System Administrator

Puck | Built to Lead.

Location: Manning, IA Department: IT Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Who We Are

At Puck, we are Built to Lead. We are a dynamic manufacturing company committed to delivering high-quality products and fostering a team environment where every member plays a critical role in our success. If you are a technically skilled, proactive IT professional with hands-on infrastructure and network experience who thrives on keeping systems running and organizations secure, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a System Administrator, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing Puck's IT infrastructure to ensure reliable and secure operations across office and manufacturing environments. You will lead system performance, network stability, cybersecurity practices, and user support — balancing day-to-day support with longer-term system improvements and strategic IT initiatives.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Systems Administration

Administering and maintaining servers, endpoints, networks, and cloud-based services to ensure system reliability and production uptime
Implementing system monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery processes in alignment with ISO 9001 operational control and risk-based thinking
Ensuring systems supporting manufacturing, quality, and shipping functions are controlled, available, and recoverable
Partnering with external partners, operations, engineering, and quality teams to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement initiatives
Planning and executing system changes in coordination with production schedules
Developing, maintaining, and enforcing IT policies, procedures, and work instructions
Ensuring change management practices are followed for system updates and infrastructure changes
Maintaining asset inventories, access logs, and system documentation to support traceability and audit readiness
Establishing escalation paths and incident response procedures

Cybersecurity & CMMC 2.0 Compliance

Coordinating implementation and maintaining security controls aligned with CMMC 2.0 Level 1 / Level 2 requirements, including access control, identification and authentication, system patching, vulnerability remediation, endpoint protection, and incident detection and response
Maintaining documentation, system inventories, and evidence required for cybersecurity assessments
Coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure secure handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) where applicable

Continuous Improvement & Risk Management

Using data, incident trends, and audit findings to drive improvements in system reliability and security
Evaluating emerging risks and recommending mitigation strategies
Supporting business continuity and disaster recovery planning

What We're Looking For

Competencies:

Technical Capacity
Problem Solving
Communication Proficiency
Teamwork

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field — or equivalent experience
3–5+ years of progressive IT experience, including systems administration
Demonstrated experience with Windows Server and Active Directory, Microsoft 365 administration, network infrastructure (firewalls, switches, VPNs), and backup, recovery, and system monitoring
Experience supporting compliance, audits, or regulated environments

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the direct supervision and management of all employees within the IT department, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, directing work, performance evaluations, and ongoing coaching and development.

Physical Requirements

This role is primarily office-based. Team members must be able to:

Sit, stand, walk, and alternate positions throughout the day
Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and climb stairs as needed
Occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 20 lbs.

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This role occasionally requires entry into active manufacturing areas to support equipment, infrastructure, or on-site technical needs, where moderate noise levels, moving machinery, and industrial equipment may be present.

Travel

Some travel to various Puck locations will be required, including out-of-area and overnight travel.

Relocation
At this time, relocation assistance is not available for this position. We encourage candidates within a commutable distance of Manning, IA or those willing to relocate independently to apply.

What Puck Offers You

We believe our team members deserve a benefits package as strong as the products we build. Full-time team members are eligible for benefits beginning the first of the month following 60 days of employment.

Health & Wellness

Medical insurance through Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield — choice of $2,000 PPO or High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Employee-only medical premium starting at $120/month
Free Doctor on Demand virtual visits (covered at 100% on both plans)
Dental insurance through Delta Dental of Iowa
Vision insurance through Delta Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA) — eligible with HDHP enrollment
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) — Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care options

Financial Protection

Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance (1x annual earnings up to $50,000)
Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
Voluntary Short-Term Disability — replaces up to 60% of income (up to $1,500/week)
Voluntary Long-Term Disability — replaces up to 60% of income (up to $7,500/month)
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance through Mutual of Omaha
401(k) retirement plan

Support & Well-Being

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Mutual of Omaha — free, confidential support for emotional, legal, financial, and personal well-being available 24/7/365

Equal Employment Opportunity

Puck provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Puck complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Puck expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Ready to Join the Team?

Apply today at www.puck.com/careers or contact our HR team:

Email: hr@puck.com Phone: 712-655-9200

Puck | Built to Lead.