IT System Administrator

IT System Administrator

Job Summary:

Supports IFA IT environment in the areas of system/network administration, security, desktop support and communications. Provides support to the IT Supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

System/Network administration

Maintain system/network security and patch management systems

Diagnose and troubleshoot proprietary barcode printers

Diagnose and troubleshoot radio frequency barcode scanners

Support VoIP telephony system

Desktop troubleshooting and support (2nd - 3rd Tier Helpdesk support)

Assist in budget creation and project management for IT activities

Assist in maintaining IP security camera system

Ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to

All employees are responsible for having an awareness and understanding of IFA’s commitment to ISO 14001

Additional Responsibilities:

Policy and procedure document creation

IT equipment inventory management

Provide support for Internet monitoring

Provide assistance for special projects such as projectors, public address systems, and radio communications

Android/iPhone mobile phone support

Provide assistance for backup and recovery of servers

Work with outside groups (i.e., IFA Germany) to troubleshoot problems

Coordinate IT related activities with 3rd party contractors

Provide recommendations for current and future IT needs

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science / information technology or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Experience:

Minimum 5-7 years’ experience supporting a Windows networking environment

Minimum 2 years of experience as a System Administrator, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Experience administering Windows Server products

Experience configuring and deploying Cisco infrastructure and telephony equipment

Experience with VMware and installing and maintaining virtualized systems

Experience with SAN technologies

Experience with firewall support

Experience with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN’s,

Experience with barcode and label printing technologies

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to walk/move about a 190,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility: 90% of the time

Must be able to stand/walk/move about specific work area: 75% of the time

Must be able to bend/reach/twist/stoop: 40% of the time

Must be able to lift up to 30lbs on a frequent basis: 30% of the time

Must be able to lift over 30lbs on an infrequent basis: 10% of the time

Must be able to push/pull materials using motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment on an infrequent basis: 20% of the time

Must be able to sit at a work station: 80% of the time

Must be able to work and operate a computer terminal: 80% of the time

Vision is required to analyze and process work; and to work on computer terminal/machine centers, etc.

Hearing is essential for safety reasons; and to communicate with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, suppliers and customers via conversation, group meetings, and/or phone conferences

Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required