Systems Administrator

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

Job summary

PDS Tech, Inc. is seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to join our team in Crawfordsville, IN on-site.

The role focuses on managing on-premises and cloud infrastructure, including VMware and Azure environments, with a strong emphasis on security, patching, and enterprise AD/MS365 integration. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in IT infrastructure and project leadership, with hands-on experience in VMware design, backups, and Windows Server administration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and Operations.
• Leading medium to large projects individually or with other team members.
• Experience with VMware design and administration (3+ years).
• Experience with Veeam or other backup systems (5+ years).
• Experience with security patching operating systems and infrastructure (5+ years).

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

5+ years IT infra

Project leadership

Tools

VMware

Azure

Veeam

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

IIS

Entra ID

MS365

Data backup

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

Keep the Steel Moving. Power the Future as a SystemsAdministrator

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:

• Managingvirtual local or cloud platforms such as VMWare environments and/or Azure Computing, including storage andnetworking

• 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 orother 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

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

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.