What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mid-Level Systems & Network Administrator / Windows / Cisco / Onsite in Lancaster SC position at Motion Recruitment?
This organization, a well-established player in manufacturing and enterprise operations, is seeking a Mid-Level Systems & Network Administrator to join its team in Lancaster, South Carolina (onsite, 5 days/week)—just 30 minutes outside of Charlotte. This role is ideal for someone with a strong blend of systems and networking experience who enjoys working in a hands-on, infrastructure-focused environment. The organization is undergoing key infrastructure initiatives including virtualization and identity management transformations, making this an exciting time to join.
Required Skills & Experience
Tech Breakdown
Required Skills & Experience
- 3–5 years of professional IT experience in systems administration and/or infrastructure support
- Hands-on experience working with Windows Server environments and enterprise systems (not just account provisioning or helpdesk tasks)
- Foundational networking knowledge (LAN/WAN, switches, routing basics) and ability to support network health alongside systems
- Experience monitoring server and network performance and troubleshooting infrastructure issues
- Familiarity with server patching processes and automation tools (e.g., NinjaOne or similar)
- Exposure to virtualization technologies such as VMware or Nutanix
- Understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM) concepts and tools
- Associate’s degree required
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience supporting or implementing Nutanix environments
- Exposure to IAM tools such as Ping or alternatives
- Experience working in environments with separate helpdesk/support tiers
- Strong troubleshooting skills across both infrastructure and networking layers
- Ability to manage multiple projects and proactively improve system performance
- Strong communication and collaboration skills in a small team environment
Tech Breakdown
- 50% Systems Administration (servers, virtualization, patching, system performance)
- 30% Networking Support (assisting network operations, monitoring network health)
- 20% Infrastructure Projects (IAM transition, virtualization migration, automation)
- 40% Monitoring system and network health; responding to performance issues
- 30% Supporting and maintaining server infrastructure, including patching and updates
- 20% Project work (Nutanix migration, IAM tooling changes, process improvements)
- 10% Escalated support issues (limited ticket-based work)
- Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure modernization projects
- Exposure to enterprise tools and systems transformations
- Collaborative team environment with strong growth potential
- Standard benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and PTO
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000