System Administrator Engineer - 3M

Job Description:

System Administrator Engineer

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you.With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

The Systems Manufacturing Technology group leads 3M in the areas of data analytics, data automation, and automated inspection to improve manufacturing operations across 3M. This person will work closely with software development and application engineering teams to enable deployment and usage of core digital technologies. They will provide leadership in the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) technologies. This is an opportunity to advance and differentiate the way in which these technologies are used and deployed at 3M.

As a System Administrator Engineer you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Lead improvement initiatives for computer system architecture, including deployment automation and next generation architecture designs
• Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, software applications, and system management tools on new and existing computer system architecture
• Develop and implement automation scripts to improve efficiency and reduce manual tasks
• Monitor system performance and ensure the reliability and availability of systems. Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues
• Serve as point person between Engineering-Manufacturing Technology and corporate IT, develop a strong partnership across these groups, and provide strategic guidance to ensure successful computer system deployments in an ever-changing IT-OT landscape
• Computer system administration including server patching and vulnerability remediation
• Support systems across the global 3M manufacturing footprint, including on-call system support

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering Information systems

-OR-

• Three (3) years in full-time Systems Engineer/Analyst/Administrator role

-AND-

• One (1) year experience with server imaging and setup of windows applications
• One (1) year experience with system security vulnerabilities and remediation thereof

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Five (5) or more years’ experience in full-time Systems Engineer role
• Experience with 3M IT corporate systems
• Leadership of large, system-level projects
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and provide guidance to solution
• Experience with core tools such as Hyper V virtual machines, Microsoft SQL, Active Directory, PowerShell
• Software development experience
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and team skills.

Work location:

• Onsite-Maplewood, MN

Travel: May include up to 20% US domestic & international, primarily to 3M manufacturing locations

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being 

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $95,825 - $117,120, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 12/18/2024 To 01/17/2025 Or until filledLearn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

3M is an equal opportunity employer.  3M  will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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