IT Systems Admin

IT Systems Administrator & Solution Architect

Salt Lake City
Environment: 24/7 Manufacturing | Fast-Paced | High Impact

Own the Backbone of a High-Powered Manufacturing Operation

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and lead the charge in a dynamic, always-on manufacturing environment? We're looking for a versatile, forward-thinking IT Systems Administrator who also thrives as a Solution Architect. In this role, you ll be the driving force behind critical systems uptime, cutting-edge infrastructure, and future-focused technology solutions.

You won t just support IT you ll architect it.

Your Role & Responsibilities

Systems Administration

• Own end-to-end management of physical and virtual servers, storage, and networked systems.

• Administer and support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and hybrid cloud environments.

• Manage Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, Azure AD).

• Conduct regular system health checks, optimize performance, and ensure tight security controls.

• Lead system backups, disaster recovery planning, and high-availability strategies.

• Deliver Tier III support and act as a key escalation point.

• Partner with an MSP for complex infrastructure support and project delivery.

Solution Architecture

• Design scalable, secure, and cost-efficient infrastructure and cloud solutions.

• Lead projects from ideation through implementation server builds, platform integrations, migrations, and more.

• Collaborate with leadership to define the IT roadmap and align solutions with business strategy.

• Turn evolving business requirements into rock-solid technical outcomes.

Collaboration & Vendor Oversight

• Act as the bridge between internal teams and external MSPs.

• Monitor service delivery, uphold SLAs, and ensure high-quality outcomes.

• Coordinate resources and timelines to keep infrastructure initiatives on track.

Mentorship & Documentation

• Provide daily mentorship and technical guidance to the Level 2 IT Support Specialist.

• Develop SOPs, document configurations, and contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing.

Security & Compliance

• Implement security best practices, manage endpoints, and enforce access controls.

• Align infrastructure with cybersecurity frameworks like NIST and CIS.

• Ensure audit readiness and change control documentation.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Competitive Benefits Includes medical, dental, disability, 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays.

• Growth Potential Expand your skill set across cloud, infrastructure, security, and leadership.

• High-Impact Work Directly influence operational uptime and business continuity.

• Collaborative Culture Be part of a supportive, tech-forward team.

What You Bring

• Bachelor s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 7+ years of experience in systems administration or infrastructure engineering, preferably in a manufacturing or 24/7 environment.

• Proven skills with Windows Server, VMware, Hyper-V, Microsoft 365, Azure, and DR tools.

• Ability to design and implement scalable, secure IT solutions.

• Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and leadership capabilities.

• Willing to participate in an on-call rotation.

Preferred Certifications:

(Not required, but a strong plus)

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator / Solutions Architect

• CompTIA Server+, Network+, or Security+

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

• ITIL Foundation

• Cisco CCNA / CCNP