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  • Houston, TEXAS
  • $80,000 Per Year
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Job Description

Job Title: IT Administrator – Systems & Network
Location: Houston, TX (near Hobby Airport)
Industry: Plastics Manufacturing
Job Type: Full-Time, Direct-Hire
Salary: $80,000 per year
Schedule: Monday – Friday, Standard Business Hours
About the Opportunity
A leading, long-standing plastics manufacturing company in South Houston is seeking a hands-on IT Administrator to join their team. Reporting directly to the IT Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting, maintaining, and securing the company's core technology infrastructure across their primary office and nearby production facility.
This is a direct-hire position on a close-knit, highly collaborative team known for exceptional tenure and stability.
Key Responsibilities
  • Server & Systems Management: Administer and maintain Windows Server, Windows 10/11, and Ubuntu Server environments. Manage Dell server hardware, routine firmware updates, and hardware lifecycles.
  • Cloud & Identity: Oversee Microsoft 365, Entra ID Sync, Intune, Exchange, and related services. Support end-users with core M365 applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel).
  • Network Infrastructure: Configure and maintain Cisco and Netgear switches, including VLAN setup and network segmentation. Support SD-WAN solutions and IP telephony systems.
  • Security & Remote Access: Manage Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and Remote Access Services utilizing Multi-Factor Authentication (Duo MFA). Maintain IP-based camera surveillance systems for physical site security.
  • Database & Web Maintenance: Maintain and update internal web applications built with PHP and MySQL/SQL Server. Perform basic SQL Server administration and support.
  • Data Protection: Administer Barracuda Backup solutions for disaster recovery, data protection, and NAS (Network Attached Storage) systems.
  • End-User Support & Maintenance: Provide high-touch support for local and remote end-users. Travel locally down the road (15 minutes away) to the nearby manufacturing plant on an as-needed basis for physical hardware/network service (10% travel or less).
Qualifications & Requirements
  • Experience: 5+ years of progressive, hands-on IT infrastructure experience.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Networking & Hardware: Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, VLAN configuration (Cisco/Netgear), Dell servers, SD-WAN, and IP phone systems.
  • Microsoft Ecosystem: Proficiency in M365 administration, Entra ID Sync, Intune, and Windows Server (2019+).
  • Software Development: Practical experience with PHP and MySQL or SQL Server for maintaining internal web applications.
  • Backup & Storage: Hands-on experience managing Barracuda Backup solutions and NAS devices.
  • Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, direct end-user communication abilities, and the ability to work independently.
  • Flexibility: Dependable attendance with willingness to accommodate occasional non-standard hours for system updates or urgent maintenance.
Contact JESSIKA at JESSIKA.BRIGGS@OPENWORK.COM
About Openwork:
Openwork is a talent-first staffing company on a mission to bring ease and thoughtfulness to an industry we’ve held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there’s more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream career or team is a really good place to start. Our family of companies also includes Openwork Health, and Aerospace Solutions. Looking for your dream job or hire? Visit us at www.openwork.com to say hello and start building your future, together. EOE

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