IT Operations Admin I

Power the Future of Steel Manufacturing as an IT Operations Administrator

Location: Crawford, IN (fully ONSITE) | Schedule: Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm | Payrate: $38- $45/hour

Contract Length: 12 months to start, possible extension

Are you an experienced IT professional who thrives in fast-paced enterprise environments and enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges? PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a skilled IT Operations Administrator to support a leading company in the steel manufacturing industry. In this critical role, you’ll help drive operational excellence by maintaining and improving enterprise-wide systems that keep production and business operations running efficiently and securely.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate across departments, and make a direct impact in a heavy industrial environment where innovation, reliability, and safety come first.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities

As an IT Operations Administrator, you will design, configure, maintain, and support enterprise IT systems while partnering closely with business operations and production teams. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Administering and supporting Windows server environments
• Managing enterprise virtual/cloud platforms including VMware, Azure, Virtual Private Cloud environments, storage, networking, VMs, and container applications
• Troubleshooting and maintaining Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Certificates, File Shares, SMTP, IIS, Entra ID, Office 365, and SharePoint
• Supporting and managing access control systems, security cameras, and badge systems
• Overseeing software installation, licensing, hardware maintenance agreements, and application support
• Performing backup, disaster recovery testing, and maintaining recovery plans
• Assisting with network and security administration initiatives
• Leading or supporting Agile-based IT projects and coordinating contractor activities
• Recommending infrastructure improvements, upgrades, and process enhancements
• Providing mentorship and guidance to IT infrastructure team members
• Participating in a rotating on-call support schedule, including evenings and weekends as assigned
  
  

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of technical experience managing enterprise IT infrastructure in a data center and/or cloud environment
• Associate degree in an IT-related field OR 2 additional years of equivalent recent experience
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years of related IT experience
• Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows, Office, Outlook, and related applications
• Experience with networking equipment, conference room A/V systems, security systems, cameras, and badge access systems
• Experience with workstation imaging and MDM platforms such as Intune
• Knowledge of IIS Administration and/or SharePoint Administration
• Experience with Cohesity or Veeam backup systems
• VMware VCP Certification
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
• Azure Administrator Certification
• Scripting experience using PowerShell and/or Python
• Project management experience in Agile environments
• Manufacturing or process-industry IT experience preferred
• Experience configuring and managing server environments
• Customer support/helpdesk experience
• Experience working in a heavy industrial environment
  
  

Key Skills for Success

We’re Looking For Professionals Who Demonstrate

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Accountability and dependability
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Initiative and a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• A customer-focused approach to internal support
• Technical expertise across infrastructure hardware and software systems
  
  

Safety First

Safety is the top priority in every role. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to lead and uphold safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Ready to Build Something Stronger?

If you’re ready to take your IT infrastructure career to the next level while supporting mission-critical operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team driving innovation, reliability, and operational excellence in the steel manufacturing industry.

Pay Details: $38.00 to $45.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
  
  

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.