Senior Systems Administrator

About Us

Eat Well, Live Well.   At Ajinomoto Cambrooke, we build careers grounded in helping improve people’s health through nutritional therapies.  

 

Ajinomoto Cambrooke (ACI) was founded by parents looking to develop better solutions for their children with PKU.   Over the subsequent 25 years, we have expanded into additional therapeutic areas with a focus on enjoyable nutrition as a core part of normalizing the life for people living with medical conditions. 

 

Joining ACI means becoming part of a diverse team of talented people who want to build their careers while contributing back to society in a positive way.   We seek individuals who bring an entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and finding solutions.   We provide an environment based in mutual respect and collaboration to support you and give you opportunities to learn and develop.

 

Join us to find a rewarding work experience that lets you be at your best and have an impact on our patient communities.

 

We do not use AI to screen applications. Applications and resumes of qualified applicants are reviewed by a real person because we value your time and believe each qualified applicant deserves thoughtful, human consideration. It’s an old‑fashioned approach—done with purpose.

Why Join Us

Our people are the key ingredient to our success. We offer a collaborative, innovative environment where you can grow your career and make an impact on global food and health solutions.

 

We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including:

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity• 401(k) with Company Contributions • Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave• Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement• Work Flexibility• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities• Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization

• Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support

Overview

The Sr. Systems Administrator is responsible for overseeing local Cambrooke IT responsibilities, site-level infrastructure, and advanced enterprise systems administration while partnering with AHN corporate IT on standards, security, compliance, and enterprise platforms. This role provides technical leadership for server, network, cloud, endpoint, collaboration, business application, and physical-security systems; delivers Tier 3 support; and helps ensure Cambrooke locations remain aligned with corporate IT, cybersecurity, and compliance requirements. The position serves as the senior technical authority for supported Cambrooke locations and works closely with corporate MIS / IT-DX teams, vendors, and managed-service providers.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or equivalent experience• 8–10+ years of progressive systems administration experience• Advanced experience administering Windows Server, virtualization platforms, and networking infrastructure• Experience with Active Directory / Entra ID, Intune, Teams, and SharePoint administration• Experience administering enterprise backup, disaster recovery, and data protection solutions; experience with Veeam Backup & Replication, Microsoft 365 Backup, or comparable cloud and hybrid backup platforms preferred• Experience supporting regulated or manufacturing environments preferred

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:• Advanced enterprise systems administration expertise• Strong understanding of identity, endpoint, and collaboration platforms• Knowledge of network security, access controls, and data protection principles• Ability to manage complex incidents and high-risk changes• Strong documentation, communication, and leadership skills• Ability to mentor and guide Systems Administrators I–III• Strong understanding of backup, recovery, retention, and disaster recovery principles• Ability to design, test, and execute backup and recovery procedures for on-premises and cloud-based workloads

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS:General office and plant environment supporting Cambrooke locations, including Ayer, Brockton, Devens, and other assigned local or remote sites as needed. Work must be performed in a safe manner for personal protection and for the protection of other team members. This role may require occasional travel between supported locations and participation in planned maintenance, urgent incident response, and after-hours