IT Systems Administrator

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Company Match

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to provide technical support and manage IT operations across all locations. The role covers server administration, network security, user access, and cross-site connectivity.

Responsibilities include on-site and remote support, maintaining records, and coordinating with vendors. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in IT and at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or similar.
• Minimum of two years of related experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience administering Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls).

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site and remote technical support for hardware, software, and network issues.
• Install, test, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair computer and network equipment.
• Administer Windows and Linux servers, including patching, performance monitoring, and capacity planning.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access across business applications.
• Maintain network connectivity between locations, including firewalls, VPN, and internet service.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and service providers on support, projects, and purchasing.
• Participate in after-hours and on-call support as needed.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology

Tools

Windows Server

Linux

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VLANs

Firewalls

Job description

Summary/objective

The IT Systems Administrator will be responsible for providing technical support in the maintenance and operation of specified IT technologies for all Cobalt Cattle Company locations.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Provide support for hardware, software, and network related issues.
• Perform on-site and remote technical support by diagnosing hardware and software problems.
• Install, test, monitor, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair computer and network equipment.
• Assist in monitoring, planning, and coordinating network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
• Maintain records and documentation for computer and networking systems.
• Administer and maintain Windows and Linux servers, including patching, performance monitoring, and capacity planning.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access across business applications, including employee onboarding and offboarding.
• Maintain network connectivity between company locations, including firewalls, VPN, and internet service.
• Maintain hardware and software asset inventories.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and service providers on support, projects, and purchasing.
• Participate in after-hours and on-call support as needed.
• Stay up to date on latest technologies through training/education as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Detail oriented; proficiency for accuracy; dependable; positive attitude; team player.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to solve problems in stressful situations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Supervisory responsibilities

• None

Physical demands

• Regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally required to climb ladders, kneel, crouch, or crawl to access equipment and cabling.
• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and noise when working at feedyard locations.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Travel required

• Up to 20%

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or similar
• Minimum of two years of related experience
• A combination of education and pertinent experience may be considered
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Previous experience in the cattle feeding industry preferred, but not required
• Experience administering Windows Server and Linux environments
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls)

Competitive compensation and benefits including:

• 401K Company Match
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off(PTO)

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

Cobalt Cattle Company participates in E-Verify. You must be authorized to work in the United States.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Cobalt Cattle Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer

Note: Specific statements in each section of this Job Description are not intended to be an all-inclusive explanation of work to be performed. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Nothing in this document restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Employees are expected to perform any and all duties as assigned to the levels expected by management. This job requires regular and predictable attendance. The Employee's signature below is only an acknowledgment of receipt and understanding of the job description and in no way alters the Employee's "at will" employment, and neither implies nor constitutes a contract of employment for a definite period of time.