Senior System Admin

Job Details: Job Location: CTB - BUFFALO, NY, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $95000.00 - $120000.00Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Category: Information Technology, Lead Technology. Drive Innovation. Support Business Success. Are you a hands-on technology leader who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges while developing high-performing teams? We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to lead day-to-day technology operations, support critical business systems, and drive strategic IT initiatives across our organization. In this role, you will combine technical expertise, leadership, and business partnership to support a dynamic manufacturing environment. You'll play a key role in helping managing our IT infrastructure, improving system reliability, and helping shape the future of technology solutions that enable business growth. What You'll Do Infrastructure & Systems Management Administer and optimize server hardware and software environments. Manage virtualization platforms, storage systems, and enterprise networking technologies. Support WAN, LAN, wireless networking, telephony, conferencing tools, and print services. Maintain and enhance Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft 365 environments. Ensure the security, availability, performance, and reliability of critical IT systems. Support data protection, backup, and information security initiatives. Technology Leadership Lead and mentor a small team of System Administrators. Provide technical guidance, coaching, and expertise to support team development. Coordinate and execute strategic IT projects from planning through implementation. Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the IT organization. Participate in cross-training initiatives and knowledge-sharing activities. User & Business Support Provide advanced technical support and helpdesk assistance to employees. Resolve recurring technical issues through proactive analysis and root cause identification. Participate in ticket management and on-call support rotations. Coordinate hardware and software upgrades with an emphasis on planning and minimal business disruption. Maintain accurate documentation and inventory of technology assets and systems. Enterprise Applications & Data Systems Support business-critical enterprise software systems and integrations. Develop an understanding of business processes and ERP workflows. Assist with business reporting and system data integration. Support routine business system administration and continuous improvement initiatives. Create and maintain technical documentation within the company knowledge base.   Qualifications: Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered. Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing or leading technical teams. Strong experience administering enterprise IT infrastructure and systems. Proficiency with: Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory and Group Policy Microsoft 365 Administration PowerShell scripting Virtualization technologies SQL databases Networking technologies Unix/Linux environments Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications Minimum 3 years IT system admin experience working within a plant/manufacturing environment. Experience managing enterprise technology projects. Knowledge of business systems, ERP workflows, and data integrations. Experience with system security and infrastructure modernization initiatives. Leadership Competencies The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Leadership Strategic thinking Organization and planning Analytical problem-solving Effective written and verbal communication Teamwork and collaboration Accountability and tenacity Strong relationship-building skills [ Why Join Us? You'll have the opportunity to: Lead impactful technology projects across the organization. Influence IT strategy and infrastructure improvements. Work with modern technologies and enterprise systems. Develop and mentor a talented technical team. Make a direct impact on business operations and innovation. Our Core Values We are looking for leaders who demonstrate: Integrity Commitment Innovative Thinking Customer Focus Teamwork If you're a technically strong leader who enjoys building reliable systems, supporting people, and driving technology forward, we encourage you to apply. Successful Candidate must be able to meet U.S. export control requirements (ITAR/EAR) to gain access to technical data. We are unable to accept candidates needing sponsorship. Salary ranges for this role are based on the job’s location and may be adjusted according to a candidate’s experience, reflecting our commitment to recognizing and rewarding individual expertise and contributions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on any legally protected status. Qualified applicants will receive consideration based on merit and business needs, and reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive, and duties or requirements may change as business needs evolve. Employment is at will and may be terminated by either the employee or the company at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.