IT Systems Administrator — Manufacturing & Cloud Ops

Marmon Fastener Company; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Marmon Fastener Company in Colfax, NC seeks a hands‑on IT Systems Administrator to support and enhance our enterprise infrastructure across manufacturing, warehouse, and corporate environments. You will manage servers, networks, cloud platforms, end‑user systems, and business‑critical applications.

This role emphasizes security, uptime, and performance, with responsibilities spanning Active Directory, Microsoft 365, virtualization, ERP/MES integrations, and on‑call support.

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.
• Backup software experience with Veeam, Kaseya using 3‑2‑1 methodology.

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, 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.
• 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 skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Tools

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

VMware/Hyper-V

PowerShell

Cisco Meraki

Unifi

Azure

Intune

SQL Server

Veeam

Kaseya

Job description

Marmon Fastener Company in Colfax, NC seeks a hands‑on IT Systems Administrator to support and enhance our enterprise infrastructure across manufacturing, warehouse, and corporate environments. You will manage servers, networks, cloud platforms, end‑user systems, and business‑critical applications.

This role emphasizes security, uptime, and performance, with responsibilities spanning Active Directory, Microsoft 365, virtualization, ERP/MES integrations, and on‑call support.