Systems Administrator

PDS Tech Commercial; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Crawfordsville, IN seeks a Systems Administrator for onsite 1st shift. The role supports IT infrastructure, cloud and on-premises environments, and aligns local needs with enterprise standards. Immediate start on a 12-month contract with potential extension.

The candidate will manage VMware and Azure platforms, perform Windows server administration, and drive security practices while coordinating with Shared Services to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT infrastructure and operations experience, including configuring and managing server environments.
• Experience leading medium to large projects.
• 3+ years experience with VMware design and administration.
• 5+ years with security patching of operating systems and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage virtual local or cloud platforms such as VMware environments and/or Azure Computing, including storage and networking.
• Windows server administration.
• Lead security and system patching and drive security culture.
• Active Directory, Certificates, DNS, DHCP, IIS, Entra ID, MS365 administration.
• Data backup, testing, and recovery.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions and keep leadership informed about risks, progress, and resource needs.

Skills

VMware

Azure

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS/DHCP/IIS

Entra ID (Azure AD)

MS365

VMware backup (Veeam)

Tools

VMware

Azure Computing

Windows Server

Job description

Keep the Steel Moving. Power the Future as a Systems Administrator.

Location: Crawfordsville, IN (work is ONSITE) | Schedule: 1st shift; 8am to 5pm | Payrate: $38 - $48/hour | Start: ASAP | Contract Length: 12 months to start, possible to extend

Must be local for consideration.

Sorry, no C2C or work sponsorships available on this project.

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to partner with a leader in the steel manufacturing industry . If you have a strong technical foundation, a passion for service excellence, and the drive to improve how technology supports people and business, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

The IT Operations System Administrator will provide support for the IT team as a key member of the technical infrastructure planning and support, provide senior level technical experience, guide day-to-day activities, and ensure work and projects are progressing in a timely and effective manner.

This role will also work closely with Shared Services to align local business needs with enterprise technology capabilities, standards, and support models.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Managing virtual local or cloud platforms such as VMWare environments and/or Azure Computing, including storage and networking
• Windows server administration
• Lead security and system patching and drive security culture
• Active Directory, Certificates, DNS, DHCP, IIS, Entra ID, MS365 administration
• Data backup, testing, and recovery
• Translating business needs into technical solutions and keeping leadership informed about risks, progress, and resource needs

Requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in IT infrastructure and Operations, including configuring and managing server environments
• Demonstratable experience leading medium to large projects individually or with other team members
• 3+ years experience with VMware design and administration
• 5+ experience with Veeam or other backup systems
• 5+ years with security patching operating systems and infrastructure

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of relevant experience in IT infrastructure and Operations
• Managing virtual cloud platforms such as VMWare Environments, VMware Cloud Foundations (VCF) and/or Azure Computing, including storage, network, and container applications
• Manufacturing-related IT experience with OT environments and systems
• Linux administration experience
• SQL Server and Oracle database management or knowledge
• Scripting experience, including but not limited to PowerShell and bash script
• Experience with data center design including environmental control requirements

Ready to Make an Impact?

Bring your technical expertise, curiosity, and passion for ITSM to the team.

and take the next step toward a career where your work helps keep technology—and the business—moving forward.

Pay Details

$38.00 to $48.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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