IT Systems Administrator – Traverse City Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Traverse (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking an IT Systems Administrator for opportunities in the Traverse City area of Michigan. The role emphasizes maintaining servers, networks, and manufacturing-related systems (ERP/MES) while supporting production and office staff.

Strong documentation and vendor coordination are key, with occasional off-hours during production emergencies. Applicants should have 3+ years in IT systems administration and experience in a plant/industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of hands-on IT systems administration experience.
• Experience supporting users in a plant or industrial environment.
• Strong documentation and clear verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems for production and office staff.
• Document configurations, procedures, and recurring issues for the IT team.
• Coordinate with vendors on equipment repair, licensing, and support tickets.
• Maintain servers, workstations, and network equipment across plant and office sites.
• Monitor system performance and resolve outages, slowdowns, and connectivity issues.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access requests in directory and business systems.
• Apply security patches and antivirus updates and follow backup and recovery procedures.
• Support manufacturing systems such as ERP, MES, and shop floor data collection tools.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Networking protocols

Virtualization

Security

ERP/MES

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

Job Description:

IT Systems Administrator | Traverse City, MI

Salary Range: $75,000 – $114,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling as a it systems administrator? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the Traverse City area seeking experienced IT Systems Administrators.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers IT Systems Administrator opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Traverse City in Grand Traverse County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Elk Rapids, Kalkaska, Suttons Bay, and Empire.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Traverse City area that add IT Systems Administrators to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you’re looking for.

Usual Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems for production and office staff.
• Document configurations, procedures, and recurring issues for the IT team.
• Coordinate with vendors on equipment repair, licensing, and support tickets.
• Maintain servers, workstations, and network equipment across plant and office sites.
• Monitor system performance and resolve outages, slowdowns, and connectivity issues.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access requests in directory and business systems.
• Apply security patches and antivirus updates and follow backup and recovery procedures.
• Support manufacturing systems such as ERP, MES, and shop floor data collection tools.

Recommended Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and common networking protocols.
• Experience supporting users in a plant or industrial environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software, and network problems methodically.
• Strong documentation and clear verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work occasional off-shift hours during production emergencies.
• Three or more years of hands-on IT systems administration experience.

Bonus Qualifications

• Scripting skills in PowerShell or similar tools for automation.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network or Microsoft associate credentials.
• Exposure to OT network segmentation and industrial control system security.
• Experience with ERP or MES platforms used in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper‑V.

Job Titles That Should Apply

IT Operations Analyst, Manufacturing Systems Administrator, Help Desk Administrator, Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, IT Administrator, Infrastructure Administrator, IT Support Specialist, Server Administrator, Windows Systems Administrator

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match‑driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers DNS Access Support Mobile Devices Virtualization Organization Laptops Operations Firewalls ERP Routers Compliance Data Integrity Salary Hiring Partnerships VMware Recruiting Windows Server Switches Compensation Servers Active Directory Storage DevOps Availability Infrastructure Manufacturing Networking Integration Technical Support Security Troubleshooting Windows Preparation Software Management

Salary Package:

$ 75,000.00 – 114,000.00 (US Dollar)