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IT Administrator

Smiths Group


Job Location:

Romeoville, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 September 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 8 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The IT Administrator is responsible for managing maintaining and supporting the organizations IT infrastructure including servers networks hardware software cybersecurity business intelligence systems and end-user support. This role ensures the reliability of technology systems supporting manufacturing operations ERP platforms production processes shop floor technologies and enterprise reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Network Management

  • Install configure maintain and monitor servers networks switches firewalls and wireless systems.
  • Work with centralized IT team to manage Windows Server environments Active Directory DNS DHCP and Group Policies.
  • Monitor system performance and proactively address infrastructure issues.
  • Ensure system availability and minimize downtime for business-critical applications.

End-User Support

  • Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support across office and production environments.
  • Troubleshoot hardware software network connectivity printer and mobile device issues.
  • Configure and deploy desktops laptops tablets and peripherals.
  • Manage user accounts permissions and access controls.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

  • Implement cybersecurity best practices including endpoint protection and MFA.
  • Monitor security alerts and respond to incidents.
  • Perform vulnerability assessments and system updates.
  • Support compliance requirements and security standards.

Manufacturing Systems & Business Intelligence Support

  • Support ERP systems MES platforms barcode scanners shop floor PCs and production technologies.
  • Develop maintain and enhance Power BI dashboards and reports for operations quality inventory production and leadership teams.
  • Collaborate with business leaders to identify KPI and reporting requirements.
  • Create data models visualizations and automated reports using Power BI.
  • Ensure data accuracy integrity and consistency across reporting platforms.
  • Support integrations between manufacturing equipment business systems and reporting tools.

Systems Administration

  • Work with centralized IT team to manage Microsoft 365 including Exchange Online Teams SharePoint OneDrive and Intune.
  • Perform system backups and disaster recovery testing.
  • Maintain software licensing and IT asset inventories.
  • Configure and support VMware or Hyper-V environments.

Vendor & Project Management

  • Coordinate with vendors and service providers.
  • Assist with IT projects upgrades and implementations.
  • Evaluate hardware and software solutions to improve efficiency.
  • Maintain IT documentation policies and procedures.

Qualifications :

equired Qualifications

  • Associate or Bachelor degree in IT Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
  • 3 years of IT administration or systems support experience.
  • Experience with Microsoft 365 Windows Server Active Directory and networking.
  • Experience creating and maintaining Power BI dashboards and reports.
  • Knowledge of data analysis data modeling and SQL.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of DAX Power Query Microsoft Fabric Azure Data Services or cloud platforms.
  • Certifications such as Azure Administrator CompTIA Network Security or CCNA.

Additional Information :

Key Competencies

  • Customer service orientation
  • Analytical thinking and problem solving
  • Data analytics and business intelligence reporting
  • Power BI dashboard development and data visualization
  • Project coordination and teamwork
  • Strong written and verbal communication

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to move and install IT equipment up to 40 pounds.
  • Ability to work in office warehouse and manufacturing environments.
  • Occasional travel between company locations.

Work Environment

  • Position operates in office and manufacturing floor environments and may require occasional after-hours support.

 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

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Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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Smiths Group is a global technology company that delivers solutions for the world’s evolving challenges. With a history spanning over 170 years, we operate across multiple sectors, including healthcare, energy, defense, and manufacturing. Our five divisions—John Crane, Smiths Detectio ... View more

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