SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR II

Formosa Plastics•Livingston, NJ

21h•$95,059 - $124,078•Hybrid

About The Position

Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. Founded in 1978, the company has annual revenues of more than $5 billion and employs over 2,800 people across six business divisions. Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, and polypropylene resins, caustic soda, and other petrochemicals. The company is committed to supplying high-quality products and services, providing a safe and healthy workplace, and contributing to the communities where it operates. This commitment is supported by dedicated employees, consistent products, environmental protection, and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control, and modern production facilities. Formosa Plastics is privately held and headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey, with its core business operations at three subsidiaries in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Point Comfort, Texas.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in system or cloud administration, including at least 2 years with Azure environments.
Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure administration and hybrid environment integration.
Proficiency in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and T-SQL scripting.
Strong proficiency in Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity management.
Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation development.
Solid understanding of backup, disaster recovery, and high availability configurations.
Familiarity with virtualization (VMware or Hyper-V) and network fundamentals.
Experience with system security, patch management, and compliance processes.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree required (Computer Science or MIS preferred).
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree a plus.
Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305) or SQL Database Administrator certification (e.g., DP-300) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, operation, and database administration, and improvement of hybrid infrastructure environments, including Azure and on-premises systems.
Ensure performance, reliability, and compliance of core IT services.
Provide technical leadership in system architecture, automation, and disaster recovery implementation.
Design, implement, and optimize Azure cloud infrastructure.
Design, maintain, and optimize SQL Server and Azure SQL databases, ensuring availability, performance, and security.
Manage Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and core infrastructure components.
Develop and maintain advanced PowerShell scripts or automation pipelines for deployment and monitoring.
Design and manage backup and DR strategies using Azure Site Recovery, Veeam, or similar solutions.
Enforce system hardening, patch management, and access control in alignment with IT security standards.
Oversee system monitoring tools, analyze trends, and recommend proactive improvements.
Lead IT infrastructure and cloud migration projects, ensuring smooth integration and minimal downtime.
Provide guidance and training to junior administrators.
Coordinate with vendors and manage technical support contracts.
Execute advanced technical assignments and strategic IT initiatives as directed by management.