IT Systems Administrator — Manufacturing & ERP

Location: Southeast Houston TX
Compensation: $95000$120000 annually DOE Annual Bonus
Employment Type: Direct Hire Full-Time Onsite
Schedule: MondayFriday

We are seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator for a direct-hire opportunity with a manufacturing operation in Southeast Houston.

This is a hands-on position responsible for supporting the companys IT infrastructure end users Microsoft environment and ERP systems. The role combines traditional systems administration and help-desk responsibilities with ERP support SQL/database work system customization and technology improvement projects.

The ideal candidate has experience supporting ERP systems within a manufacturing environment and is comfortable working directly with users troubleshooting technical issues supporting databases and integrations and reading or modifying code when needed.

• Monitor and maintain computer networks information systems security and overall system health.
• Provide hands-on help-desk support for hardware software desktop printer and user issues.
• Administer Microsoft 365 Microsoft Teams and Teams-based phone systems.
• Support and maintain ERP applications databases integrations and customizations.
• Work with SQL Server T-SQL SSRS and Visual Studio to support reporting and business-system requirements.
• Troubleshoot ERP and application issues and coordinate with users vendors and external technology partners.
• Gather business requirements and develop or enhance solutions that improve operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve system functionality.
• Evaluate hardware and software needs and proactively manage technology end-of-life requirements.
• Analyze systems for cybersecurity vulnerabilities and implement appropriate safeguards.
• Support wireless communications and messaging platforms.
• Educate employees on technology resources system functionality and best practices.
• Support business continuity disaster recovery data protection and system-recovery initiatives.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations Accounting and other departments on technology and ERP improvement projects.

• 35 years of experience in systems administration IT support or a related technical role.
• Associates or Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Systems or a related field.
• Hands-on experience supporting ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong systems administration troubleshooting and end-user support experience.
• Experience administering Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams.
• Working experience with SQL Server T-SQL SSRS and/or Visual Studio.
• Ability to understand troubleshoot and modify code or system customizations when required.
• Strong communication organization documentation and customer-service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple technical priorities in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Southeast Houston.

• Strong ERP system administration and database experience.
• Manufacturing fabrication or job-shop industry experience.
• Experience gathering business requirements and developing custom business solutions.
• Experience with automation and business-process improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Experience working with external ERP software or IT vendors and consultants.

This opportunity is best suited for someone who enjoys being a hands-on IT resource while also taking ownership of larger ERP and systems-improvement initiatives. Candidates should be equally comfortable helping an employee resolve a technical issue troubleshooting an ERP or database problem and developing a longer-term solution that improves how the business operates.

$95000$120000 annual base salary DOE annual bonus. Direct-hire full-time position with a MondayFriday schedule.