What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administrator position at IP Corporation?
Systems Administrator
Location: Vadnais Heights, MN (On-site)
What is IP Corporation?
IP Corporation is a privately held, family-owned chemical manufacturing organization with more than 70 years of stability, innovation, and growth. Headquartered in Minnesota, IP Corporation supports a portfolio of operating companies that manufacture and distribute resins, gel coats, composite materials, and specialty polymer solutions used across a wide range of industrial applications.
Our operating companies—Interplastic Corporation, North American Composites, HK Research, and Molding Products—work together to deliver technical expertise, high-quality products, and long-term partnerships to customers around the world. We are known for our customer-first mindset, strong technical capabilities, and collaborative culture built on trust and continuous improvement.
What is a Systems Administrator?
A Systems Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining core IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and cloud environments. This role supports system stability, security, and performance while independently resolving moderately complex issues and contributing to infrastructure projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You Can Expect to Do as a Systems Administrator:
- Administer and maintain servers, storage systems, networking components, and cloud environments
- Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex system and infrastructure issues with minimal supervision
- Implement standard system configurations, updates, and security hardening practices
- Support IT initiatives such as system migrations, upgrades, and integrations
- Monitor system performance, availability, and security, taking corrective action as needed
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and knowledge base articles
- Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on troubleshooting and best practices
- Participate in backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes
- Manage or support small-scale infrastructure projects
What We Are Looking For in a Systems Administrator:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
- 3–7 years of systems administration experience
- Strong knowledge of Windows and/or Linux server administration
- Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V
- Basic to intermediate experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
- Experience with system patching, updates, and vulnerability remediation
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python
- Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery processes
- Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management concepts preferred
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
Why Join IP Corporation?
- Be part of a stable, privately held organization with long-term market presence
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, and 401(k) with company match
- Opportunity to grow and make an impact in a collaborative environment
IP Corporation are Equal Opportunity Employers.
We encourage diversity in the workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary : $85,000 - $110,000