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IT Systems Administrator

Centaris

Full-time

Petoskey, MI

Job description

Job Summary
We are a growing, family-owned auto parts distributor with multiple locations an expanding commercial and e-commerce operation. We're looking for a hands-on IT professional who loves solving real-world problems and keeping everything running smoothly.

What you will do

  • Manage and maintain our Windows-based network(Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, domain controllers)
  • Administer on-prem and cloud servers (Windows Server 2019/2022, some Server 2025, Microsoft 365/Azure AD)
  • Handle networking (Unifi systems, firewalls, VLANs, VPN, Wi-Fi)
  • Support the team with Microsoft 365 apps, Outlook/Teams troubleshooting, SharePoint, and endpoint management
  • Build, maintain, and improve Power BI dashboards and reports for inventory, sales, purchasing, and management
  • Manage backups, cybersecurity basics (antivirus, patching, firewalls, phishing training)
  • Support point-of-sale systems, shipping workstations, barcode scanners, and label printers
  • Occasional after-hours work for upgrades or emergencies (compensated or comp time given)

Must-Have Skills & Experience

  • 3+ years of real-world IT administration experience (retail, distribution, or automotive experience is a big plus)
  • Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
  • Solid Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, Wi-Fi)
  • SQL experience
  • Scripting to automate repetitive tasks with Power Automate
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 administration and Power BI ( building datasets, DAX, dashboards)
  • Comfortable being the only full-time IT person
  • Great troubleshooting skills and a calm personality when things break

Nice-to-Have

  • Experience with ERP or SQL inventory database systems
  • AI experience
  • Ubiquit experience
  • Azure or AWS exposer

Who You Are

  • You actually enjoy fixing things instead of just opening tickets
  • You can explain technical things to non-technical people
  • You're reliable- when the network or POS is down, everyone is looking at you
  • You want to work in a smaller business where your impact is obvious everyday

How to Apply Send your resume and a quick note about why this role fits you to: [[email protected]] Please put "Network & IT Systems Administrator -[Your Name] in the subject line.

No recruiters or staffing agencies, please - we're looking for the person who will actually do the work.

We're ready to hire the right person quickly. If you're tired of corporate red tape and want to own the IT environment at a successful, growing auto parts company, let's talk!

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person