System Administrator

Business Needs • Florence, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior System Administrator is a dual-role position responsible for the health, security, and scalability of our global IT environment. You will serve as supporting technical architect and hands-on administrator for our US headquarters, while simultaneously managing MSP infrastructure life-cycle projects across our international sites including in Europe, India, and China. This role, in collaboration with the IT Director, works to translate business objectives and IT Strategy into technical execution. You will ensure our manufacturing floor remains operational 24/7 while leading the charge on modernizing our tech stack.

Requirements

• 7+ years in Systems Administration, with at least 2 years in a project leadership or "Lead" capacity.
• Strong preference for candidates who understand the urgency of 24/7 manufacturing environments and OT systems.
• Proven experience managing remote infrastructure or coordinating with international teams/vendors.
• Proficiency in Azure (preferred) or AWS administration.
• Strong understanding of WAN/SDWAN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and Firewall management.
• Advanced knowledge of MDM, AD, and MFA.
• Working experience with these (or similar) core component applications including: Identity & Access Management: Microsoft Entra ID Endpoint & Mobile Security: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint & Intune Network Security: Fortinet FortiGate NGFW or Palo Alto Firewalls Data Protection & Governance: Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 Security Operations: Microsoft Sentinel, KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training
• Ability to communicate effectively across time zones and cultures (specifically Europe, India and China).
• A "buck stops here" mentality, willingness to be hands-on when a critical system fails.
• Ability to explain complex technical risks to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to standardize hardware and supporting software across all operations to ensure unified security and support.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with MSP, ISPs and hardware vendors globally, optimizing spend for a mid-market business.
• Support planned efforts to shift legacy on-premise workloads to the cloud to reduce local hardware footprints. Management and optimization of cloud resources.
• Assist the IT Director in CAPEX/OPEX planning for infrastructure renewals and expansions.
• Maintain and optimize a hybrid environment (On-premise servers, cloud servers, and SaaS applications).
• Manage SD-WAN, VPN tunnels, and firewalls connecting global sites to ensure seamless communication between the US and international hubs.
• Support shop-floor technologies to minimize production downtime.
• Implement and monitor cybersecurity protocols, including MFA, EDR, and BC/DR testing.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed