System Administrator

Metal Craft & Riverside Machine And Engineering - Elk River, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Elk River, MN

About the position

The Systems Administrator at Metal Craft is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and security of the company's intranets and computer systems. This role is crucial in ensuring that the IT infrastructure is secure, efficient, and aligned with customer requirements and cybersecurity standards. The ideal candidate will be passionate about their work and committed to quality, service, excellence, and innovation, contributing to a culture that values stability and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and update System Security Policy per customer requirements and cybersecurity standards (NIST 800-171, CMMC).
• Research, develop, and implement network security protocols.
• Responsible for server, network, and client architecture.
• Develop and implement backup strategies to safeguard critical data and create and maintain disaster recovery plans.
• Maintain networks and network file systems, including monitoring the local area network (LAN) for threats or errors.
• Maintain and manage systems such as Windows, Linux, or Mac, as well as operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware.
• Research, develop, and implement server-side productivity software.
• Draw and maintain building maps Network, Server, Client, IP schema.
• Implement and maintain network communications infrastructure.
• Maintain and administer existing building access, paging, and AV systems.
• Provide IT support for Production systems (Ovens, wet line monitoring, Shop floor data collection, etc.).
• Research, purchase, setup, and deploy new IT assets, including workstations, laptops, mobile devices, and wireless telephony.
• Maintain & update client workstation standard configurations (CAD/power station/standard client/shop floor).
• Troubleshoot and provide technical support to employees for software and hardware problems.
• Work collaboratively with teams to improve processes and procedures.
• Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in an IT related field or two years of experience in IT is required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work with people in a professional manner.
• Excellent computer skills and technical capacity.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize job duties.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• Profit sharing