IT Systems Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

IT Systems Administrator - Portage, MI

DISHER is partnering with a long-established engineering‑driven manufacturer of electro‑hydraulic components and systems, serving OEMs across a wide range of industries worldwide. This team is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to manage and maintain the IT infrastructure; ensuring the stable operation of IT systems and networks by installing, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing hardware, software, and communication systems. The IT Systems Administrator will also diagnose, resolve, and document hardware and software problems promptly while upholding the company’s mission and goals.

What it's like to work here:

Headquartered in Southwest Michigan, the employee-owned company has over 50 years of experience and internationally recognized certifications. They are a trusted partner for product development, validation testing, and manufacturing excellence. They design and produce custom electro‑hydraulic solutions—including proportional and on/off valves, hydraulic assemblies, and precision components—tailored to the needs of each application. Their positive work environment is collaborative with an emphasis on integrity, respect, and doing the right thing. Their teams work collaboratively with customers to ensure performance, reliability, and long‑term success.

What you'll get to do:

• Collaborate with IT counterparts on system enhancements and incident resolution.

• Identify and implement system and process improvements to enhance technical efficiency.

• Install, upgrade, and troubleshoot Windows systems and servers.

• Manage firewalls for performance and security.

• Configure, manage, and maintain Extreme Networks VOSS switches for optimal performance, security, and reliability.

• Manage hardware and software licensing renewals an updates.

• Administer M365 environment utilizing best practices for performance and security.

• Monitor and manage SIEM infrastructure for security threats.

• Maintain disaster recovery plans with periodic testing and updates.

• Maintain and monitor Windows security updates and anti-virus systems.

• Manage VMware vSphere-based infrastructure.

• Ensure compliance with industry security standards and best practices, such as Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

What will make you successful:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience and certifications will be considered.

• 5+ years of relevant work experience is required.

• Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, Extreme Networks, VMware, Microsoft Azure/M365, or CISSP/CISM are a plus.

• Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, and DNS.

• Experience with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Distributed File System (DFS).

• Ability to create scripts and automate tasks in PowerShell.

• Familiarity with programming languages (C#, VB, .NET) is a plus.

• Proficiency in VMware vSphere and vSAN.

• Experience with cloud backup technologies.

• Experience in a manufacturing IT environment is preferred.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.