Serve as point of contact for application, network, hardware, and software issues and enhancements at the site
Isolate, resolve, and follow-up with end-users within the current information processing network
Responsible for plant's technology satisfaction and maximizing plant uptime
Assess requirements for communications and submit them to management for approval
Keep abreast of latest developments in the technological arena
Responsible for hardware requirements and improving or maximizing network performance
Manage, maintain, and administer computer networks and related computing environments and support special IT, business, and MES projects
Plan and implement projects including VeloCloud SDWAN deployment, Palo Alto firewalls, Veeam backups, Global Protect VPN, and Hyper-V to VMWare conversions
Work in downtime-sensitive and often remote environments upgrading, replacing, and updating system configurations
Assist with site migrations, new site acquisitions, and site closures
Provide desktop and server support and support site IT contacts
Administer, maintain, and support telephone systems (Avaya) and camera systems
Interact with internal clients to resolve help desk issues while maintaining confidentiality
Administer and maintain local server software applications
Deploy and manage workstations; perform hardware and software setup, maintenance, and upgrades
Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues; maintain updates on software and hardware timeclocks and VPN connections
Perform monthly maintenance on servers; set up and maintain computer stations and software for all Associates
Facilitate technology onboarding for new associates; perform other tasks/projects as assigned by Management
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field (Experience may be considered in lieu of education)
Six (6) to Eight (8) plus years of working IT experience in mid to large cap markets (500 M USD or larger)
Manufacturing floor experience preferred but not required
Specialized skills in M365 administration, Active Directory, MS Azure, MS Entra, Intune, Power Automate, SharePoint
Networking and infrastructure experience (VeloCloud SDWAN, Palo Alto firewalls, Global Protect VPN)
Experience with Veeam backups
Experience with Hyper-V to VMWare conversions
Administration/support experience with telephone systems (Avaya) and camera systems
Must be available for 24-hour support
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong computer/systems skills – MS Office (Excel/Word/Visio/Outlook/Teams)
Solid organizational and prioritization skills; ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines
High degree of concentration, attention to detail, high energy, self-motivated and self-reliant
Ability to interact well with all personality types; strong cooperation, collaboration, and team-building skills
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with emphasis on continuous improvement
Personal integrity to handle personal and confidential information