IT Systems Administrator

Job Description

IT Systems Administrator Tooling & Equipment International (TEI)

Oversee all aspects of IT for Tooling & Equipment International (TEI) encompassing infrastructure cybersecurity compliance user support automation and manufacturing systems - while also serving as the primary liaison to GM Cybersecurity and IT teams. This includes sole responsibility for implementing and maintaining compliance with frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171 CMMC and ITAR.

Independently fulfill the duties of multiple roles - systems administrator cybersecurity analyst compliance lead automation engineer and manufacturing IT specialist - supporting a 110 user environment across front office engineering foundry and shop floor operations.

Given the complexity scale and critical nature of TEIs IT environment - and direct involvement with enterprise-level initiatives driven by GM - this role justifies formal recognition as IT Systems Administrator. This title better reflects the scope of responsibilities the level of cross-functional collaboration involved and the strategic leadership required to protect and grow TEIs technology infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities at TEI:

Systems Administration

• Manage Active Directory DNS DHCP Group Policy and Windows Server environments.
• Maintain and troubleshoot all workstations laptops and servers across departments (office shop floor foundry engineering accounting etc.).
• Deploy and support hardware and software company-wide including Windows upgrades Microsoft Office and specialized manufacturing tools.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Lead NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC compliance efforts - including policy creation audit logging system hardening and access control management.
• Maintain and actively use endpoint protection and vulnerability management tools (CrowdStrike Falcon Cylance Qualys Claroty) to identify investigate and remediate security threats across TEIs environment.
• Respond to security alerts and coordinate remediation efforts with GM Cybersecurity and TAZ Networks (MSP).
• Harden TEI systems to securely handle ITAR and CUI data implementing encrypted storage strict access controls and compliance-aligned safeguards.

Automation & Technical Efficiency

• Write and deploy PowerShell scripts to automate software deployment/removal log configuration GPO enforcement and system cleanup.
• Create and manage scheduled tasks startup scripts and policies to reduce manual effort and enforce IT standards.

Manufacturing & CNC Integration

• Support networking and data exchange for CNC machines (Fanuc Siemens 840D Grob 4Pilot etc.).
• Manage SQL Server instances for tool presetters (Zoller Venturion Redomatic) and other production systems.
• Configure secure file sharing between shop-floor equipment and central network storage.

Networking & Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate with TAZ Networks on firewall management outbound restrictions logging and backup strategy.
• Oversee NAS storage systems backup routines (Macrium) and disk usage across servers and workstations.

Software Licensing & Cost Optimization

• Regularly audit software licensing across the organization to identify unused underutilized or redundant subscriptions.
• Evaluate and recommend alternative tools and solutions to reduce IT overhead while maintaining or improving performance security and compliance.

General Support

• Provide technical support to all TEI staff resolving issues from account lockouts to device configuration and recovery.
• Optimize software licensing subscriptions and recurring IT costs (e.g. VoIP internet services).

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Entry Level Experience in Systems Administration IT Operations or IT Support.

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