Systems Administrator I

Position: Systems Administrator I

Location/Department: Richmond, VA Headquarters/Information Systems

Status: Full Time/Salaried Non-Exempt

Our Company

Universal Corporation is a global business-to-business agriproducts company with over 100 years of experience supplying products and innovative solutions to meet our customers’ evolving needs. With operations in over 30 countries on five continents, we are uniquely positioned to leverage our worldwide network to access a diverse, reliable supply of plant-based materials. This presence, combined with our supply chain expertise, integrated processing capabilities, and commitment to sustainability, enables us to deliver high-quality, customizable, and traceable value-added agriproducts essential to our customers’ success. We have two operating segments: Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. We are the leading global leaf tobacco supplier. Our Tobacco Operations involve procuring and processing flue-cured, burley, dark air-cured, and oriental leaf tobacco for manufacturers of consumer tobacco products and performing related services. Through our Ingredients Operations, we procure raw materials globally and process the raw materials through a variety of value-added manufacturing processes to produce high-quality, innovative, specialty plant-based ingredients, including fruits, vegetables, botanical extracts, and flavorings for consumer-packaged goods manufacturers, retailers, and food and beverage companies.

Universal conducts business in over 30 countries on five continents and employs over 25,000 permanent and seasonal workers. Domestically, Universal employs over 1,000 permanent and seasonal workers, and its revenues ending March 31, 2024, were $2.75 billion.

For more information on Universal, visit our website at www.universalcorp.com

Summary

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Systems Administrator I to join our IT team. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals with foundational experience in Microsoft Active Directory, Azure, and general IT support. The successful candidate will assist in maintaining system stability, supporting users, and learning advanced administrative tasks under the guidance of senior staff.

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

• Assist in managing Microsoft Active Directory, including user account creation and group management.
• Support Azure AD and basic cloud service configurations.
• Provide technical support to end-users for hardware, software, and network issues.
• Monitor system performance and report anomalies to senior administrators.
• Help maintain documentation for IT procedures and configurations.
• Participate in system updates, backups, and patch management.
• Collaborate with IT team members on infrastructure projects and initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in IT support or systems administration.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Active Directory and Azure services.
• Familiarity with Windows Server and desktop operating systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills

• Certifications such as CompTIA A , Network , or Microsoft Fundamentals.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting or basic automation tools.
• Exposure to cloud platforms and virtualization technologies.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of market-competitive total rewards that include 401(k) match, pension, merit increases, paid holidays, medical, dental, life, vision, short and long-term disability benefits, and tuition assistance to name a few.

EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet Employer

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.