Systems Administrator
Columbus, OH
$85,000–$95,000
Our client is a global manufacturing leader experiencing strong growth and investment in advanced technology at its Columbus facility. This role offers the opportunity to support and enhance a modern IT infrastructure within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and support enterprise IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, virtualization, storage, backups, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery.
Provide hands-on technical support for office and plant users, minimizing downtime and troubleshooting hardware, software, and manufacturing systems.
Maintain and improve LAN/WAN connectivity, shop floor technology, ERP/MES integrations, EDI systems, and network infrastructure.
Lead IT projects, system upgrades, application deployments, onboarding, vendor coordination, and technical documentation while ensuring compliance with security standards. Qualifications
Degree in Computer Science or related field with 3–5+ years of Systems Administration experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Strong experience with Microsoft technologies (Windows Server, Exchange, SQL Server, Office 365), networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi), virtualization, and infrastructure support.
Experience supporting ERP systems, third-party applications, and enterprise security; MES, EDI, and PLC integration experience are a plus.
Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.