IT Administrator
Synectics Inc.
Date: 1 day ago
City: Decatur, IL
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
- Responsible for managing and maintaining our organization's computer systems and networks. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our IT infrastructure.
- Confer with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements and at times solicit cooperation from necessary personnel to resolve problems.
- Stay abreast of advances in technology and evaluate the organization's technology use and needs to recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades.
- Manage floor backups, security and user help systems and develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.
- At the direction of the IT Manager, evaluate proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements, and meet with appropriate personnel to implement and train employees on the new equipment, software, and /or processes.
- Install, configure, and maintain operating systems and software applications
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues
- Implement security measures to protect data and systems
- Manage user accounts and permissions
- Perform regular backups and ensure data integrity
- Collaborate with other IT professionals to resolve technical problems
- Develop and maintain system documentation
- Ability to work required overtime to support manufacturing needs and requests from our customers.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
- 3 years of experience
- High level of computer knowledge/experience using Microsoft Windows format to be able to adapt to other programs used for this position.
- Strong knowledge of IT Systems, Windows desktop operating systems, hardware, software, backup, user support, firewalls, switches, routers, TCP/IP, networking, and related experience. Operating systems include, but are not limited to Windows 98, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows 11.
- General network operating system experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux)
- Proficiency in shell scripting for automation tasks
- Experience with DHCP and DNS configuration
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)
- Understanding of system architecture and networking principles
- Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker)
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Microsoft Office Level II skillset. (i.e. Strong Word, Excel, and Access skills)
- If you are a motivated IT Administrator looking to contribute to a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our organization as we continue to grow and innovate in the field of IT infrastructure management.
- Job Type: Full-time
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Compensation package:
- Overtime pay
- Weekly pay
- Dental Insurance Disability Insurance
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