IT Site Administrator - Military Veterans
at STERIS
At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.
Position Summary
The IT Systems Site Administrator is highly skilled and performs the full range of duties and assignments with autonomy and limited guidance. This individual will deploy, configure, and maintain network, telephony, Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft Office suite of applications, data communication technologies and maintains facility infrastructure.
Designs, installs, configures, maintains and performs system integration testing of operating systems, related utilities, software and hardware. Responsible for troubleshooting technology issues as reported by users. Researches, evaluates and recommends software and hardware products. Supports web access and electronic messaging services and maintains a secure systems environment. Provides new hardware specifications to users based on application needs and anticipated growth. Provides first, second and third level support to the user community. Manufacturing experience a plus.
Serves as a project leader on various assignments. Also serves as mentors and trains entry level IT professionals within the department.
May require bilingual skills for facilities located outside the United States.
What You'll do as an IT Site Administrator:
50% End User Technical Support (Highly Skilled)
- Provides higher level technical support. (Desktop/Software Peripherals).
- Provides security oversight to computer and physical facility security.
- Performs administration activities including routine maintenance and support for networking, telephony, and data communications infrastructure. Includes operating systems, applications and servers, e-mail systems, file and print systems, virus defense, web services, remote access, network security, voice and data communications, and voice messaging.
- Monitors performance, capacity, and operational statistics for networking, telephony, and data communications infrastructure.
- Provides Telecomm support
- Installs maintains and troubleshoots Microsoft Office suite.
- Maintains and troubleshoots VPN remote access.
- Provides primary and/or secondary support for site specific business applications, either purchased or developed using standard Microsoft Office products and management tools.
30% Infrastructure Support
- Addresses higher level support and troubleshooting for Telecomm and Network.
- Implements, maintains, and troubleshoots Active Directory permissions, group policies
- Installs, maintains and troubleshoots Microsoft Exchange Server.
- Maintains infrastructure security including operating system security patches and virus defense.
- Installs, maintains and troubleshoots Windows operating systems, software applications and patches.
- Installs maintains and troubleshoots Microsoft Domains and Domain controllers.
- Implements Microsoft group policies.
- Reconciles Microsoft and other software licenses.
- Setup and deploys applications using System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) or Intune.
- Setup and manages backup and recovery software solutions.
- Installs, maintains, and supports physical and virtual servers.
- Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems with infrastructure configurations and hardware.
- Administrating and troubleshooting cloud based infrastructure Ie. Azure / Aws
20% Leadership & Project Management
- Provides 7 x 24 x 365 support
- Conducts training for end-users
- Increased interactions with Corporate teams; serves on part of the planning meetings.
- Tests backup options
- Performs hardware and software purchasing by interfacing with vendors and accounting.
- Researches, evaluates and recommends software and hardware products.
- Presents and implements solutions.
- Manages quotes and delivers results (i.e. Hardware and Software)
- Supports and runs projects while maintaining a budget.
- Serves as a mentor, trainer, and coach to staff members on analysis and resolution of problems
The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed:
- Associates Degree in IT or a similar field
- Minimum of 4+ years experience with IT Service Desk, Network, Desktop, and servers.
- Minimum 3-5 years experience performing system administrative experience position or equivalent on the job training is required.
- Advanced experience troubleshooting skills (Desktop/Server). Higher level tiered support.
- Experience with standard Microsoft protocols (i.e. DNS and DHCP)
- Experience with server virtualization environments desired.
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures using Microsoft operating systems, application suites and tools.
- Familiar with basic network concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Experience higher level processing and applications (servers).
- Project management experience.
- Lean manufacturing experience and knowledge preferred.
- Manufacturing support experience preferred.
The Preferred Experience, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to resolve business issues with IT solutions.
- Ability to effectively troubleshoot with strong analytical and logic-based skills.
- Ability to train and mentor IT professionals and end-users .
- Strong Customer service etiquette with solid verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong listening and critical thinking skills and ability to work with a large variety of Customers and high-stress situations.
- Ability to take initiative and adapt readily to changes in workload, staffing and scheduling.
- Exert Influence in site leadership regarding decision making, budgeting, and strategic planning.
- Innovative leader with the ability to solve complex IT challenges.
- Creative problem solver with break-through ideas.
- Exert influence in working with other managers, system sponsors, software developers, external consulting resources, network administrators, project managers, systems administrators and engineers, database administrators, end users, directors, and vice presidents.
What STERIS Offers:
At STERIS, we invest in our employees and their families for the long term! STERIS wouldn’t be where it is today without our incredible people. We shares our success together with you by rewarding you for your hard work and achievements.
Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:
- Competitive Pay
- Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays.
- Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with a company match
- Long/Short term disability coverage
- Parental Leave
- Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
- Continued training and educations programs
- Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career
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STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.
If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.
STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.
The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.
Plymouth, MN
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services.
STERIS is making a difference for our Customers every day. We don't just create products. We create amazing solutions that help reduce the threat of infection. We are the best at what we do. Our people make it so.
At STERIS, we recognize the exceptional skills and unwavering commitment that military veterans and military spouses bring to the table. With a proud history of supporting the military community, we value the unique experiences and leadership qualities that veterans possess, making STERIS the perfect place to launch your civilian career.
We attract a variety of talented people who are simply…extraordinary. Our teams are doing remarkable things together. Because at STERIS, we know that no matter what role you have, you can make an impact. And we find that pretty energizing.
Join the STERIS team today and become part of a company that values your military background, skills, and commitment. Together, we will continue to revolutionize healthcare and save lives. Health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, career growth opportunities, and much more!