IT Systems Administrator II

Minerals Technologies•Bethlehem, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services. Our products are an essential part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. They are used in consumer goods in paper and packaging, food and pharmaceuticals, household and personal care, pet care, automotives, and many more, as well as in industrial settings like steelmaking, metalcasting, construction, infrastructure, and wastewater remediation. We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTX, headquartered in New York City, and have over 150 locations worldwide, with ~4,000 employees in 34 countries and 12 R&D centers. We put people at the center of everything we do -- working safely, communicating openly, and managing our resources and businesses responsibly. Company: Specialty Minerals Inc., a Minerals Technologies company, is the largest supplier and global leader in providing Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) and Ground Calcium Calcium Carbonate (GCC) specially designed for customers' application needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, System Administration or Computer Engineering
5+ years of system administration experience, database, or network administration
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Server products (such as Windows Server, Sharepoint, SQL Server, IIS, DFS etc.) and administrative applications.
Experience with Enterprise-level VMWare, Veeam (or similar backup package) and SAN solutions.
General working knowledge of applications such as: Oracle RDMS, Linux, Microsoft Office, Office 365, Azure as well as Networking, Switches, Firewalls, and IP phone systems a plus
Knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware and networking protocols
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to servers and networking and connectivity.
The incumbent should fully understand the role of computer networking and Information Technology in a manufacturing organization.
Must have the ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience.

Nice To Haves

Windows Server or Azure certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers and virtualization
Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers and integrate automation processes
Keep systems operating efficiently by performing any necessary upgrades and repairs
Assigning and updating security permissions for the system network
Support desktop and helpdesk efforts ensuring desktop applications, workstations and related equipment problems are resolved in a timely manner with limited disruptions
Provide support of assigned systems through troubleshooting and resolving hardware/software, and connectivity problems
Act as a knowledge expert for assigned systems and distributed applications
Collaborate with IT customers to ensure issues related to assigned systems are communicated appropriately
Perform other work-related duties as assigned
Actively participates in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving.