Job Description

Now Hiring: Infrastructure Administrator

Your Infrastructure & Cloud Administration Experience Belongs at Porter Pipe & Supply!

📍 Addison, IL | Full-Time | 100% Onsite (This position is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.)

About Us

Be part of something exciting at Porter Pipe & Supply! As a member of our Information Technology Team, you'll play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the infrastructure that supports our corporate office, branch locations, and warehouse operations. This hands-on position is ideal for an experienced infrastructure professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, leading infrastructure projects, and ensuring reliable technology across both on-premises and cloud environments. Our Infrastructure Administrator is required to have experience supporting Microsoft infrastructure, networking, cloud technologies, virtualization, and enterprise systems in a multi-site environment.

Through faith in God, we are dedicated to ridiculously good service, honesty, and integrity in all we do. A positive attitude and attention to detail will ensure complete customer satisfaction.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a proactive technology professional who enjoys building, maintaining, and improving enterprise infrastructure while supporting a growing organization.

• Strong understanding of Microsoft infrastructure, including Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, and storage.
• Solid knowledge of networking fundamentals, including routing, switching, firewalls, and VPN connectivity.
• Experience supporting AWS or other cloud platforms in hybrid environments.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills; Python experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes or container-based platforms.
• Experience monitoring system performance, security, backups, and disaster recovery.
• Ability to identify recurring infrastructure issues and recommend long-term improvements.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite at our Addison, IL headquarters five days per week. This position is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and application integrations is preferred.
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible or Terraform is preferred.

What You'll Do

• Maintain and support core IT infrastructure across corporate offices, branch locations, and warehouse operations.
• Administer Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization platforms, storage systems, and network infrastructure.
• Support hybrid infrastructure, including AWS-hosted systems and cloud services.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, and system performance issues.
• Lead and participate in infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and modernization projects.
• Automate routine administrative tasks using PowerShell, Python, and other automation tools.
• Maintain business-critical applications, including ERP-related integrations.
• Monitor infrastructure health, performance, availability, and security.
• Contribute to backup strategies, disaster recovery planning, and system reliability initiatives.
• Support shipping, receiving, and warehouse technology systems.
• Build strong relationships with branch and warehouse teams by providing responsive technical support.
• Document infrastructure processes, configurations, and technical procedures.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while managing issues from initial request through successful resolution.

Why Join Porter Pipe?

• Be Part of Something Bigger: Join our Information Technology Team in Addison and help design, maintain, and improve the infrastructure that powers every Porter Pipe location and supports our continued growth.
• Professional Growth: Expand your expertise through challenging infrastructure projects, cloud technologies, automation, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside experienced technology professionals in a supportive environment focused on innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for long-term career advancement.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of progressive IT support experience in a midsize or enterprise environment.
• Experience supporting Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, virtualization, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience designing and implementing IT infrastructure for new and existing warehouse locations.
• Experience working in hybrid (on-premises and cloud) environments, including cloud migrations.
• Experience supporting enterprise systems across multiple locations.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.

Physical Demands

• Work comfortably in both office and warehouse environments, including varying temperatures, noise levels, and industrial equipment.
• Frequently sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday.
• Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl while installing or servicing equipment.
• Occasionally travel between company locations.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain the visual, hearing, and communication abilities necessary to support employees and technology equipment.

Work Location

• This position is based in Addison, IL and requires onsite attendance Monday through Friday.
• Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for this position.

Apply Today!

Don't just take our word for it—learn more about who we are at www.porterpipe.com. If you're ready to bring your infrastructure administration, cloud technologies, and enterprise systems expertise to a growing organization and help build the technology foundation that supports our business, we want to hear from you!

Join the Porter Pipe & Supply family and grow with us in Addison, IL!