System Administrator II

Description

About UPF United Plastic Fabricating (UPF) and Tideman Marine build custom polyethylene and polypropylene water tanks for the fire industry, along with products for the industrial, transportation, marine, and defense markets. We’re growing, and our technology has to grow with us. Position Summary UPF is looking for a hands-on System Administrator II to support and improve the technology behind our manufacturing operations. You’ll be a primary internal resource for Windows servers, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, identity, virtualization, and backups. Within three to six months, you’ll take primary ownership of core systems, with support for specialized work. Primary Responsibilities

• Administer and troubleshoot Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, domain controllers, DNS, and DHCP.
• Support Microsoft 365, Exchange, identity, and Windows 11 escalations; maintain virtual servers, backups, and monitoring.
• Investigate complex issues across servers, endpoints, identity, and networks to the root cause.
• Support Microsoft Azure and build working knowledge of our Azure GCC High environment.
• Automate routine tasks with PowerShell to improve reliability.
• Bring knowledge in-house from outside partners and document configurations and recovery procedures.
• Help maintain technical controls and documentation supporting NIST 800-171 and CMMC.
• Take part in upgrades, migrations, and security projects.

Growth and Certifications In your first 90 days, we’ll build a technical growth plan with you that identifies a relevant Microsoft certification, the support available to earn it, and how completing it factors into a compensation review. Our Values in This Role We hire and lead by our PDCA values: Purpose, Doers, Curiosity, and Adaptable. Here, that means owning our core systems and finding the real cause.

Required Qualifications

• Microsoft infrastructure administration experience (degree, certifications, or military IT welcome).
• Practical understanding of AD, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP together.
• Hands-on Windows Server and Microsoft 365 support.
• Strong troubleshooting through to root cause.
• Virtualization, backups, networking, and monitoring.
• Clear documentation and communication with users and vendors.
• On-site in Ocala; occasional after-hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure administration, including identity or hybrid environments.
• Azure GCC High, Azure Government, or other regulated cloud.
• PowerShell or infrastructure automation.
• VMware or Hyper-V.
• Backup and disaster recovery planning.
• NIST 800-171, CMMC, or controlled data experience.
• Manufacturing or multi-site IT.

Physical Requirements These physical demands represent the requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office and server room work, with regular visits to the production floor where required PPE is provided and must be worn.
• Extended computer work; lift and rack equipment up to 50 lbs.

What We Offer Paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, student loan assistance, profit sharing, and an employee referral bonus. Employment is subject to company screening and access requirements.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

United Plastic Fabricating is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. This employer participates in E-Verify.