IT Systems Administrator

Socket.dev; Romeo (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company paid medical, dental, and

Onsite medical clinic

Generous 401K contributions

Wellness program

Job summary

L&L Products is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to manage and improve the company’s core IT infrastructure, including servers, virtualization, networking, endpoints, and security platforms. The role supports a global manufacturing environment and collaborates with cybersecurity operations to implement best practices.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of systems administration experience, strong Windows Server/AD skills, and proficiency with enterprise tooling like VMware and 365.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Systems Administration, Network Administration, or IT Infrastructure support.
• Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments.
• Experience administering enterprise infrastructure, networking, and virtualization technologies.
• Experience working within Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support enterprise Windows Server infrastructure, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Manage VMware virtualization environments, including virtual machine provisioning, maintenance, and performance optimization.
• Perform server installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity to ensure reliable operation of business-critical systems.
• Administer and support enterprise storage, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
• Administer and troubleshoot enterprise LAN, WAN, wireless, VPN, and remote connectivity solutions.
• Configure and support network infrastructure including switches, firewalls, routing, and network segmentation.
• Monitor network performance and assist in maintaining secure and highly available network services.
• Support vulnerability management by reviewing findings, coordinating remediation efforts, and validating corrective actions.
• Participate in security incident response, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts and automation to improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

VMware

Networking

PowerShell

Tools

Juniper

Cisco Meraki

CrowdStrike Falcon

Zscaler

ManageEngine

Zerto

Microsoft Entra ID

Job description

Job Title: IT Systems Administrator

Reports to: Global Manager – Governance, Risk & Compliance

Would you like to work for a company where ambitious spirits and creativity thrive? L&L Products offers a culture that grows talent and flourishes with innovation. It is a place where you are encouraged to take control of your own professional development by using L&L’s extensive training opportunities to craft solutions to the industry’s hottest problems. Here is where quality of work, product and relationships are a priority.

L&L Products is built on the basic philosophy that good people working together, listening to each other’s ideas with an open mind and everyone wanting to do a little better each day will ensure our success. Our existence is full of wise principles, sacrifices and victories, laughs, and lasting memories that tell us exactly who we are. How we came to be great company, the caring family that we are today.

What you’ll do: The IT Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the organization's core IT infrastructure, including servers, virtualization, networking, endpoint technologies, identity services, and enterprise security platforms. This role ensures the availability, performance, and security of critical business systems while supporting users across a global manufacturing environment.

Working closely with the Global Manager – Governance, Risk & Compliance, the IT Systems Administrator will also support cybersecurity operations through vulnerability management, endpoint security, incident response coordination, identity and access management, and the implementation of security best practices across the enterprise.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical aptitude, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous learning while contributing to the organization\'s evolving infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives.

Duties / Responsibilities of this position:

• Infrastructure Administration
• Administer, maintain, and support enterprise Windows Server infrastructure, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Manage VMware virtualization environments, including virtual machine provisioning, maintenance, and performance optimization.
• Perform server installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity to ensure reliable operation of business-critical systems.
• Administer and support enterprise storage, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.

Network Administration

• Administer and troubleshoot enterprise LAN, WAN, wireless, VPN, and remote connectivity solutions.
• Configure and support network infrastructure including switches, firewalls, routing, and network segmentation.
• Monitor network performance and assist in maintaining secure and highly available network services.
• Support site deployments, infrastructure upgrades, and network modernization projects.

Cybersecurity Operations

• Assist with the administration and support of enterprise cybersecurity technologies.
• Coordinate with the organization\'s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider to investigate and remediate security incidents.
• Support vulnerability management by reviewing findings, coordinating remediation efforts, and validating corrective actions.
• Assist with endpoint protection, identity security, and implementation of cybersecurity best practices.
• Participate in security incident response, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews.
• Participate in security hardening efforts in accordance with organizational standards and industry best practices.

Systems Monitoring & Maintenance

• Monitor enterprise infrastructure for availability, performance, and security.
• Perform routine maintenance, software updates, firmware upgrades, and system health checks.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and restore services in accordance with established service levels.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation, standard operating procedures, and system inventories.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts and automation to improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in a scheduled on-call rotation to provide after-hours support for critical infrastructure, network, and cybersecurity incidents.
• Participate in planned maintenance windows, infrastructure upgrades, and disaster recovery exercises outside of normal business hours as required.

Technologies

• Windows Server
• VMware
• Veeam
• Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Active Directory
• Juniper
• Cisco Meraki
• CrowdStrike Falcon
• Zscaler
• ManageEngine
• Zerto

Job Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in Systems Administration, Network Administration, or IT Infrastructure support.
• Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments.
• Experience administering enterprise infrastructure, networking, and virtualization technologies..
• Experience working within Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Competencies:

• Performance Driven
• Communication
• Customer Centric
• Passion/Values
• Innovation
• Safety/Sustainability
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Occasional fine finger movement
• Occasional gripping
• Frequent sitting
• Continuous standing/walking
• Excellent total compensation package
• 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision
• Onsite medical clinic
• Generous 401K contributions
• Top-notch wellness program with a focus on your total well-being

Physical Demands Analysis:

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

L&L Products does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. L&L Products will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.