System Administrator

Island Facades; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

AD&D insurance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Island Exterior Fabricators (IEF) is seeking a Systems Administrator to maintain and optimize our IT infrastructure across offices and production environments. You will ensure system reliability, cybersecurity compliance, performance monitoring, and user support across multiple sites.

The role requires hands-on expertise with Windows Server, Active Directory/Azure AD, Microsoft 365, VMware/Hyper-V, and Azure, plus strong networking and security practices to protect corporate and production

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in IT or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience.
• Experience with Windows Server environments, AD/Azure AD, M365, virtualization, networking, and security fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Windows Server, Active Directory/Azure AD, Microsoft 365, and core network infrastructure.
• Manage virtualized environments (VMware/Hyper-V) and cloud platforms (Azure).
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity; implement proactive improvements.
• Maintain backup solutions and disaster recovery processes to ensure business continuity.
• Support LAN/WAN connectivity, firewall configurations, VPN access, MFA, and endpoint security.
• Assist with cybersecurity monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and enforcement of IT security policies.
• Oversee device lifecycle management and manage user onboarding/offboarding access provisioning.
• Manage software deployments, system patching, and troubleshoot escalated technical issues.
• Support connectivity between production/operational systems and corporate networks; coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Maintain technical documentation and support IT projects, upgrades, migrations, and asset tracking.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory / Azure AD

Microsoft 365 administration

Virtualization (VMware / Hyper-V)

Networking fundamentals

Firewalls / VPN / MFA

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field

Tools

Azure

VMware

Hyper-V

Microsoft 365 admin tooling

Job description

For more than a decade, Island Exterior Fabricators (IEF) has operated as a privately owned practice specializing in the delivery of bespoke, high-performing prefabricated facade systems. Our 50-acre manufacturing campus is headquartered in Calverton, New York, and supported by design and engineering offices in Manhattan, Boston, and Hartford.

Our organization is fully self-sustained, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and facilities that enable us to deliver a high-quality product. Our production capabilities, installation network, and bonding capacity allow Island to complete large-scale, complex projects in a timely, efficient manner.

Job Summary: As a Systems Administrator at IEF, you will be accountable for maintaining, supporting, and optimizing the organization’s IT infrastructure across offices and operational environments. This role ensures system reliability, cybersecurity compliance, performance monitoring, and user support across multiple sites. The System Administrator combines strong technical knowledge with practical problem-solving skills and the ability to support both corporate and production environments.

Accountabilities

• Administer and support Windows Server, Active Directory/Azure AD, Microsoft 365, and core network infrastructure.
• Manage virtualized environments (VMware/Hyper-V) and cloud platforms (Azure).
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity; implement proactive improvements.
• Maintain backup solutions and disaster recovery processes to ensure business continuity.
• Support LAN/WAN connectivity, firewall configurations, VPN access, MFA, and endpoint security.
• Assist with cybersecurity monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and enforcement of IT security policies.
• Oversee device lifecycle management and manage user onboarding/offboarding access provisioning.
• Manage software deployments, system patching, and troubleshoot escalated technical issues.
• Support connectivity between production/operational systems and corporate networks; coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Maintain technical documentation and support IT projects, upgrades, migrations, and asset tracking.

Authorities

• Provision, modify, and deprovision of user access in accordance with approved security policies, including temporary suspension when risk is identified.
• Implement system patches, updates, and security fixes to maintain infrastructure stability and protection.
• Escalate critical security threats, system outages, and infrastructure risks to IT leadership in a timely manner.
• Recommend hardware and software purchases within approved budgets and engage vendors for technical support under existing contracts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or related field, or equivalent experience …
• 4 + years of progressive IT infrastructure experience.
• Experience with the following: Windows Server environments, Active Directory / Azure AD, Microsoft 365 administration, Virtualization platforms (VMware or Hyper-V), Networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls),
• Experience supporting multi-site environments preferred. Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices.

Salary Range: $87,700 – $116,900

Location: Open to All Locations

Schedule: Mon – Fri 8:00a – 5:00p - Hybrid

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Family leave
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account Gym membership
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance.

Island Exterior Fabricators is an equal-opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Island Exterior Fabricators and its subsidiaries will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Island, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Island mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Island employees, or to Island's resume database will be considered Island property. Island will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.