About CEMCO

Founded in 1974, California Expanded Metal Products Co, more commonly known as CEMCO, is recognized as one of the largest manufacturers of steel framing and metal lath systems in the United States. CEMCO has built its reputation on the finest in quality material, using only mill certified PRIME steel. With over 60 state-of-the-art roll formers, CEMCO can handle any small and large construction projects. CEMCO distributes our products throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Pacific Rim. CEMCO's manufacturing facilities are located in Los Angeles, California; Pittsburg California; Denver Colorado, and Fort Worth Texas. www.cemcosteel.com

Summary

The IT System Administrator is responsible for IT infrastructure, application/software development, database administration, technology vendor management, and technological projects. The IT System Administrator must have hands-on experience with the capability to assist the IT Manager the entire technology platform and will bring experience in the strategic use of IT for competitive advantage and cost reduction, managing vendor relationships, understanding of network, systems and telephone infrastructure, and solid business and IT analysis skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Strong hands-on knowledge of network and server operating systems including familiarity with client-server technology in a Microsoft Windows environment, exchange E-mail server, SQL Database Server, storage systems, disaster recovery, and business continuity solution.

2. Develops and coordinates technology policies and initiatives to provide a high level of customer service to internal and external customers by identifying operating problems or inefficiencies with interfaces, promoting interdepartmental communication on technology issues, maintaining current software upgrades, recommending and implementing courses of action, and serving as a resource for project champions and project teams.

3. The IT System Administration performs duties for the Information Technology department including, but not limited to: provide ongoing production-level support and coordinating of various stakeholders to ensure systems and services are operating at maximum efficiency; oversees and directs the activities and professional development of IT support staff members in support of organizational goals

4. Maintains progressive knowledge of technology development in the industry; identifies ways to apply new development trends to achieve CEMCO’s vision including the implementation of current technology where applicable.

5. Assist the IT Manager in research on potential technology solutions and implementations in support of new initiatives. Monitors the training, design, and project implementation for all CEMCO’s staff and appropriate personnel to ensure maximum use of technology.

6. Assist the IT manager in the development and implementation of corporate-wide information technology in support of CEMCO’s strategic objectives and planning process; ensures timely and cost-effective implementation of project delivery using sound project management methodologies

7. Directs the development, implementation, and monitoring of effective information system security and disaster recovery planning, including the protection of information assets—physical security and data security (e.g. hardware, software, and associated data) from unauthorized use and/or intentional disclosure, modification, or destruction.

8. Provide onsite and remote support on all Microsoft platforms and services to all sites within 5 CEMCO including day-to-day management of over one million sq. ft. of internal and external Wi-Fi at five geographical septate manufacturing locations.

Technical Competences

• Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Technologies, including Windows operating system, Windows Server, Office 365, Azure, and Active Directory.
• TCP-IP LAN and WAN concepts with a working knowledge of Firewalls, Routers,
• Switches, and VPN
• Configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Windows-based network and hardware.

• Responsible for maintaining Windows-based servers, including troubleshooting, software installation, and general administration.
• Supporting all aspects of the CEMCO IT infrastructure (Servers, Networks, Storage,

• Applications, etc.) and supporting IT messaging services including e-mail, supporting corporate in Private cloud-hosted ERP systems, and all other business systems.

• Ensure the integrity of “Veeam and Wassabi” onsite/offsite backups, restores, and maintain infrastructure requirements for disaster recovery and business continuity.

• To monitor the security infrastructure, user activity and to respond immediately to threats and breaches, undertaking the appropriate corrective action to maintain security, dealing with inappropriate use.

• Advanced problem solving and troubleshooting skills and experience

• Deputize for the IT Manager where applicable and carry out all other IT duties as assigned by the IT Manager.

• Excellent command and highly proficient in spoken and written English.

Core Technical Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Active Directory & LDAP / Role-based Access Control / FSMO roles
• Networking (LAN / WAN / DNS / DHCP / IPv4 / VPN / APR / Active Sync / TLS / SFTP)

• Server Hardware (HP & Dell) / SAN / NAS / RAID / iSCSI

• Microsoft Files Servers / Printer Server / Web Servers / Monitoring and management servers.

• Security / Licensing / Audit Compliance

• Microsoft Server 2012 / 2016 / 2019 (IIS / NTFS / GPO / SMB / DFS-R / RDP)

• Management and administration of cooperating Public, Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud

• Computing environments (AWS and Azure)

• Office 365 / MS Teams / AD Sync / Office 365 SharePoint / SaaS applications

• IT Vendor management (Dell, Veeam, Microsoft, WatchGuard, Symantec, AT&T, etc.)

• Virtualisation / Modernisation / Standardisation / Consolidation

• TCP IP / IPv4 Routing / Cisco OSI / Cisco routers, and other routers protocols / switches/vlans
• Multisite Firewall management (VPN / Wi Fi / Wi FI Mesh / ATP/ APT / IDS / IPS / Proxy servers)

• VMware ESXi Server version 7 and vSphere Management Servers.

• Server hardware builds and confutation / HDD RAID Configuration / iDrac

• Terminal Servers / Terminal Servers Licencing

• SAN/NAS technologies such as Synology including iSCSI / NIC Teaming

• Advanced problem solving and troubleshooting skills and experience including technical design and documentation experience.

• Understands specialty IT equipment, keeps knowledge up-to-date, is a technical resource for others, and follows technology practices and standards.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with firewall management (preferably WatchGuard and WatchGuard

• Dimension (logging, reporting, and management solution).

• Awareness of Cisco OpenDNS (Network Security for Enterprise).

• Familiarity with Malwarebytes cloud enterprise endpoint protection.

• Project Management / Change Management experience.

• Comprehension of administrating ERP systems such as (NAV, AX, Oracle, SAP).

• Strong knowledge of data warehousing, business intelligence systems and processes, and data visualization best practices.

• ShoreTel IP Phones systems (multi-site) and ideally ShoreTel cloud.

• Understanding of Symantec Endpoint Protection Suite (SEP).

• Proficiency in Veeam 11 backup and replication suite.

• Microsoft SQL user management and security.

• Familiarity with Barcoding and Zebra Printer technologies.

• Experience in server monitoring software such as GedGate SQL and Stackify.

• Knowledge in Jura helpdesk and project software.

• Proficiency in Teamview Enterprise remote support software.

Education and/or Experience requirements
Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S) from a four-year college or university or equivalent technical certification is desirable. At least 5 to ten years of experience in relevant information technology technologies.

Other IT aftermarket related certification (desirable)

• Cisco CCNA (Routing and Switching)

• VMWare (VMware Certified Professional)

• Microsoft (Microsoft Certified IT Professional, MCSA/MCSE, Microsoft Certified

• Technology Specialist)
• CompTIA (A+, CTP+, CDIA+, Network+, Security+ and Project +)

• AWS and Azure certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Physical Demands
An employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may be required to lift equipment weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.

Work Environment
The noise level in the server room may be moderately loud due to the operation of HVAC equipment, server fans, printers, UPS, etc.

Company policy requires pre-employment background screening and Drug testing is compulsory when starting at CEMCO.

Personal Attributes

• Open to continuous learning by improving performance by increasing own efficiency, initiate courses of action and willingly take on new responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to communicate at the executive level required

• Ability to function effectively under pressure in environments of rapid change and conflicting demands and crisis management.

• Demonstrated continuous improvement, quality methodology, and project/operations delivery skills.

• Flexibility: ability to adjust to working processes or procedures, adapt to others and work effectively and positively when under pressure or in ambiguous situations.

• Organizing: Ability to effectively manage time, handle multiple activities, establish priorities, meet deadlines, and deal with distractions and interruptions, and overall work efficiency.

• Decisiveness: Ability to make sound decisions without hesitancy and respond with confidence to challenges from others.

• Willing to work flexible hours when required to accomplish tasks during non-business hours.

• Integrity: Treats people with respect, even under pressure; keeping commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically, and upholds the organizational values.

• Dependability: Follows direction, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.

• Analytical: Collects information to analyze a problem to determine the best technical solution.

• Problem Solving: Able to troubleshoot problems of some complexity within a timely manner.

• Teamwork: Performs as an active participant of the team and contributes to building a positive team spirit.

• Motivation: Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.

• Quantity: Maximizes productivity; completes work promptly; Strives to increase productivity; takes the initiative to ask for additional tasks when assignments are complete.

• Innovation: Meets challenges with resourcefulness and uses creativity when solving problems.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently in a location where you can reliably commute to the office daily?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• LAN: 5 years (Preferred)
• Network Administration: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CCNA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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