Systems Administrator

About Us

Arwood Machine, A VulcanForms Company, is a well-established ISO-9001:2008, AS9100C certified high precision job shop in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964, Arwood has continually invested in various new technologies, robotic automation, and machine tools to ensure we remain a world-class, cutting-edge manufacturer.

VulcanForms seeks a Systems Administrator for our Newburyport, MA location.

Job Purpose

As the Systems Administrator at VulcanForms, Newburyport, MA, you will be responsible for the installation, management, security, and maintenance of our software, hardware, and network systems of our office. Periodic visits may be required to our parent company, VulcanForms Inc., in Devens, MA. Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. You should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. You should also have the patience to communicate with various interdisciplinary teams and users. Your goal will ensure that our technology infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage helpdesk and support services and respond to escalated help desk issues

• Lead IT-related efforts for implementation of compliance, quality, and resource planning systems

• Responsible for analysis, selection, and modification of enterprise systems, application software,

• Ensure IT infrastructure architecture standards maximize efficiency and support platform compatibility

• Leverage Best Practices to drive continuous improvement to the IT systems

• Perform internal audit programs, continuous security/penetration testing, and drive non-conformance issues to conclusion

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of work experience as a Microsoft Server Systems Administrator

• Experience supporting both Windows and Linux operating systems configuration and management

• Experience with Microsoft365

• Experience with networking and networking protocols

Preferred

• Extensive experience with Windows 10/11; Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012

• Experience with Linux - RedHat, CentOS & Ubuntu

• Knowledge of client/server environments, Group Policies, Domain Services, Networking, and realm

• Experience with hyperconverged infrastructures (Nutanix), Private Cloud, & Public Clouds (AWS & Azure)

• Experience with NAS technologies: configuration, permissions, protocols, sync, and backup

• Experience with configuration and implementation of VoIP technologies

• Familiarity with NIST Risk Management Framework, other computer security publications, and implementing system security controls following DFARS 252.204-7012 and or NIST SP 800-171 cyber security compliance standards

• Experience with configuring layer 2/3 network switches, DNS, VPN, and Palo Alto firewalls

• Experience with Wi-Fi technologies, security, and configuration

• Proven track record in from the ground-up IT Infrastructure specification, implementation, administration, and maintenance

• Experience managing costs and budget preparation, including software and hardware maintenance, supplies inventory, vendor relationship, and licensing

• Experience working with manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and medical devices industries

• Ability to successfully manage many issues/projects at multiple sites simultaneously

• Strong sense of ownership

• Team player with excellent documentation and communication skills

• Excited about taking on new challenges in the metal additive manufacturing industry and working in a fast-paced startup environment

• Self-motivated, hands-on, practical mindset, and capable of setting and reaching ambitious goals

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are available to you starting on your first day of employment

• Generous time off package, including vacation PTO, sick PTO, and 14 company-paid federal holidays

• 401(k) with company match and stock options