IT Systems Administrator

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 TEI's 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 TEI's 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.

• 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 TEI's 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Entry Level Experience in Systems Administration, IT Operations, or IT Support.