IT Systems Administrator - Junior

Job Title: IT Systems Administrator Reports To: Director of Information Technology Location: Colfax, NC at our Tenn-Tex Plastics facility Travel: Up to 25% travel to in-state locations in Conover Flat Rock/quarterly to other locations as needed) Marmon Fastener Company is seeking a hands-on, business-focused IT Systems Administrator to support and continuously improve our enterprise infrastructure across manufacturing, warehouse, and corporate environments. This role is responsible for the administration, security, availability, and performance of servers, networks, cloud platforms, end-user systems, and business-critical applications. Administer and maintain Windows server infrastructure, virtualization platforms, storage, and backup systems Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file services, print services, and identity management Support Microsoft 365 environment including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, and Entra ID Monitor system health, capacity, performance, and uptime across all environments Network Administration Support LAN/WAN connectivity across manufacturing and office locations Configure and maintain firewalls, switches, wireless infrastructure, VPN, and remote access solutions Troubleshoot network performance issues impacting production or business operations Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standards Cybersecurity Compliance Implement security best practices, vulnerability remediation, endpoint protection, and MFA policies Support cybersecurity audits, incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning Manufacturing Systems Support Support ERP, MES, barcode scanning, label printing, shop floor PCs, handheld devices, and industrial workstations Partner with operations teams to minimize downtime related to technology issues Support integrations between business applications, production equipment, and reporting platforms End User Support Provide Tier 1 / 2 support while looking at solutions to prevent break fix incidents Provide Tier 2/3 escalation support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and peripherals Standardize endpoint deployment and software management Project Continuous Improvement Lead infrastructure projects including upgrades, migrations, cloud initiatives, and automation efforts Work with vendors, corporate IT resources, and business stakeholders to deliver technology solutions Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience Strong experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, VMware/Hyper-V, backup systems, networking, and PowerShell Experience supporting ERP or manufacturing applications Experience with Cisco Meraki, Unifi, Azure, Intune, SQL Server, and OT environments Industry certifications such as Microsoft, Security+, CCNA, or VCP Backup software experience with Veeam, Kaseya using 3-2-1 methodology