IT Systems Administrator

Pro Mach Inc; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings with company match

Job summary

ProMach Inc. is seeking a Systems Administrator to stabilize and modernize infrastructure across multiple manufacturing sites in Wisconsin and beyond. You will lead technical efforts, manage Windows Server, AD, VMware/Hyper-V, patching, and security compliance while supporting end users and documenting processes.

You’ll collaborate with IT leadership, drive standardization, and mentor junior staff. Travel up to 25% is expected as you engage at different sites, implement site-level IT solutions,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in user support, systems administration, network management, and virtualization.
• Proficiency with Windows Server 2012–2025, Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS/DHCP.
• Experience with VMware vSphere and/or Hyper-V administration.
• Strong network experience, including switching, routing, and firewalls (SonicWall preferred).
• Hands-on experience with Nable/NCentral or similar patch and automation platforms.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or ITSM systems.
• Certifications such as MCSA/MCSE, VMware VCP, or Network+/Security+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and plan infrastructure upgrades, identify risks, and drive modernization projects.
• Lead projects involving Windows Server, AD, VMware/Hyper-V, network infra, and patch automation.
• Provide end-user support to maintain uptime and handle escalations with excellent service.
• Document configurations, SOPs, and runbooks; mentor junior IT staff.
• Collaborate with IT leadership to standardize site-specific IT practices and policies.

Skills

Problem-solving mindset

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

End-user support

Documentation

Mentoring junior staff

Willingness to travel

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

SonicWall

N-able/N-Central

ServiceNow

SharePoint

MS Teams

MS 365/Azure

Job description

Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you. At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey. Do we have your attention? Keep reading. We’re looking for a Systems Administrator who’s equal parts detective, problem-solver, and modernizer — someone who loves a good challenge, enjoys traveling to different manufacturing sites, and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves when faced with aging hardware, end user issues, while finding creative “site‑level IT solutions.” As a Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for evaluating, stabilizing, and standardizing infrastructure across multiple facilities, providing support for end users, network and server environments. You will serve as a technical lead, conducting thorough assessments, managing project execution, addressing security directives, and meticulously documenting all processes. While the IT leadership will oversee project direction and decision‑making, you will play a key role in implementation and technical leadership. This position is ideal for someone with genuine curiosity, excellent communication skills, and the drive and commitment to make lasting improvements across a diverse, dynamic IT landscape. Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

Monitoring & Planning

• Monitoring system and infrastructure, identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities for modernization.
• Provide detailed technical requirements—including system compatibility checks, security compliance standards to the IT Leadership for proper project management of IT upgrade projects (hardware, software, or network).
• Outline specific steps to minimize downtime, such as scheduling upgrades during non-peak hours and implementing temporary backup or failover solutions.

Infrastructure, Systems & Network Management

• Lead the technical execution of projects involving Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware, Hyper‑V, network infrastructure, and patch automation.
• Support and maintain LAN/WAN networks, firewalls (SonicWall preferred), switches, routers, VPNs, and wireless access points.
• Manage server virtualization, storage, backup, and disaster recovery systems.

Patch Management & Security Compliance

• Implement and monitor patch management using N‑able/N‑central, ensuring timely and reliable updates across all systems and endpoints.
• Create and maintain patch management policies for all devices (servers, desktops, laptops), ensuring all devices receive security patches within seven days of release.
• Conduct regular audits to verify compliance with patching policies.
• Address and remediate security issues and directives from the corporate security team by collaborating on patching, endpoint protection, and compliance requirements.

Change Management & Operations

• Participate in change control, maintenance scheduling, and contingency planning to ensure smooth execution and minimal user disruption.
• Collaborate with the IT leadership to standardize and document configurations, procedures, and site‑specific nuances for consistency across locations.

End‑User Experience & Site Engagement

• M365 group, identity management, SharePoint and Teams administration.
• Provide end‑user support, focusing on maintaining uptime, resolving escalations, and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Promote and enforce IT best practices at each site, guiding and educating users with clarity, patience, and professionalism.

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Maintain accurate and detailed system diagrams, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and runbooks to ensure continuity, knowledge transfer, and readiness for handoff.
• Training and mentoring of Junior IT staff.

7+ years of progressive experience in user support, systems administration, network management, and virtualization.

Proficiency with Windows Server 2012–2025, Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS/DCHP.

Experience with VMware vSphere and/or Hyper‑V administration.

Strong network experience, including knowledge of switching, routing, and firewalls (SonicWall preferred).

Hands‑on experience with Nable/NCentral or similar patch and automation platforms.

Familiarity with ServiceNow or comparable IT service management (ITSM) systems.

Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and customer communication skills.

Certifications such as MCSA/MCSE, VMware VCP, or Network+/Security+ are preferred.

Travel up to 25%.

What will set you apart?

• A natural IT detective mindset, enjoying the process of tracing problems to their root cause rather than applying superficial fixes.
• Experience modernizing outdated infrastructure and transforming “mystery networks” into stable, supportable systems.
• Hands‑on experience with Nable/Ncentral, ServiceNow, and SonicWall.
• Proofed ability to balance empathy for end users with technical accuracy and precision.
• M365/Azure experience or certifications.
• The capacity to maintain humor while troubleshooting, remain curious during travel, and thrive when tackling challenges that others may avoid.

What’s in it for you?

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career. In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment! Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities. We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day. ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug‑free workplace. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

ProMach may not be a brand you see on store or pharmacy shelves, but we are integral to your daily life, powering the processing and packaging machines behind consumer goods, food and nutrition, health, and everyday products. At ProMach, we are committed to responsibility, honesty, safety, and helping you grow. We seek individuals eager to shine—whether creative, strategic, technical, or persuasive—offering opportunities to shape your career in exciting directions. You’ll be challenged and rewarded, making an impact on our customers' performance while helping to build the future of packaging innovation. Our mission—to help customers protect their reputations and grow consumer trust—along with our core values, drives us to perform with passion, accountability, and proactive problem-solving. We emphasize collaboration and innovation, where every employee and voice matters, ensuring consistency and excellence in everything we do. When you join our team, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of something that lasts.