IT Systems Administrator | Coopersville, MI

Salary Range: $67,000 - $106,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in it systems administrator? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Coopersville seeking experienced IT Systems Administrators.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Coopersville seeking IT Systems Administrators who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain critical IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and virtualization platforms, to ensure maximum uptime for manufacturing operations.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing-specific software (e.g., MES, SCADA, ERP modules) and hardware (e.g., industrial PCs, barcode scanners, PLCs connectivity).
• Implement and enforce cybersecurity measures to protect operational technology (OT) and IT systems from threats, ensuring data integrity and system availability.
• Perform regular system backups, disaster recovery planning, and testing to minimize production downtime in case of system failures.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and apply patches/updates to maintain system health and prevent disruptions to production.
• Administer network devices, firewalls, and VPNs to ensure secure and reliable connectivity across the factory floor and remote sites.
• Collaborate with production teams and vendors to integrate new technologies and optimize existing IT solutions for manufacturing efficiency.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, and virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Demonstrated experience with network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and industrial networking.
• Solid understanding of IT security principles and best practices, including cybersecurity for Operational Technology (OT) environments.
• Familiarity with manufacturing execution systems (MES), SCADA, or industrial control systems (ICS).
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues quickly to minimize production downtime.
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions for critical systems.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Operational Technology (OT) environments, including SCADA or ICS.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or ERP integration in a production setting.
• Understanding of industrial networking protocols (e.g., Modbus TCP, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP).
• Knowledge of IT/OT cybersecurity best practices in manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting IoT devices and sensor networks in an industrial context.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Systems Administrator, IT Administrator, Network Administrator, Server Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer, Cloud Administrator, DevOps Engineer, Linux Administrator, Windows Administrator, Technical Support Engineer, IT Support Specialist

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.