Globe Life - The Sperry Agency
Columbia, South Carolina
Benefits Representative/Management Are you looking for a career path that gives you the freedom and flexibility to control your schedule/compensation, but also has the security and stability of a Fortune 500 company? The Sperry Agency is seeking an ambitious applicant that wishes to combine a strong work ethic, integrity and dedication to servicing their communities into a rewarding career. As we continue to grow into new markets and territory expansion we are looking for candidates seeking growth both professionally and financially. We are a leader in the life and supplemental health insurance industry, and we have been servicing working-class American families since 1900. Compensation and Benefits: Competitive income and with weekly bonuses Ongoing training and leadership development Company paid trips (international and domestic) Room for continued advancement Flexible schedule available Key Responsibilities: Service existing client base. Supervision of team activity and results Train and develop incoming team members on existing systems. Daily focus on client management/growth, training, and leadership development Required Skills / Desired Qualifications: Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate. Ability to work independently and within a team aspect Passion for helping people and developing relationships. Self-motivated and goal-oriented mindset. The desire to be active in the community. Must have a clean background and have reliable transportation.
Benefits Representative/Management Are you looking for a career path that gives you the freedom and flexibility to control your schedule/compensation, but also has the security and stability of a Fortune 500 company? The Sperry Agency is seeking an ambitious applicant that wishes to combine a strong work ethic, integrity and dedication to servicing their communities into a rewarding career. As we continue to grow into new markets and territory expansion we are looking for candidates seeking growth both professionally and financially. We are a leader in the life and supplemental health insurance industry, and we have been servicing working-class American families since 1900. Compensation and Benefits: Competitive income and with weekly bonuses Ongoing training and leadership development Company paid trips (international and domestic) Room for continued advancement Flexible schedule available Key Responsibilities: Service existing client base. Supervision of team activity and results Train and develop incoming team members on existing systems. Daily focus on client management/growth, training, and leadership development Required Skills / Desired Qualifications: Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate. Ability to work independently and within a team aspect Passion for helping people and developing relationships. Self-motivated and goal-oriented mindset. The desire to be active in the community. Must have a clean background and have reliable transportation.
Raytheon
Framingham, Massachusetts
Date Posted: 2026-02-02 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 1001 Boston Post Rd BLDG 1 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Engineering Discipline is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to design, develop and test to shape innovative solutions for our customers. Join our organization and experience the Systems V engineering life cycle while interfacing with a variety of engineering disciplines, subject matter experts, chief engineers, chief technologists, the customer, and so many more to ensure we design, integrate, test and strengthen our systems to work the first time and every time for our warfighters! What You Will Do: Support engineering activities related to testing and troubleshooting of hardware and software Functional analysis of real world and test data; trade studies to bring advanced features to fielded system Support troubleshooting and failure data analyses, including root cause and corrective action processes and advanced use of lab or field test equipment System integration and test support, possibly including live fire test events Support activity may require travel Complete and compile detailed performance evaluations, including the use of analysis tools, such as MATLAB Support qualification of our products Sustainment/Depot returns and repair Maintain engineering specifications (DS, ARD, etc.) & drawing (Schematics & Assembly Drawings) Prepare and present results in reports and briefings to internal or external stakeholders Maintain engineering databases Participate in periodic team meetings, interface teleconference meetings, working group meetings What You Will Learn: After completion of comprehensive on-the-job training, the candidate will be a part of a team supporting Systems Engineering, Systems Integration & Test activities across the product development lifecycle. Qualifications You Must Have: Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) obtained by start date This position requires 12 months or less of professional experience (excluding internships) Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer: Strong undergraduate level understanding of electrical, mechanical and/or software system integration, familiarity with C/C++/C# preferred Experience with or exposure to various military platforms such as ships, ground combat systems, fixed and rotary wing aircraft Experience with tools, such as MATLAB or Python scripting, for instrumentation and collection of large data sets, data analysis and automation Experience with electrical schematics, interface control documentation, and communications protocols GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred What We Offer: Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Relocation eligible Learn More & Apply Now! Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume. Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
Date Posted: 2026-02-02 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 1001 Boston Post Rd BLDG 1 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Engineering Discipline is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to design, develop and test to shape innovative solutions for our customers. Join our organization and experience the Systems V engineering life cycle while interfacing with a variety of engineering disciplines, subject matter experts, chief engineers, chief technologists, the customer, and so many more to ensure we design, integrate, test and strengthen our systems to work the first time and every time for our warfighters! What You Will Do: Support engineering activities related to testing and troubleshooting of hardware and software Functional analysis of real world and test data; trade studies to bring advanced features to fielded system Support troubleshooting and failure data analyses, including root cause and corrective action processes and advanced use of lab or field test equipment System integration and test support, possibly including live fire test events Support activity may require travel Complete and compile detailed performance evaluations, including the use of analysis tools, such as MATLAB Support qualification of our products Sustainment/Depot returns and repair Maintain engineering specifications (DS, ARD, etc.) & drawing (Schematics & Assembly Drawings) Prepare and present results in reports and briefings to internal or external stakeholders Maintain engineering databases Participate in periodic team meetings, interface teleconference meetings, working group meetings What You Will Learn: After completion of comprehensive on-the-job training, the candidate will be a part of a team supporting Systems Engineering, Systems Integration & Test activities across the product development lifecycle. Qualifications You Must Have: Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) obtained by start date This position requires 12 months or less of professional experience (excluding internships) Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer: Strong undergraduate level understanding of electrical, mechanical and/or software system integration, familiarity with C/C++/C# preferred Experience with or exposure to various military platforms such as ships, ground combat systems, fixed and rotary wing aircraft Experience with tools, such as MATLAB or Python scripting, for instrumentation and collection of large data sets, data analysis and automation Experience with electrical schematics, interface control documentation, and communications protocols GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred What We Offer: Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Relocation eligible Learn More & Apply Now! Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume. Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
Valley Queen Cheese Factory
Clear Lake, South Dakota
JOB DESCRIPTION Position Summary This position is responsible for maintaining the reliability, security, and performance of the company's IT infrastructure. This includes administering Windows servers, virtual environments, and network systems such as switches, wireless access points, and firewalls. The role provides advanced technical support for complex issues, helps resolve system problems efficiently, and supports continuous improvement of IT services. This position also participates in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure critical systems remain available. Essential Functions Windows Server Administration: Install, configure, harden, patch, and maintain Windows Server (AD DS, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, file/print services, and server roles/features). Perform regular backup/restore tests and capacity planning. Virtualization (VMware ESXi): Manage ESXi hosts and clusters, vCenter, resource pools, templates, snapshots, VM provisioning, and lifecycle. Monitor performance, remediate host/VM issues, and maintain HA/DRS configuration. Cisco Network (Switches/APs/Firewalls): Configure and support Cisco switches (Layer 2/Layer 3), wireless access points/controllers, and firewalls including VLANs, STP, trunking, routing, ACLs, NAT, VPN, QoS, and segmentation. Collaborate on network designs that prioritize resilience, security, and scalability. Layer 3 Support: Act as an escalation point for complex incidents and service requests across servers, virtualization, and network domains. Lead troubleshooting, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective/preventive actions. Monitoring & Alerting: Maintain and tune system and network monitoring, logs, and alerting. Proactively identify performance bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and security anomalies. Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain security baselines, patch management, endpoint protection, firewall policies, identity and access controls, and least privilege standards. Assist with audit readiness and documentation. Backup/DR/BCP: Administer backup jobs, conduct periodic recovery drills, and support disaster recovery/BCP activities for on prem workloads and critical applications. Change Management: Prepare implementation plans, risk assessments, and rollback procedures. Coordinate maintenance windows and communicate planned downtime to stakeholders. Documentation: Create and maintain accurate configuration records, network/server diagrams, inventory, runbooks, standard operating procedures, and access credentials management. Vendor & MSP Coordination: Work with vendors and managed service providers to troubleshoot issues, schedule upgrades, and evaluate solutions. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and standardize infrastructure operations; contribute to technology roadmaps and lifecycle refresh plans. Maintain highest level of confidentiality with company information at all times. CompetenciesTechnical ExpertiseProblem Solving/AnalysisSecurity MindsetDetail OrientedCommunication ProficiencyInitiative Supervisory Responsibility This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office and data-center environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and technology. Physical Demands The physical demands for this position are mainly sedentary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and frequently sit, stand, and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasional work in server rooms and network closets may require bending, kneeling, and ladder use. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time, onsite role located in Milbank, SD. Regular work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional responsibility for rotating on-call coverage that may include evenings and weekends. Travel Occasional overnight travel may be necessary for training and development. Required Education, Experience & Certifications Associate's degree in computer/network security, information technology or related field and/or equivalent experience. 3+ years of system administration in production environments. Preferred Education, Experience & Certifications. Bachelor's degree in related field. 5+ years in infrastructure/system administration. Relevant industry certifications (Cisco, Windows, VMware, etc.) Bilingual in English/Spanish. Additional Eligibility Qualifications None. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of responsibilities, duties or tasks that are required of the employee for this job. Responsibilities, duties and tasks may change at any time with or without notice. Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
JOB DESCRIPTION Position Summary This position is responsible for maintaining the reliability, security, and performance of the company's IT infrastructure. This includes administering Windows servers, virtual environments, and network systems such as switches, wireless access points, and firewalls. The role provides advanced technical support for complex issues, helps resolve system problems efficiently, and supports continuous improvement of IT services. This position also participates in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure critical systems remain available. Essential Functions Windows Server Administration: Install, configure, harden, patch, and maintain Windows Server (AD DS, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, file/print services, and server roles/features). Perform regular backup/restore tests and capacity planning. Virtualization (VMware ESXi): Manage ESXi hosts and clusters, vCenter, resource pools, templates, snapshots, VM provisioning, and lifecycle. Monitor performance, remediate host/VM issues, and maintain HA/DRS configuration. Cisco Network (Switches/APs/Firewalls): Configure and support Cisco switches (Layer 2/Layer 3), wireless access points/controllers, and firewalls including VLANs, STP, trunking, routing, ACLs, NAT, VPN, QoS, and segmentation. Collaborate on network designs that prioritize resilience, security, and scalability. Layer 3 Support: Act as an escalation point for complex incidents and service requests across servers, virtualization, and network domains. Lead troubleshooting, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective/preventive actions. Monitoring & Alerting: Maintain and tune system and network monitoring, logs, and alerting. Proactively identify performance bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and security anomalies. Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain security baselines, patch management, endpoint protection, firewall policies, identity and access controls, and least privilege standards. Assist with audit readiness and documentation. Backup/DR/BCP: Administer backup jobs, conduct periodic recovery drills, and support disaster recovery/BCP activities for on prem workloads and critical applications. Change Management: Prepare implementation plans, risk assessments, and rollback procedures. Coordinate maintenance windows and communicate planned downtime to stakeholders. Documentation: Create and maintain accurate configuration records, network/server diagrams, inventory, runbooks, standard operating procedures, and access credentials management. Vendor & MSP Coordination: Work with vendors and managed service providers to troubleshoot issues, schedule upgrades, and evaluate solutions. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and standardize infrastructure operations; contribute to technology roadmaps and lifecycle refresh plans. Maintain highest level of confidentiality with company information at all times. CompetenciesTechnical ExpertiseProblem Solving/AnalysisSecurity MindsetDetail OrientedCommunication ProficiencyInitiative Supervisory Responsibility This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office and data-center environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and technology. Physical Demands The physical demands for this position are mainly sedentary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and frequently sit, stand, and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasional work in server rooms and network closets may require bending, kneeling, and ladder use. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time, onsite role located in Milbank, SD. Regular work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional responsibility for rotating on-call coverage that may include evenings and weekends. Travel Occasional overnight travel may be necessary for training and development. Required Education, Experience & Certifications Associate's degree in computer/network security, information technology or related field and/or equivalent experience. 3+ years of system administration in production environments. Preferred Education, Experience & Certifications. Bachelor's degree in related field. 5+ years in infrastructure/system administration. Relevant industry certifications (Cisco, Windows, VMware, etc.) Bilingual in English/Spanish. Additional Eligibility Qualifications None. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of responsibilities, duties or tasks that are required of the employee for this job. Responsibilities, duties and tasks may change at any time with or without notice. Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Valley Queen Cheese Factory
Madison, Minnesota
JOB DESCRIPTION Position Summary This position is responsible for maintaining the reliability, security, and performance of the company's IT infrastructure. This includes administering Windows servers, virtual environments, and network systems such as switches, wireless access points, and firewalls. The role provides advanced technical support for complex issues, helps resolve system problems efficiently, and supports continuous improvement of IT services. This position also participates in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure critical systems remain available. Essential Functions Windows Server Administration: Install, configure, harden, patch, and maintain Windows Server (AD DS, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, file/print services, and server roles/features). Perform regular backup/restore tests and capacity planning. Virtualization (VMware ESXi): Manage ESXi hosts and clusters, vCenter, resource pools, templates, snapshots, VM provisioning, and lifecycle. Monitor performance, remediate host/VM issues, and maintain HA/DRS configuration. Cisco Network (Switches/APs/Firewalls): Configure and support Cisco switches (Layer 2/Layer 3), wireless access points/controllers, and firewalls including VLANs, STP, trunking, routing, ACLs, NAT, VPN, QoS, and segmentation. Collaborate on network designs that prioritize resilience, security, and scalability. Layer 3 Support: Act as an escalation point for complex incidents and service requests across servers, virtualization, and network domains. Lead troubleshooting, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective/preventive actions. Monitoring & Alerting: Maintain and tune system and network monitoring, logs, and alerting. Proactively identify performance bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and security anomalies. Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain security baselines, patch management, endpoint protection, firewall policies, identity and access controls, and least privilege standards. Assist with audit readiness and documentation. Backup/DR/BCP: Administer backup jobs, conduct periodic recovery drills, and support disaster recovery/BCP activities for on prem workloads and critical applications. Change Management: Prepare implementation plans, risk assessments, and rollback procedures. Coordinate maintenance windows and communicate planned downtime to stakeholders. Documentation: Create and maintain accurate configuration records, network/server diagrams, inventory, runbooks, standard operating procedures, and access credentials management. Vendor & MSP Coordination: Work with vendors and managed service providers to troubleshoot issues, schedule upgrades, and evaluate solutions. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and standardize infrastructure operations; contribute to technology roadmaps and lifecycle refresh plans. Maintain highest level of confidentiality with company information at all times. CompetenciesTechnical ExpertiseProblem Solving/AnalysisSecurity MindsetDetail OrientedCommunication ProficiencyInitiative Supervisory Responsibility This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office and data-center environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and technology. Physical Demands The physical demands for this position are mainly sedentary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and frequently sit, stand, and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasional work in server rooms and network closets may require bending, kneeling, and ladder use. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time, onsite role located in Milbank, SD. Regular work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional responsibility for rotating on-call coverage that may include evenings and weekends. Travel Occasional overnight travel may be necessary for training and development. Required Education, Experience & Certifications Associate's degree in computer/network security, information technology or related field and/or equivalent experience. 3+ years of system administration in production environments. Preferred Education, Experience & Certifications. Bachelor's degree in related field. 5+ years in infrastructure/system administration. Relevant industry certifications (Cisco, Windows, VMware, etc.) Bilingual in English/Spanish. Additional Eligibility Qualifications None. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of responsibilities, duties or tasks that are required of the employee for this job. Responsibilities, duties and tasks may change at any time with or without notice. Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
JOB DESCRIPTION Position Summary This position is responsible for maintaining the reliability, security, and performance of the company's IT infrastructure. This includes administering Windows servers, virtual environments, and network systems such as switches, wireless access points, and firewalls. The role provides advanced technical support for complex issues, helps resolve system problems efficiently, and supports continuous improvement of IT services. This position also participates in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure critical systems remain available. Essential Functions Windows Server Administration: Install, configure, harden, patch, and maintain Windows Server (AD DS, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, file/print services, and server roles/features). Perform regular backup/restore tests and capacity planning. Virtualization (VMware ESXi): Manage ESXi hosts and clusters, vCenter, resource pools, templates, snapshots, VM provisioning, and lifecycle. Monitor performance, remediate host/VM issues, and maintain HA/DRS configuration. Cisco Network (Switches/APs/Firewalls): Configure and support Cisco switches (Layer 2/Layer 3), wireless access points/controllers, and firewalls including VLANs, STP, trunking, routing, ACLs, NAT, VPN, QoS, and segmentation. Collaborate on network designs that prioritize resilience, security, and scalability. Layer 3 Support: Act as an escalation point for complex incidents and service requests across servers, virtualization, and network domains. Lead troubleshooting, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective/preventive actions. Monitoring & Alerting: Maintain and tune system and network monitoring, logs, and alerting. Proactively identify performance bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and security anomalies. Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain security baselines, patch management, endpoint protection, firewall policies, identity and access controls, and least privilege standards. Assist with audit readiness and documentation. Backup/DR/BCP: Administer backup jobs, conduct periodic recovery drills, and support disaster recovery/BCP activities for on prem workloads and critical applications. Change Management: Prepare implementation plans, risk assessments, and rollback procedures. Coordinate maintenance windows and communicate planned downtime to stakeholders. Documentation: Create and maintain accurate configuration records, network/server diagrams, inventory, runbooks, standard operating procedures, and access credentials management. Vendor & MSP Coordination: Work with vendors and managed service providers to troubleshoot issues, schedule upgrades, and evaluate solutions. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and standardize infrastructure operations; contribute to technology roadmaps and lifecycle refresh plans. Maintain highest level of confidentiality with company information at all times. CompetenciesTechnical ExpertiseProblem Solving/AnalysisSecurity MindsetDetail OrientedCommunication ProficiencyInitiative Supervisory Responsibility This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office and data-center environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and technology. Physical Demands The physical demands for this position are mainly sedentary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and frequently sit, stand, and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasional work in server rooms and network closets may require bending, kneeling, and ladder use. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time, onsite role located in Milbank, SD. Regular work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional responsibility for rotating on-call coverage that may include evenings and weekends. Travel Occasional overnight travel may be necessary for training and development. Required Education, Experience & Certifications Associate's degree in computer/network security, information technology or related field and/or equivalent experience. 3+ years of system administration in production environments. Preferred Education, Experience & Certifications. Bachelor's degree in related field. 5+ years in infrastructure/system administration. Relevant industry certifications (Cisco, Windows, VMware, etc.) Bilingual in English/Spanish. Additional Eligibility Qualifications None. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of responsibilities, duties or tasks that are required of the employee for this job. Responsibilities, duties and tasks may change at any time with or without notice. Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
