What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administrator position at Prime Controls?
About Prime
Introducing Prime Controls
Established in 2004, Prime Controls is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients' industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of over 1000 employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the South-Central United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.
Overview
What You Will Do
As an ETS Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for building, configuring, and maintaining virtual machines, Windows servers, and industrial-grade computing environments that support control system deployments. You will work closely with project engineers and network specialists to deliver secure, reliable, and consistent system platforms for industrial automation solutions across a range of industries.
A Typical Day at Prime Controls
The Basic
What We Offer
Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to:
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities may be made.
Physical Demands
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
EEO
Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.
As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.
Introducing Prime Controls
Established in 2004, Prime Controls is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients' industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of over 1000 employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the South-Central United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.
Overview
What You Will Do
As an ETS Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for building, configuring, and maintaining virtual machines, Windows servers, and industrial-grade computing environments that support control system deployments. You will work closely with project engineers and network specialists to deliver secure, reliable, and consistent system platforms for industrial automation solutions across a range of industries.
A Typical Day at Prime Controls
- Set up and configure Windows Server and client operating systems in accordance with project and cybersecurity requirements
- Build and maintain virtual environments (VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix) for control system projects
- Install and configure backup solutions, antivirus software, and endpoint protection tools
- Manage Active Directory configurations including users, groups, GPOs, and security settings
- Create standardized virtual machine templates and documentation for repeatable deployments
- Apply operating system patches and updates based on customer and security compliance needs
- Collaborate with ETS Network Specialists to integrate systems into control network topologies
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues during FAT, SAT, and commissioning support
- Prepare and maintain documentation including configuration guides, IP assignments, and support records
- Support cybersecurity hardening efforts, including system lockdowns and baseline image control
- Travel should not exceed 30%
The Basic
- 3 years of experience in systems administration or IT support, ideally in an industrial or project-based environment
- Proficiency with Windows Server and client OS platforms
- Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.)
- Familiarity with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
- Strong troubleshooting skills and an ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
- Excellent organizational and documentation habits
- Service-oriented attitude eager to learn and support a multi-disciplinary, diverse team
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- Relevant certifications (CompTIA Server , Microsoft MCSA, VMware VCP, etc.)
- Scripting proficiency (PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.)
- Experience with building and quoting server, endpoint, and storage configurations (Dell Configurator, SuperMicro Configurator, CDW, etc.)
- Familiarity with container technologies (Dockers, Kubernetes, etc.)
- Experience working with OT or control system infrastructure and SCADA applications
- Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity frameworks and secure configuration practices
- Familiarity with enterprise storage (Dell PowerVault/Store, HPE Nimble, Pure, QNAP, vSAN, Nutanix, etc.)
What We Offer
Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to:
- Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account(s)
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Generous PTO
- Numerous company events
- 401k matching
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities may be made.
Physical Demands
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
EEO
Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.
As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.