Onsite IT Business Partner and Network Administrator in Gaston, Oregon - #73092 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 73092

Onsite IT Business Partner and Network Administrator
Our client is seeking an Onsite IT Business Partner and Network Administrator to provide hands-on technology support and network administration within a fast-paced production environment. This role is ideal for a versatile IT professional who combines strong networking and Active Directory expertise with exceptional customer service, communication, and relationship-building skills. The successful candidate will be comfortable wearing multiple hats, working directly with users and operational teams, and helping maintain reliable technology across multiple locations.

This role is on-site in Gaston, Oregon.

Onsite IT Business Partner and Network Administrator Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary onsite IT partner for a key production facility, collaborating with employees, operations, IT, and operational technology teams to resolve issues and support business needs.
• Administer and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, routing, and connectivity, using command-line tools for configuration and diagnostics.
• Manage and support Active Directory, including user accounts, groups, permissions, policies, and other access-related administration.
• Support the integration and reliability of IT and operational technology environments while helping maintain secure, resilient network infrastructure.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, network, and systems issues while providing responsive, customer-focused support to both technical and non-technical users.
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, configuration records, procedures, and other technical documentation.
• Partner with employees and provide hands-on guidance, coaching, and technical assistance to improve technology adoption and resolve recurring issues.
• Respond to system outages and other urgent technology issues, including providing after-hours and on-call support when necessary.
• Assist with infrastructure upgrades, technology projects, and troubleshooting efforts at additional company locations as needed.
• Adapt priorities quickly based on production requirements, outages, projects, and changing operational needs.

Onsite IT Business Partner and Network Administrator Qualifications

• Strong hands-on network administration experience, including routing, switching, firewall configuration, troubleshooting, and command-line networking.
• Demonstrated experience administering Active Directory, including users, groups, permissions, and Group Policy.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to build productive relationships with employees at all levels of technical proficiency.
• Broad IT troubleshooting capabilities and the ability to independently diagnose and resolve network, systems, hardware, and user-support issues.
• Experience supporting a smaller or distributed organization where IT professionals are expected to work across multiple technologies and responsibilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to remain effective during outages and other time-sensitive situations.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a willingness to share knowledge, coach users and colleagues, and work across functional boundaries.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, production, or other uptime-sensitive environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with IT/OT environments, high-availability infrastructure, network security, and least-privilege access practices is preferred.
• Ability to work onsite in an industrial environment, including navigating production areas and stairs and performing occasional lifting as required.
• Ability to participate in after-hours/on-call support and travel periodically to other company locations.

Salary: $85K-$135K/year. (DOE)

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

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