improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Experience working with external ERP, software, or IT vendors and consultants.

What We're Looking For

This opportunity is best suited for someone who enjoys being a hands-on IT resource while also taking ownership of larger ERP and systems-improvement initiatives. Candidates should be equally comfortable helping an employee resolve a technical issue, troubleshooting an ERP or database problem, and developing a longer-term solution that improves how the business operates.