Company Summary
For more than 50 years, Silgan Plastics has defined the plastic bottling industry from technical innovation to creative packaging solutions. No matter what your packaging needs, Silgan can and will handle them. From creation to commercialization, our customized approach to each customer's requirements is what sets us apart from the rest.
Job Summary
The Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, support, and continuous improvement of Silgan Plastics' enterprise infrastructure. This role provides technical expertise across servers, virtualization, storage, identity management, and Microsoft cloud technologies while ensuring the stability, security, and performance of critical business systems.
The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of direct systems administration experience and demonstrates effective communication skills, a customer-service mindset, forward-thinking problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement. This individual will serve as a technical leader within the IT Operations team, driving modernization initiatives and partnering across the business to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Administration
· Administer and support Microsoft Windows Server environments.
· Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related domain services.
· Maintain enterprise virtualization platforms, including VMware vSphere and associated technologies.
· Monitor and optimize server performance, availability, and capacity planning.
· Implement and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
· Perform system upgrades, patch management, and technology lifecycle management.
Microsoft 365 & Cloud Administration
· Administer Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
· Support Microsoft Entra ID administration, identity governance, conditional access, and authentication technologies.
· Participate in cloud adoption and modernization initiatives.
· Manage user provisioning, licensing, security policies, and role-based access controls.
Storage Administration
· Administer and support enterprise storage environments, including Pure Storage platforms.
· Monitor storage health, performance, replication, and capacity utilization.
· Develop and execute storage improvement and optimization strategies.
Security & Compliance
· Maintain system security configurations and assist with cybersecurity initiatives.
· Support vulnerability remediation efforts and security hardening activities.
· Participate in security audits, compliance assessments, and incident response efforts.
· Ensure adherence to established IT governance, policies, and standards.
Project Delivery & Continuous Improvement
· Lead or participate in infrastructure projects such as migrations, upgrades, consolidations, and system deployments.
· Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements that increase reliability, security, efficiency, and business value.
· Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization.
· Document technical procedures, architecture, standards, and support knowledge.
Operational Support
· Serve as a Tier III escalation point for complex infrastructure issues.
· Collaborate with help desk, network, security, and application teams to resolve incidents and prevent recurring issues.
· Participate in on-call support and after-hours maintenance activities as required.
· Maintain a strong customer-service orientation while supporting end users and business stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Systems Administration or Infrastructure Engineering. Experience supporting enterprise environments with multiple locations and diverse business operations.
Skills and Knowledge: Experience with any combination of the following technologies:
· VMware vSphere
· Microsoft 365 Administration
· Microsoft Entra ID
· Windows Server Administration
· Active Directory & Group Policy
· Domain Services (DNS, DHCP)
· Pure Storage
· Microsoft Azure Services
· Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions
· PowerShell Scripting and Automation
· Endpoint Management Platforms
Other Skills Required: The successful candidate will demonstrate:
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across technical and non-technical teams and build trusted relationships throughout the organization.
· Forward-thinking and strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate infrastructure needs, evaluate emerging technologies, and recommend solutions that support business objectives.
· Continuous improvement mentality, consistently seeking opportunities to enhance system reliability, security, efficiency, automation, and service delivery.
· Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes, develop effective solutions, and drive issues to resolution.
· Ownership and accountability in managing critical systems, projects, and operational responsibilities while maintaining a high standard of quality and reliability.
· Customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering excellent service and maintaining positive relationships with internal stakeholders.
· Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
· Collaborative attitude with a willingness to share knowledge, mentor peers, and contribute positively to the culture and success of the IT organization.
Licenses or Certifications (if applicable): None specified.
Preferred Qualifications (Optional)
· Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
· Experience supporting enterprise environments with multiple locations and diverse business operations.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Work Environment: Enterprise IT operations environment supporting end users and business stakeholders across multiple locations and diverse business operations.
Work Schedule: Standard business hours with participation in on-call support and after-hours maintenance activities as required.
Travel Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
Additional Information
United States:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
Silgan will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.
Silgan Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.
Silgan Plastics is a drug-free workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chesterfield, MO 63017
