Systems Administrator Job at Robert Half (McHenry)

Systems Administrator

Robert Half

Location:
United States , McHenry

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Systems Administrator to own the deployment, maintenance, and support of systems, software, and tools across our manufacturing lines. This role blends traditional systems administration with elements of network and endpoint support, focused on keeping production‑critical environments secure, reliable, and optimized for high‑throughput operations. You will work closely with manufacturing teams, engineers, operations, and cybersecurity to ensure factory systems remain stable, secure, and available in time‑sensitive environments. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands‑on, visible on the factory floor, and directly supporting business‑critical operations.

Job Responsibility:

Deploy, configure, and maintain servers, endpoints, hardware, and software systems across manufacturing lines, managing the full lifecycle from provisioning through retirement
Build, harden, and support physical and virtual servers for manufacturing applications, ensuring performance, security, and high availability
Monitor system, server, and network performance across production environments and proactively address issues that could impact throughput or uptime
Support deployment and integration of factory workstations, endpoints, printers, and production equipment, coordinating closely with engineering and operations teams
Provide hands‑on troubleshooting for hardware, software, server, and connectivity issues in fast‑paced, production‑critical scenarios
Implement and maintain security controls, access management, endpoint hardening, and compliance standards across systems and infrastructure
Maintain accurate asset inventories, configuration documentation, and system records
Document deployments, configuration standards, troubleshooting procedures, and recommended improvements to increase reliability and scalability
Deliver strong customer service, including daily interaction with front‑line manufacturing and business users, while clearly communicating system health, risks, and changes

Requirements:

3+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator or Network Administrator in a manufacturing, industrial, or high‑throughput environment
Proven experience managing servers, endpoints, and production‑critical systems
Strong customer service mindset, with experience supporting front‑line business units and manufacturing/production teams
Hands‑on experience administering Windows and Linux environments, including: Server buildouts, Virtualization, Imaging, Endpoint lifecycle management
Experience supporting at least one major virtualization or storage platform, such as VMware vCenter (current environment), NetApp, Pure, or VAST
Ability to quickly diagnose and resolve hardware, software, server, and networking issues in time‑sensitive environments
Experience with asset tracking, configuration management, and maintaining accurate inventories
Strong understanding of security principles, including access controls, endpoint hardening, and secure network design
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong documentation habits
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Nice to have:

Experience supporting MES, ERP, or factory software platforms, as well as OT environments, PLCs, or SCADA systems
Background working in hybrid IT/OT environments
Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper‑V
Familiarity with automation and configuration tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes, or SCCM
Experience working in air‑gapped environments
Military or defense backgrounds are a strong plus, even without direct SCADA experience
Experience with CMDBs, asset management systems, or reliability engineering practices (redundancy, failover)
Relevant certifications such as Server+, Azure Administrator, CCNA, or ITIL

What we offer:

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 06, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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