Systems Administrator, Entry Level
About The Position
Sedron is seeking an entry-level Systems Administrator to perform routine administration of its computing environment, including servers, cloud infrastructure, networks, and endpoints. The role administers Microsoft 365 accounts and access, monitors systems and networks, supports Windows devices and software deployments, handles escalated helpdesk issues, and performs backup checks and restore tests. The administrator maintains IT inventory and documentation, participates in an after-hours on-call rotation, travels to company offices, plants, and project sites, and implements changes in accordance with IT change management and security baselines. Career progression is based on performance, certifications, and supervisor discretion. The position requires approximately 20% travel to Sedron facilities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable. Employment is contingent on applicable pre-employment drug testing and a background check after a conditional offer. This is a non-safety-sensitive role.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- At least 2 years of professional IT experience, including helpdesk, desktop support, or systems administration.
- Windows client and server administration; Active Directory and Entra ID; Microsoft 365 user and license administration; networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP); endpoint deployment and patching; and basic scripting (e.g., PowerShell).
- Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical users and effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Minimum education requirement for all positions is a high school diploma or GED.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft, networking, or security certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365 Administrator, CCNA, Security+).
- Exposure to Windows Server, Azure, or hypervisor administration.
- Exposure to Linux or Docker environments, web servers, and TLS/SSL certificates.
- Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial sites.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine administration of servers, cloud infrastructure, networks, and endpoints following established procedures and standards.
- Administer Microsoft 365 user accounts, groups, licensing, and access, including Entra ID and Intune tasks.
- Monitor systems and networks for performance, availability, and security alerts; resolve routine issues and escalate complex issues to senior team members.
- Package and deploy software and updates to Windows endpoints; image, configure, and maintain laptops, desktops, and mobile devices.
- Serve as an escalation point for helpdesk issues across a wide range of applications and systems.
- Perform scheduled backup checks and restore tests and report results.
- Maintain IT asset inventory, system documentation, and runbooks.
- Participate in the after-hours on-call rotation as an escalation point for system emergencies.
- Travel to company offices, plants, and project sites to assess connectivity, install hardware, and support local infrastructure.
- Implement changes through IT change management and maintain system configurations to security baselines.
Benefits
- Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Paid time off and paid holidays, plus two floating holidays.
- Disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
- FSA and HSA options with employer contributions.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Casual work attire.
- The role may qualify for a discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
