System Administrator

Volumetric Building Companies; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits program

401(k) with employer matching

Employee referral program

Professional development support

Community volunteering Day of Giving

Job summary

Volumetric Building Companies in Berwick, PA seeks a skilled Systems Administrator to own on-premises network and server infrastructure. You will secure manufacturing IT and support operations, engineering, and management teams in a fast-paced facility.

Responsibilities include firewall, switching, wireless, virtualization, backup and DR, Azure/365, IDMZ, and IT/OT security alignment. On-site role with on-call rotation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Systems or Network Administrator.
• Proficiency with Palo Alto firewalls (PCNSE a plus).
• Strong Cisco IOS/IOS-XE switching experience with CLI and GUI.
• Experience with VMware vCenter/vSphere administration.
• Experience with Veeam Backup & Replication and DR procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 administration.
• Understanding of IT/OT convergence and Industrial DMZ architecture.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain Palo Alto firewalls and security policies.
• Manage Cisco switches, VLANs, STP, QoS, and wireless infrastructure.
• Maintain VMware environments including vCenter, ESXi, vMotion, and HA.
• Administer Veeam backups and disaster recovery testing.
• Manage Azure infrastructure and conditional access with on-prem AD integration.
• Develop IDMZ architecture aligning IT and OT security practices.
• Monitor performance and keep network diagrams and docs up to date.
• Coordinate with vendors and provide on-call support as needed.

Skills

Palo Alto firewalls

Cisco Catalyst switching

Cisco wireless solutions

VMware vCenter/vSphere

Veeam Backup & Replication

Microsoft Azure & 365

TCP/IP networking

Industrial IDMZ

Azure AD/Entra ID

On-site manufacturing IT

Job description

Who are we?

Volumetric Building Companies
Berwick, PA

Systems Administrator

Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) is a vertically integrated global volumetric construction leader, headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. with locations across the United States and in Europe in the UK, Poland and Serbia. Utilizing our technology-enabled design and engineering model, precision-driven manufacturing capabilities, and project-proven modular construction expertise, the company’s focus is on providing high quality, sustainably produced buildings in less time across varied market sectors including housing and hospitality. As we grow, we are continually and very selectively adding top talent to our team. Our engaging culture is one that promotes teamwork, innovation, continuous learning, open and candid communications, and respect and support for one another, and for the communities in which we operate. If you think you are one of the best at what you do and want to join us on our journey to build the future and improve lives , then we’d love to hear from you!

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled and dependable System Administrator to join our IT team at our manufacturing facility in Berwick, PA. In this role, you will be the primary owner of our on-premises network and server infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security across our production environment. You will work closely with operations, engineering, and management teams to support the technology needs of a fast-paced manufacturing operation.

• Design, configure, and maintain Palo Alto next-generation firewalls including security policies, NAT, VPN, and Panorama management
• Administer and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst switches across access, distribution, and core layers; manage VLANs, STP, port security, and QoS
• Manage Cisco wireless infrastructure including access point deployment, WLC administration, SSID configuration, and RF troubleshooting
• Maintain and optimize VMware vCenter environments including ESXi hosts, vSphere clusters, vMotion, DRS, and HA configurations
• Administer Veeam Backup & Replication jobs, verify restore points, and execute and test disaster recovery procedures
• Manage and maintain Microsoft Azure infrastructure including virtual machines, virtual networks, Azure AD/Entra ID, conditional access policies, and hybrid identity integration with on-premises Active Directory; oversee Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and Intune device management
• Design, implement, and maintain an Industrial DMZ (IDMZ) to securely bridge IT and OT networks in accordance with ISA/IEC 62443 best practices; manage traffic policies, data diodes, and jump hosts within the IDMZ
• Monitor network and server performance; proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact manufacturing operations
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, system documentation, and IT asset inventory
• Coordinate with vendors and MSPs for hardware procurement, support escalations, and project delivery
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support critical infrastructure outside of business hours
• Support end users on hardware, software, and connectivity issues in a manufacturing floor environment

About You

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Systems or Network Administrator
• Proficiency with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PCNSE a plus)
• Strong experience with Cisco Catalyst switching (IOS/IOS-XE); familiarity with CLI and GUI management
• Working knowledge of Cisco wireless solutions (Cisco WLC or Catalyst Center / DNA Center)
• Solid VMware vCenter/vSphere administration skills including VM lifecycle management and virtual networking
• Experience with Veeam Backup & Replication including backup job management and restore operations
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF/BGP a plus), and DNS/DHCP
• Demonstrated knowledge of Industrial DMZ (IDMZ) architecture including IT/OT network segmentation, Purdue model reference architecture, and secure remote access for industrial control systems
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (virtual machines, networking, Azure AD/Entra ID, conditional access, and identity management) and Microsoft 365 administration including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and Intune
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco CCNA or CCNP certification
• VMware VCP-DCV certification
• Microsoft certifications such as AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) or MS-102 (Microsoft 365 Administrator)
• Experience with industrial networking or OT/IT convergence environments
• Experience with ticketing/ITSM platforms (ServiceNow, Jira, etc.)
• Scripting skills in PowerShell or Python for automation and reporting

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site role based at our Berwick, PA manufacturing facility. The role occasionally requires work on the production floor, including areas with noise, machinery, and varying temperatures. Light physical activity including cable management and rack mounting is expected.

We offer

• Highly competitive pay, benefits program, and flexible time-off programs
• 401(k) program with employer matching
• Employee referral programs with charitable donations
• Professional development support including certifications and training reimbursement
• Day of Giving program to volunteer at community charities

VBC is an equal opportunity employer