Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries.  We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are.  We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.  We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary

The Systems Administrator administers the operations of computer systems related to operating systems, servers, and end-user workstations. Additionally, the Administrator researches new technologies and leverages optimization techniques to ensure that systems operate efficiently.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the System Administrator will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Ensures that hardware and software infrastructure is maintained with latest firmware and software updates to maintain the security of information systems
2. Maintains Microsoft Active Directory and related infrastructure services such as Group Policy, RADIUS, DNS and DHCP
3. Manages file and print services and associated access permissions on servers and SAN storage
4. Solid technical skills and experience for maintaining an effective and efficient authentication and data storage system.
5. Install, configure and maintain server virtualization environment including guest operating systems and applications
6. Responds to end user inquiries and helpdesk tickets in conjunction with the entire IT Infrastructure team
7. Manage, maintain and test server backups and disaster recovery/business continuance plans
8. Implements security protocols and best practices including anti-virus, anti-malware, host-level intrusion detection and prevention
9. Remains abreast of changes in the company’s business environment in order to manage software and hardware requirements
10. Utilize a variety of monitoring and management tools to ensure availability of critical applications, storage and servers
11. Participate in on-call rotation
12. Works with IT architects, consultants and vendors on implementing new and troubleshooting existing systems
13. Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies:

1. Customer Focus
2. Decision Quality
3. Results, Action Oriented
4. Displaying Technical Expertise
5. Time Management/Organizational Ability

Requirements:

1. Work Experience: 5 years of system administration or related experience
2. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in MIS, Computer Science, CIS or related field
3. Computer Skills: Proficient when working within SDLC processes, programming languages, hardware and software; advanced test and debug knowledge
4. Organization Skills: Excellent organizational, ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed
5. Cross-functional skills: Ability to work well cross-functionally; engages and builds effective relationships across the organization; provides excellent internal and external customer service
6. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal skills; ability to influence and possesses organizational savvy; executive presence/impact are critical to success; ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information; ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization; strong interpersonal skills
7. Physical, Mental and Visual Skills:  Ability to sit for long periods daily, answering phone calls and looking at computer monitors for extended time lengths
8. Physical Environment: Normal office environment; potential of exposure to moving equipment, if proper safety procedures are not followed

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Work Experience: 7+ years of system administration in a multi-site enterprise environment; Fibre Channel and iSCSI storage administration experience
2. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in MIS, Computer Science, CIS or related field
3. Certifications: Industry certifications with Microsoft, VMware, Citrix, etc.

Physical Demands

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. The expected work hours are approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.  Weekend and overtime work may be required at certain times throughout the year.

Location: Elkhart, IN

Travel Expectations: Minimal travel is expected for this position <5%

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law.  This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters.  All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member.  Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members.  Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership.  Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.