IT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - Onsite

DANIEL DEFENSE LLC•Black Creek, GA

77d•Onsite

About The Position

As IT Systems Administrator at Daniel Defense, you will support the operation and maintenance of essential IT infrastructure across our manufacturing and business environments. You will work closely with engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure systems are secure, stable, and aligned with organizational needs. This role is ideal for individuals who are eager to grow their career in IT infrastructure while contributing to mission-critical operations in a high-performance manufacturing setting. At Daniel Defense, we are redefining how technology accelerates industrial performance. As a IT Systems Administrator, you’ll help keep systems running smoothly, support end users, and gain valuable exposure to complex IT environments including data centers, virtualization, cybersecurity, and automation.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the responsibilities of this role.
1–3 years of IT support or systems administration experience, preferably in a Windows or hybrid environment.
Basic understanding of virtualization, networking concepts, and server infrastructure.
Experience supporting end users through ticketing systems and remote support tools.
Familiarity with Office 365 administration and Microsoft Active Directory.
Ability to learn quickly and take direction in a fast-paced, production-critical environment.
Demonstrated ability to recognize and work in accordance with our Company Values.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, integrity, and continuous learning.
Ability to participate in 24x7 on-call rotation.
Travel requirements: Up to 10% of the year; air travel may be necessary.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to or interest in VMware, Palo Alto firewalls, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), or scripting (PowerShell).
Experience working in a manufacturing, warehousing, or industrial IT setting.
Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles or regulatory frameworks (e.g., CMMC, NIST).
Willingness to pursue industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft, VMware, Cisco).

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain Windows and Linux environments and assist in supporting VMware virtualization platforms.
Provide day-to-day support for HP server hardware and assist in managing network devices (e.g., HPE Aruba switches, basic firewall tasks).
Respond to and resolve Service Desk tickets related to systems, user access, hardware, and software.
Assist in system updates, patches, and basic configuration tasks to improve performance and security.
Support Active Directory, Group Policy, and Office 365 administration tasks.
Participate in system health checks, infrastructure monitoring, and alert response to maintain uptime.
Work with IT and manufacturing teams to ensure minimal disruption to production operations.
Document technical procedures, recurring issues, and configuration changes for knowledge sharing.
Assist with routine cybersecurity hygiene such as patching, antivirus monitoring, and access audits.
Maintain a safe, organized, and secure data center environment under guidance from senior staff.
Support project implementation tasks and learn from engineers through hands-on experience.
Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
Participates in the company’s efforts to continuously improve Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment
Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.