Systems Administrator

When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original.
You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry … and still leads the way.
We are looking for a Systems Administrator to help us understand the functional requirements of the manufacturing organization and translate them into actionable deliverables for IT.
This role owns the implementation and management of the server infrastructure that supports our manufacturing operation.
The individual ensures server environments that support our production operation are running efficiently by monitoring performance and performing maintenance tasks (upgrading, patching, troubleshooting, etc.
).
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Systems Administration Design and build server systems to support the enterprise operation.
Design, build, maintain, diagnose, and troubleshoot all servers for the organization.
Recommend, plan, and implement best practices for the server environment for rapidly growing company.
Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations for the enterprise operations.
Perform and maintain file transfer technologies for organization.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or system related problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
Implement and provide technical support for voice services and equipment, including voice mail system, and telecom system.
Implement, own, and provide technical support for collaboration equipment across the organization.
Maintain server hardware and software; perform upgrades and monthly patching.
Manage inventory, licensing, of all server environments.
Own the Datacenters at all locations.
Includes UPS monitoring, environmental variables.
Vendor Management Work closely with outside vendors for quoting and ordering new products.
Work closely with outside vendors for managed services for cloud base environments in AWS and Azure.
Support / Incident Management Act as senior support to junior level staff members.
Track, monitor and document interaction on tickets for timely resolution in a high availability manufacturing environment.
Business Analysis Interact and work closely with enterprise IT teams and other enterprise entities inside organization.
Understanding functional requirements of the enterprise organization and translating them into actionable deliverables for IT.
Liaison with other IT disciplines (Network, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Applications) to ensure proper support of projects and systems in enterprise.
Track and trend processing and storage utilization.
Propose changes to proactively support changes in scope or activity level.
Provide SOX Audit Support, as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s): An ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge: Computers and Electronics— Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
English Language— Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Customer and Personal Service— Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Administrative — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography, and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Supervises: N/A Education/Experience Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (or like program) and 5+ years of Windows Server Administration Experience.
Experience with creating and managing Group Policy, Powershell scripts, and other Advanced Windows Administration.
VMWare Administration experience.
Active Directory/DNS/DHCP experience.
Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing with users of differing technical knowledge to translate business requirements and information.
Experience with cloud-based Server Solutions (ex.
AWS or Azure).
Preferred: Exposure in a high availability manufacturing environment a plus (think quick, adapt, execute, ever changing environment).
Cisco HyperFlex (HX) exposure.
Meraki and Cisco network exposure.
APC UPS exposure.
WHO WE ARE Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world's first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products.
That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living.
Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainably made, wood-alternative decking and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the U.
S.
A.
As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country and caring for the communities and the planet where we live.
We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes.
Everything we do is grounded in our values and guided by our beliefs.
We are looking for candidates who embody our core values: Do the Right Thing Act with Boldness and Authenticity Drive Sustainability Innovate and Adapt At Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse and unified team who sustain the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader—learning, adapting, solving and succeeding.
We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex.
BENEFITS & PERKS We believe that effort should be rewarded.
We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours.
Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck: Time Off - We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance- Choose from a variety of options.
We’ll cover a generous share of the cost.
Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
401(k) With Company Match- Save for your retirement and we’ll match it dollar for dollar.
Tuition Reimbursement - We’re all about lifting each other to the next level.
When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab.
Training and Education - We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby.
Stock Purchase Program - Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
Employee Discount Program - When you make the World’s No.
1 Decking Brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself.
We’ll give you a discount.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship.
There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve.
That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise—enhancing your career, your team, and our shared efforts.
You will help shape our future.
JOB LOCATION Winchester, VA, United States POSITION TYPE Full-Time Onsite/Regular