IT Systems Administrator

BRIDGESTONE HOSEPOWER LLC•Orange Park, FL

56d•$65,000 - $74,000

About The Position

The IT Systems Administrator is responsible for the availability, performance, security, and maintenance of on-premises and cloud systems. This role manages servers, storage, networks, and core services (e.g., Active Directory, identity, email), while providing Tier 2/3 support, automating routine tasks, and ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Requirements

3–5+ years administering Windows/Linux servers, virtualization, storage, and core services.
Hands‑on experience with Microsoft 365/Azure (Exchange Online, SharePoint/OneDrive, Intune/Endpoint Manager).
Practical knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, VPNs, firewalls).
Scripting/automation experience (PowerShell and/or Bash).
Working knowledge of security controls, hardening benchmarks, patching, backup/restore, and DR/BCP.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (preferred).
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate; Microsoft 365/Azure Administrator Associate.
CompTIA Server+, Network+, Security+; ITIL Foundation.
VMware VCP, AWS SysOps Administrator, or similar platform certifications.

Responsibilities

Administer, monitor, and maintain Windows/Linux servers, virtualization platforms and cloud services (e.g., Microsoft 365/Azure).
Manage identity and access (Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID), group policies, single sign-on (SSO), and MFA.
Maintain core infrastructure: DNS, DHCP, file/print services, certificate services, IIS/Apache, and backup/restore systems.
Implement patching, configuration management, and system hardening; maintain OS and application currency.
Monitor capacity, performance, and availability; remediate incidents and root causes; document post-incident reviews.
Administer networking fundamentals: VLANs, routing, firewalls, VPN, Wi‑Fi; collaborate with network engineers on changes.
Own backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans; perform regular tests and validate RPO/RTO targets.
Secure systems in alignment with best practices; manage endpoint protection, EDR/XDR, logging, SIEM integrations, and least‑privilege.
Manage licenses, asset inventory, and lifecycle (procurement, build, deployment, decommission).
Create and maintain documentation: diagrams, runbooks, SOPs, and knowledge base articles.
Provide Tier 2/3 support, mentor service desk staff, and coordinate vendor escalations.
Participate in change management; plan and execute maintenance windows and upgrades.
Contribute to audits & compliance and remediate findings.
Support project delivery: requirements, design, testing, cutover, and post‑implementation validation.