Systems Administrator III

Smith Arnold Partners
Are you ready to join an award-winning manufacturing company with an incredible culture, extremely low turnover, and a proven record of stability and success? This is your chance to be part of a team where your work truly matters. We’re a highly profitable organization that values our people, offers outstanding benefits, and provides endless opportunities for growth.
Employee testimonials:
Competitive pay, communicative leaders, room for growth!
Great benefits, great pay. Plenty of room for advancement if you apply yourself.
Great environment to grow your career!
Family run company that cares about its people. Produces high quality product that serves an essential need
Senior Management understands and supports creativity and innovation!
Title: Systems Engineer/Administrator
Location: Middletown, CT HYBRID-2 Days in the office
Salary: $95,000 – 115,000 +Bonus
We’re seeking a talented Systems Engineer/Administrator to help manage and maintain our IT infrastructure. If you’re passionate about technology, enjoy solving complex problems, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
What You’ll Do:
• Manage and maintain VMware vSphere infrastructure, including ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and virtual machines.
• Administer Active Directory domain services, including user and group management, group policies, and DNS.
• Create and maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and service records.
• Provide escalated support and troubleshooting for back-end systems and advanced data integration issues.
• Implement and enforce security best practices for the domain environment.
• Plan and execute system upgrades (occasionally after hours) while monitoring progress to completion.
• Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions for the Windows environment.
• Monitor system health via logs, performance metrics, and alerts.
• Collaborate with IT teams to support infrastructure needs across multiple projects.
What You Bring:
• Proficiency in VMware vSphere administration.
• Strong expertise in Windows Server administration (Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and Group Policy).
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• The drive to be a technical resource for your colleagues and share your expertise.
What We’re Looking For:
• Education: BA/BS with 3–6+ years of experience, MA/MS with 2–5+ years of experience, or relevant work experience.
• A passion for technology and the ability to take ownership of critical infrastructure.
Why Join Us?
• Award-winning culture: Be part of a team that truly values collaboration and innovation.
• Job stability: Our company has an exceptional track record of profitability and growth.
• Amazing benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and much more.
• Career growth: Endless opportunities to learn, grow, and advance.
If you’re ready to grow your career with a company that’s as committed to your success as you are, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and discover why our team stays for the long haul.