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System Administrator

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions
Bloomingdale, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/13/2025
Description

OVERVIEW

Cadrex is searching for a System Administrator who will operate as a member of the Cadrex Global IT team reporting to the Director of Network Operations, supporting all areas of Cadrex's business and IT solutions across all locations. This role has two areas of focus. The primary responsibility will focus on network and infrastructure administration and other IT-related projects. You will work alongside the other IT team members to help build and support our unique production and office infrastructure. This includes installing, administering, and troubleshooting Cadrex’s network, network devices, server infrastructure, and monitoring systems. The remainder of your job duties will be to provide the support for Cadrex employees. This includes working with local MSPs, troubleshooting end-user support requests, provisioning workstations for employees, assisting with technology orientation sessions with new employees, supporting all business systems, applications, and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

NETWORK ADMINISTRATION

  • Assist with management of corporate network environment, consisting of Cisco switches, firewalls, routers, wireless access point and controllers
  • Assist with server maintenance and administration, including virtualization
  • Assist with Active Directory administration
  • Assist with Microsoft 365 administration
  • Evaluate network performance issues by using methods and tools to analyze, tune and troubleshoot network issues
  • Secure network by developing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation, maintaining documentation
  • Coordinate work with outside vendors and consultants based on assigned project work
  • Administer hardware and software updates and upgrades, system patches, bug fixes, and major releases that will improve the performance and reliability to client and manufacturing computer systems
  • Ensure high availability of enterprise voice and data platforms that support internal employee business functions
  • Contribute to maintaining and monitoring equipment and manufacturing systems
  • Perform periodic performance reporting to the IT Network Operations Director
  • Maintain and control inventory of the IT infrastructure and network equipment
  • Document the topology, operation, and troubleshooting procedures of network infrastructure

IT INCIDENTS, PROBLEMS, AND CHANGES

  • Prioritize and troubleshoot incidents as they arise
  • Support employees' desktop, laptop, and print computing needs
  • Coach and train end-users
  • Configure and deploy desktop and laptop computers
  • Perform occasional work after-hours in the event of a service issue or maintenance/upgrade/repair work

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2 years’ related experience in a moderate-sized business
  • Must be able to complete complex projects with minimal to no supervision
  • Technical certifications a plus
  • Ability to work with users and other technicians with varying IT backgrounds.
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office Products Including Office 365
  • Strong knowledge of Cisco switches, HP servers, and VOIP phone systems
  • Availability to provide 24x7 support in the event an incident arises

EDUCATION

  • Associates degree preferred

LOCATION

  • Onsite

SCHEDULE

  • M-F - Work hours are to follow primary manufacturing times, however, at times after hours, weekends, or special work times are needed based on support and project needs

Total Compensation Includes

  • Health/dental/vision coverage
  • Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off and holiday pay
  • Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
  • 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
  • Education support program
  • Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
  • Referral bonuses
  • Bonus plan for all full-time employees

CADREX’S CORE VALUES

  • Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

About Us

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training

Salary Description

$62,000-$104,000 Yearly

Salary : $62,000 - $104,000

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