Bridgestone HosePower · 17 hours ago
IT Systems Administrator
Orange Park, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBridgestone HosePower is seeking a skilled and motivated IT Systems Administrator to join their team. The role involves ensuring the availability, performance, security, and maintenance of on-premises and cloud systems, managing servers, storage, networks, and core services, while providing Tier 2/3 support and automating routine tasks.
RetailManufacturingPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingWholesale
Hiring Manager
ANDREW TORREON
Responsibilities
Administer, monitor, and maintain Windows/Linux servers, virtualization platforms and cloud services (e.g., Microsoft 365/Azure)
Manage identity and access (Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID), group policies, single sign-on (SSO), and MFA
Maintain core infrastructure: DNS, DHCP, file/print services, certificate services, IIS/Apache, and backup/restore systems
Implement patching, configuration management, and system hardening; maintain OS and application currency
Monitor capacity, performance, and availability; remediate incidents and root causes; document post-incident reviews
Administer networking fundamentals: VLANs, routing, firewalls, VPN, Wi‑Fi; collaborate with network engineers on changes
Own backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans; perform regular tests and validate RPO/RTO targets
Secure systems in alignment with best practices; manage endpoint protection, EDR/XDR, logging, SIEM integrations, and least‑privilege
Manage licenses, asset inventory, and lifecycle (procurement, build, deployment, decommission)
Create and maintain documentation: diagrams, runbooks, SOPs, and knowledge base articles
Provide Tier 2/3 support, mentor service desk staff, and coordinate vendor escalations
Participate in change management; plan and execute maintenance windows and upgrades
Contribute to audits & compliance and remediate findings
Support project delivery: requirements, design, testing, cutover, and post‑implementation validation
Qualification
Required
Administer, monitor, and maintain Windows/Linux servers, virtualization platforms and cloud services (e.g., Microsoft 365/Azure)
Manage identity and access (Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID), group policies, single sign-on (SSO), and MFA
Maintain core infrastructure: DNS, DHCP, file/print services, certificate services, IIS/Apache, and backup/restore systems
Implement patching, configuration management, and system hardening; maintain OS and application currency
Monitor capacity, performance, and availability; remediate incidents and root causes; document post-incident reviews
Administer networking fundamentals: VLANs, routing, firewalls, VPN, Wi‑Fi; collaborate with network engineers on changes
Own backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans; perform regular tests and validate RPO/RTO targets
Secure systems in alignment with best practices; manage endpoint protection, EDR/XDR, logging, SIEM integrations, and least‑privilege
Manage licenses, asset inventory, and lifecycle (procurement, build, deployment, decommission)
Create and maintain documentation: diagrams, runbooks, SOPs, and knowledge base articles
Provide Tier 2/3 support, mentor service desk staff, and coordinate vendor escalations
Participate in change management; plan and execute maintenance windows and upgrades
Contribute to audits & compliance and remediate findings
Support project delivery: requirements, design, testing, cutover, and post‑implementation validation
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate; Microsoft 365/Azure Administrator Associate
CompTIA Server+, Network+, Security+; ITIL Foundation
VMware VCP, AWS SysOps Administrator, or similar platform certifications
2+ years administering Windows/Linux servers, virtualization, storage, and core services
Hands‑on experience with Microsoft 365/Azure (Exchange Online, SharePoint/OneDrive, Intune/Endpoint Manager)
Practical knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, RADIUS, routing, VPNs, firewalls)
Scripting/automation experience (PowerShell and/or Bash)
Working knowledge of security controls, hardening benchmarks, patching, backup/restore, and DR/BCP
Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis; ability to interpret logs and performance metrics
Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to prioritize, manage concurrent projects, and operate during maintenance windows
Security‑first mindset with attention to least privilege, segmentation, and monitoring
Windows Server, Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS/RHEL), Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID
VMware vSphere/ESXi or Microsoft Hyper‑V; SAN/NAS storage
Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive), Intune/Endpoint Manager
PowerShell, Bash, Ansible; configuration and patch management tools (e.g., WSUS/SCCM)
Monitoring/alerting (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, PRTG, Azure Monitor), SIEM (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel)
Backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault), ticketing (ServiceNow/Jira)
In office with remote support
Standard business hours with occasional after-hours support for critical issues
Ability to travel domestically
Ability to lift/move equipment up to 25–40 lbs; occasional travel to sites or data centers
Company
Bridgestone HosePower
Bridgestone HosePower is a hose sales and service company that offers hydraulic and industrial hoses, hose assemblies. It is a sub-organization of Bridgestone Corporation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Weigand
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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