A Kingspan Company

For over 60 years Tate has been an industry leading global provider of innovative next generation solutions for raised access floor, structural ceilings, and data center containment. Our high-end architectural finishes allow commercial buildings to create a signature style while maintaining the sustainability, high-performance, and long-term return on investment advantages associated with a flexible and adaptive raised access floor. Tates custom manufacturing capabilities and innovative line of products provide data centers with an optimized floor-to-ceiling solution.

Tate is proud to be part of the Kingspan Group of companies headquartered in Ireland. The Kingspan Group is a leading building and manufacturing company with a portfolio of more than 150 manufacturing facilities and 15,000 employees globally. By being part of Kingspan, we retain the heritage and culture of a family business, while being part of a global network of leaders in the high-performance building material industry.

Ready to be part of our team?

We are looking for a Systems Administrator for our Jessup, MDoffice!

The Kingspan NA Systems Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and maintenance of core infrastructure, providing support to the Infrastructure Manager and team in the provisioning and maintenance of information technology systems necessary for the fulfilment of business commitments and objectives.

Applicant should be a self-starter with very good analytical, organizational, oral and written communication skills.

Essential Duties:

• Administer, manage and troubleshoot core systems and network issues
• Work with team lead to implement business technology solutions
• Assist with trouble ticket team escalations
• Supervision and coordination of IT Infrastructure projects in coordination with team management, business stake holders and outside vendors.
• SOP and Systems Documentation
• Ensure operational compliance within departmental standards and general industry best practice

Skills/Experience:

The Systems Administrator should have:

• Cabling and Network infrastructure standards & best practices
• Core Systems Administration, Troubleshooting and Management in a multi-site environment
• Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019 Troubleshooting & Management
• Microsoft Active Directory
• Core Networking
• Office365 Administration
• IP Telephony Systems Administration
• Azure Cloud Administration
• VMware Administration
• Documentation of IT processes, procedures, systems and incidents as appropriate
• Videoconferencing
• Security Fundamentals
• SSO/Two-Factor Authentication
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred
• Occasional National & International Travel

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated, proactive multitasker in a busy multi-site environment
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently when required
• Strong verbal and writing skills
• Good prioritization skills
• Good listener and excellent inter-personal communication skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Calm under pressure
• Work non-standard work hours when required
• Occasional travel for national and international project work

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Exert up to 40 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

**Kingspan is an Equal Opportunity Employer**