Craftsmen Industries — St Charles, MO
Salary: $70,000/annually

The Systems Administrator oversees and optimizes the company’s Information Technology (IT) infrastructure across three locations, including networking, cloud services, security, and key business systems such as ERP, CRM, manufacturing, and communications platforms. This role ensures system reliability, data integrity, and performance while supporting daily business operations and leading IT initiatives company-wide.

Primary Responsibilities:
Oversee the implementation, integration, and support of information systems including timekeeping, manufacturing, inventory, accounting (Dynamics GP), CRM, email, spam and virus protection, network security, backup, telecommunications, and technical support systems.
Configure, maintain, and upgrade virtualization environments (VMware, Hyper-V), and cloud services (Azure, Microsoft 365).
Develop, test, and install system enhancements and software updates in collaboration with vendors, and service providers.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues involving local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN), firewalls, PCs, smart devices, and the phone system.
Evaluate, recommend, and implement hardware and software purchases to meet organizational needs.
Create and maintain user accounts, security groups, and email accounts.
Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and VPNs.
Maintain system data backups and ensure recovery procedures are tested and functional.
Manage firewall configurations, spam filters, and antivirus/endpoint protection systems.
Develop understanding of Microsoft Dynamics GP database structure to write queries and create custom reports, as needed.
Provide technical support and mentor helpdesk staff in addition to onsite and offsite vendors.
Lead implementation of new technologies, policies, and procedures while maintaining detailed documentation.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5-10 years of progressive experience in system or network administration.
Strong background in Microsoft server environments, virtualization, and network management.
Experience supporting enterprise systems such as ERP (Dynamics GP), CRM, or manufacturing software.
Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server management, query writing, and database troubleshooting.
Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, firewalls, spam filters, and antivirus solutions.
Proficiency with PowerShell or other scripting languages.
Excellent analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with great attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and adapt to changing requirements.
Participate in after-hours maintenance, system upgrades, and on-call support, sometimes with little advance notice, when necessary.
Valid state driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Demonstrate safe driving practices while driving company vehicles or when driving your personal vehicle on behalf of the company.
Consistently displays strong customer service skills to ensure that the IT team maintains a high level of customer satisfaction.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and management in a team-oriented environment.
Must demonstrate a consistent and stable work history, along with strong verbal and written communication skills to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or MCSA/MCSE
CompTIA Security + or CySA+
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Cisco CCNA or CCNP
Experience with Microsoft Power Platform applications (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps) and their integration with enterprise systems.
Physical Requirements:
Sitting, standing, and walking in office, warehouse, and manufacturing environments.
Position self to stoop and bend under desks and computer access areas.
Move and lift computers and equipment up to 50 lbs.
Ability to communicate via phone and in person to internal and external customers.
Required use of fingers and hands to operate, troubleshoot and set up computers and other equipment.
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Some local travel will be required for purposes such as on-site assistance/repair and purchasing/retrieval of IT related equipment.

Craftsmen Industries (and its subsidiaries) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we consider all applicants for employment and employees eligible for employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to our applicants and employees with disabilities in order to assist them in the performance of their essential job functions.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://craftsmenind.aaimtrack.com/jobs/1263528-329195.html