Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Endpoint Management: Oversee endpoint devices' deployment, configuration, and management. Ensure security, updates, and compliance with company policies.
• Systems Administration: Maintain servers, storage, and virtualization environments; perform updates, backups, and troubleshooting for optimal performance.
• Network Management: Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure; monitor performance and security, resolve issues.
• Security Management: Implement and enforce security policies; conduct assessments and audits to mitigate risks.
• Team Leadership: Mentor IT staff, support professional growth, and collaborate with other departments on IT solutions.
• Project Management: Plan and execute IT projects, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and objectives met; coordinate with vendors and providers.
• End User Support: Point of escalation for Tier III and above support issues

Key Attributes:

• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), and network protocols.
• Experience with security frameworks and best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial data to non-financial audiences.
• Highly collaborative team player with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or relevant industry experience

Experience:

• Required: Minimum of 7+ years of experience in IT operations, with a focus on Endpoint, Systems, and Network Management.

Skills:

• Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of Products and Enterprise Business Software.
• Preferred: Experience with Cisco, Extreme Networks, Palo Alto, VMWare, and Advance Security Tools.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada) 

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER – Canada 
 
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. 
 
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company’s operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others. 
 
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
 
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Employment is always subject to the Silgan’s rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.
 
Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws. 
 
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.