System Administrator I

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! We hire right, train smart, empower our employees to make decisions, and provide ample opportunities for growth and ultimate success. At ZGC, we are setting the standard and are the premier supplier of quality grains for export markets.

Zen-Noh Grain Corporation (ZGC) was formed in 1979 to accomplish the goal of establishing a safe and stable supply of U.S. corn, milo, soybeans, and other U.S. food supplies. ZGC is a U.S. subsidiary of ZEN-NOH, the largest agricultural cooperative association in Japan. We operate a grain and oilseed export terminal in Convent, Louisiana, which is the highest-handle grain export terminal in the U.S. In recent years, we have expanded our grain origination and export footprint with joint ventures in Brazil, Canada and Hong Kong. In addition to grain trading, we operate a forage processing and export business headquartered in Washington.

Are you a highly motivated professional with experience in IT? Do you enjoy the opportunity to provide excellent customer service while troubleshooting and discovering resolutions? If so, this could be the job for you!

This job is an individual contributor primarily responsible for maintaining and supporting server system(s) and supporting software. This role will work independently while requiring general direction and supervision from experienced IT Staff.

In this job, you will:

• Install and test new software releases and system upgrades.
• Evaluate and install patches.
• Consult with software and hardware vendors and other establishment workers to solve problems impeding computer processing.
• Evaluate new software and hardware to determine usefulness and compatibility with existing software and hardware.
• Establish and maintain network users, user environment, directories, and security.
• Assist network technicians with questions concerning user access to resources on the network and the operation of various software programs.
• Communicate with other departments and end users to report and resolve software, hardware, and operations problems.
• Monitor system(s) performance.
• Test and evaluate hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing system.
• Perform system backups on internal and external network servers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Here's what you'll need to be considered:

Education

Required - Bachelor's degree in computer related field, or equivalent experience and training.

Experience

Required - None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server Operations Systems, Citrix, VMWare, Microsoft Active Directory, and Networking.
• Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Effective listening skills with ability to interpret and share information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize projects, and manage multiple demands while staying within established timelines.
• Ability to work positively both independently and within a team environment; sharing expertise with others.
• Ability to remain positive and display optimism and inspiration.
• Ability to take ownership of personal development and communicate with manager about development objectives and goals.
• Ability to accept coaching and constructive feedback, while consistently providing effort towards improving performance.
• Drive for results and a proven track record of delivering results.
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation.
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours to provide support based on assignments and projects.

Here's additional information you need to know:

Physical Demands & Requirements

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Ability to sit/stand continuously.

Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions

The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

The physical environment requires the employee to work inside where there are limited extremes to heat and/or cold; moderate noise; a normal office environment.

Travel, travel for project work, meetings and trainings will be less than 5% of the employee's total work days.

Are you ready to make a meaningful career move & an impact at ZGC? Apply today!

Known in our industry for stability and high ethics, Zen-Noh Grain Corporation offers a stellar benefits package including: an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

Zen-Noh Grain Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is the Law links in English or Spanish. We are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

All Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters

Zen-Noh Grain Corporation and its Subsidiaries only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and with whom we have in place a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. Any contact made outside of our Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and Zen-Noh Grain Corporation and its Subsidiaries.