IT Systems Administrator

As a North American leader in agribusiness and renewable fuels, The Andersons operates in a unique space, bringing together agriculture, energy, and global markets. From the farm to customers around the world, we help move food, feed, and fuel where it’s needed most.
Our business spans the full value chain, which means the work we do directly supports farmers, customers, and communities every day. Whether it’s helping producers succeed, delivering essential products, or advancing more sustainable energy solutions, our impact is both local and global.
What truly sets us apart is how we work together. We are a performance-driven, people-powered organization where employees are owners, sharing in our success and helping shape our future. We invest in our team through development opportunities, meaningful career paths, and a culture that encourages growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
At the core of everything we do is our Statement of Principles. We are committed to providing extraordinary service to our customers, helping our employees improve, supporting our communities, and increasing the value of the company for our shareholders.

Position Overview

The IT Systems Administrator is responsible for supporting and maintaining the company’s server infrastructure. The role ensures the reliability, security, and performance of Windows, Linux, virtualized, and cloud-based environments by monitoring system health, responding to incidents, and executing infrastructure maintenance activities. In addition, this position supports infrastructure projects, operational improvements, and automation initiatives that enhance the efficiency, scalability, and stability of the company’s technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows, Linux, and virtual server infrastructure to ensure system availability, performance, and reliability
• Respond to infrastructure incidents, resolve system issues, and support application teams with server-related requests
• Administer core infrastructure services, including Active Directory, DNS, certificates, server access, and backup and recovery solutions
• Perform system patching, software upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and routine maintenance activities
• Support and manage on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure, including Azure resources and virtualized environments
• Participate in infrastructure projects, operational improvements, and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability
• Maintain technical documentation, change records, and maintenance schedules while serving as an escalation point for infrastructure-related issues

What is Expected of You and Others at This Level

• Intermediate knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
• Solves a range of straightforward problems
• Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction

Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level

• Intermediate knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
• Solves a range of straightforward problems
• Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field required
• 2–5 years of relevant IT infrastructure or systems administration experience required
• Experience supporting Windows Server, Linux, and VMware environments preferred
• Experience with Azure or AWS cloud infrastructure preferred
• PowerShell scripting and automation experience preferred
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons’ Statement of Principles.

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Disclaimer:

 

The Andersons, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and consider candidates without regard to any status protected by law, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

 

We also prioritize a safe and healthy workplace. The Company maintains a drug-free work environment and may require drug, alcohol, and/or medical testing depending on the role.

 

To ensure a consistent hiring process, The Andersons, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies that do not have a formal agreement in place and is not responsible for any related fees.

 

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