IT Systems Administrator

Tenn-Tex Plastics, Inc.; Colfax (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Marmon Fastener Company, located in Colfax, NC, is seeking a hands-on IT Systems Administrator to maintain and improve our enterprise infrastructure across manufacturing, warehouse, and corporate environments. You will oversee servers, networks, cloud platforms, end-user systems, and critical applications to ensure security, availability, and performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of systems administration experience in manufacturing settings and is skilled with Windows Server, AD,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of systems administration experience in a mid-sized business or manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, VMware/Hyper-V, backup systems, networking, and PowerShell.
• Experience supporting ERP or manufacturing applications.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments.
• Experience with Cisco Meraki, Unifi, Azure, Intune, SQL Server, and OT environments.
• Industry certifications such as Microsoft, Security+, CCNA, or VCP.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform server patching, upgrades, lifecycle management, and system hardening.
• 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.
• Implement security best practices, vulnerability remediation, endpoint protection, and MFA policies.
• Monitor logs, alerts, and security events.
• Support cybersecurity audits, incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Ensure systems comply with corporate security standards and industry best practices.
• Support ERP, MES, barcode scanning, 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.
• 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.
• Create technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base articles.
• Availability for weekly on-call rotations.
• Lead infrastructure projects including upgrades, migrations, cloud initiatives, and automation efforts.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Work with vendors, corporate IT resources, and business stakeholders to deliver technology solutions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

VMware/Hyper-V

Backup systems

PowerShell

Cisco Meraki

Unifi

Azure

Intune

SQL Server

Job description

Tenn-Tex Plastics, Inc. As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Job Title: IT Systems Administrator

Reports To: Director of Information Technology

Location: Colfax, NC

Travel: Up to 25% travel to in-state locations in Conover & Flat Rock/quarterly to other locations as needed)

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Systems Administration

• 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
• Perform server patching, upgrades, lifecycle management, and system hardening

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
• Monitor logs, alerts, and security events
• Support cybersecurity audits, incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
• Ensure systems comply with corporate security standards and industry best practices

Manufacturing Systems

• 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
• Create technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base articles
• Availability for weekly on-call rotations

Project & Continuous Improvement

• Lead infrastructure projects including upgrades, migrations, cloud initiatives, and automation efforts
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency
• Work with vendors, corporate IT resources, and business stakeholders to deliver technology solutions

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of systems administration experience in a mid-sized business or manufacturing environment
• Strong experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, VMware/Hyper-V, backup systems, networking, and PowerShell
• Experience supporting ERP or manufacturing applications
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments
• 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

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Company Culture & Values

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.