IT Systems Administrator

Step into a high-impact role where your expertise in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity directly supports a 70-year legacy of manufacturing excellence and operational resilience.

For more than 70 years, Milwaukee Electronics has delivered advanced electronics manufacturing solutions to customers across aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, and other highly regulated sectors. As our technology footprint grows, so does the strategic importance of secure, compliant, and resilient information systems.

Our IT and cybersecurity teams play a central role in protecting the organization from evolving threats, maintaining ITAR/CMMC compliance, and ensuring the stability of the infrastructure that supports our manufacturing operations. Senior IT professionals who join us play a visible role in shaping our security posture and enabling ongoing operational excellence.

SUMMARY

The IT System Administrator at Milwaukee Electronics plays a critical role in advancing the company’s strategic use of information systems and data, ensuring the right balance of service, security, and compliance. This role is responsible for administering IT services and infrastructure, including all cybersecurity functions, and directly supports the organization’s operational efficiency and competitive advantage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure IT systems adhere to regulatory and company standards, including ITAR and CMMC.
• Maintain secure configurations and documentation

Risk Management

• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans
• Support disaster recovery planing and execution

Cybersecurity

• Develop, refine, and monitor cybersecurity policies, practices, and response plans
• Proactively monitor systems and respond to incidents using industry best practices and compliance requirements

IT Infrastructure

• Administer VMware, Microsoft 365, Dell servers, Cisco networking, and related systems
• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance performance, scalability, and security.

Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with IT vendors and service providers
• Evaluate and manage third-party tools, services, and contracts

Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing

• Provide support, guidance, and training to Technology team members
• Contribute to skill development in security and system administration

Continuous Learning

• Stay current with cybersecurity trends, emerging threats, and evolving technologies
• Pursue relevant certifications and professional development

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field is preferred; however, equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered.
• Proven experience in administering IT services and infrastructure in a manufacturing or electronics environment.
• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity, including developing and implementing security policies and procedures, with specific knowledge of ITAR and CMMC requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity strategies and tools.
• Proficiency in IT infrastructure and network systems, including VMware, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Dell servers, and Cisco switches.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management abilities.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM) are highly desirable.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to point, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is an onsite role performed primarily in a professional office setting located within a manufacturing facility.
• The employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, production equipment, and moderate noise levels when working in or around manufacturing areas.
• The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.
• Standard business hours apply; however, evening or weekend work may be required to meet business needs, particularly for system upgrades, maintenance, or incident response.

MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-228-5000 or hr@milwaukeeelectronics.com.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov).

Because this job has access to controlled technology, we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable, if an individual is not a U.S. person, our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position.

Upon hire, the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S., as required on Form I-9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas such as H-1B.