Job Details
Description
The System Administrator will work with other members of the IT team to provide a stable, scalable, cloud-based and on-premises infrastructure to host HGI products and services, while also playing a critical role for planning and deploying security, monitoring and high availability tools and processes. This role also serves as a Tier 1-3 level of Service/Help Desk role as a problem/issue identification and resolution resource, including answering questions, providing advice, troubleshooting, and follow-up to assist users in solving their hardware, software, service or data processing problems.
Primary Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain the company's hardware, software, network environments, and systems across both on-premises and Azure cloud infrastructures.
- Provide expert-level Tier 1-3 IT support for network (LAN/WAN), hardware, software, and all IT environments, including on-premises systems, Azure, and Microsoft 365. This includes supporting internal and external users with access to core infrastructure products and services.
- Manage the Continuous Improvement of IT processes and procedures and maintain up-to-date system documentation to ensure smooth operations, knowledge transfer and business continuity.
- Collaborate with Business Systems team to design, deploy, and support improvements for network infrastructure, security controls, and comprehensive monitoring.
- Provide essential administration for various database instances, assisting with deployment, configuration, backups, and support to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Administer and manage the Microsoft 365 and Azure portals, including user management, security, and access to resources.
- Implement security best practices such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and managing security groups in both Active Directory and Microsoft Entra.
- Travel to regional branches is required two times per year.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the IT department's goals and initiatives.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience designing, deploying, and maintaining hybrid solutions between Microsoft Cloud and on-premises environments.
- 3+ years of experience providing IT support for Microsoft technologies, including Active Directory, Hyper-V, and Domain Servers.
- 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Virtual Machine, and network management.
- 2+ years of experience automating IT tasks with PowerShell.
- 3+ years of experience with Cisco, Sophos, and Fortigate switching, firewall, and VPN technologies.
- Experience with application deployment strategies, continuous integration, and version control.
- Experience with Azure network, security, load balancing management, and Infrastructure as Code (IoC).
- Expert in troubleshooting HTTP, TCP/IP, SNMP, DNS, WAN, and LAN issues.
- Excellent communication and teaching skills.
- Solid understanding of Active Directory and Microsoft 365 integration.
- Proven understanding of security and monitoring concepts, principles, and practices.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Hyper-V and Azure VM servers.
- Experience administering WordPress, Linux OS and Azure applications.
Employee Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes an annual salary range of $91,600 to $112,000 per year.
- Retirement: 401k w/ Company Match and Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off: Paid Vacation, Holiday & Sick Leave
- Health Insurance: Premera Blue Cross Medical w/Telehealth & Dental
- Vision Insurance: VSP Vision Insurance
- Insurance: Company Paid Life, AD&D & Disability Insurance
- Guidance Resources: Employee Assistance Program
- Rewards: Quarterly Employee Recognition Cash Program
- Discounts: CAT Products, Rental/Sales Discounts
- Financial Access: Credit Union Membership is available
- Growth/Stability: Career Growth Opportunities within a 4th Generation Family owned Company for over 96 years
- Tenure: Seniority Bonus, starting at 5+ years
- Talent Referral Program: Employee Referral Bonus
To apply for this unique position, please go to our web site at www.ncmachinery.com
Harnish Group Inc. is the Caterpillar Dealer in Central and Western Washington, Central and Eastern Montana, Northwestern Wyoming, Northwestern North Dakota and the state of Alaska. Our Member Companies are N C Machinery, N C The Cat Rental Store, N C Power Systems, Tractor & Equipment Co., T & E The Cat Rental Store, T&E Power Systems, SITECH Northwest Inc., representing Caterpillar and other manufacturers. A family owned and managed company since 1929 with over 1200 employees, our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier business solutions delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence.
