IT Systems Administrator

About The Kendall Group

The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75 locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Why The Kendall Group?

Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.

Role Summary: Reporting to the IT Systems Manager, the IT Systems Administrator is a key member of the Information Technology team. The IT Systems Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of our network, as well as planning and implementing new projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of network infrastructure, system administration, and security.

Exciting work you will do:

The essential duties and responsibilities of the IT Systems Administrator will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software
• Troubleshoot network issues, including network connectivity issues, network security issues, and network performance issues
• Administer, oversee, and audit user access controls and permissions
• Implement security measures to protect the network
• Monitor network performance, including bandwidth usage, latency, and CPU utilization
• Plan and implement network upgrades
• Provide technical support to system users
• Perform routine maintenance tasks on company computers as needed
• Keep up to date with new technologies and suggest improvements to network and infrastructure
• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies you possess:

• Service Excellence
• Results, Action Oriented
• Accountability and Responsibility
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Process Management
• Problem Solving
• Displaying Technical Expertise

What you'll need:

• Work Experience: 2 years network and system administration experience
• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, related field, or equivalent work experience
• Analytics/Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office administrative product suite, Active Directory, Windows Server, and various LAN/WAN technologies; strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and other networking protocols; experience with security tools and techniques
• Organization Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed; ability to work in fast-paced, continuously evolving, and at times ambiguous environment
• Cross-functional Skills: Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines; flexible and quickly adaptable to changing priorities; demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to present information in a manner that can be understood by non-technical staff
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: 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 disability to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear; must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs, lift, and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Physical Environment: Normal office environment; occasional warehouse, fabrication environment, and exposure to moving equipment
• Travel: Must be willing to work occasional weekends or off hours and willing to travel if necessary

Qualifications we prefer but don't require:

• Work Experience: 4 years network and system administration experience
• Education: Advanced degree or certification
• Analytics/Computer Skills: Proficiency with SIP telephony, VMware deployment and administration, Linux, and modern security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or NERC-CIP

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.