IT - Sr. Systems Administrator

Established in 1919 and traded on the NYSE, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts utilized in the maintenance, repair, and service of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. Additionally, SMP provides customized solutions for vehicle control and thermal management products in diversified end markets represented by its Engineered Solutions segment.

Globally, SMP employs over 6,000 employees across nearly 40 manufacturing, distribution, and engineering facilities and offices located in North America, Europe and Asia. SMP sells its products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.

General Description OF Responsibilities

• Administer cloud networking components (Azure VNets, subnets, routing, DNS, VPN)
• Support Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint connectivity)
• Manage hybrid identity integration (AD sync, SSO, MFA, Conditional Access)
• Support identity and access management integration (Active Directory / Entra ID)
• Ensure seamless connectivity between on-prem and cloud environments (hybrid networking)
• Assist with licensing, user provisioning, and access control
• Manage and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless networks
• Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity across all environments
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues and optimize performance
• Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks or failures
• Implement and maintain network security controls (firewalls, segmentation, access policies)
• Assist with audits and compliance requirements (e.g., SOX documentation
• Maintain network-related infrastructure systems (DNS, DHCP, VPN, backup connectivity)
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Perform system updates, patching, and maintenance across environments
• Respond to and resolve network-related incidents and service requests
• Part of the Help Desk and Infrastructure teams
• Work on Track-IT work orders as needed
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, configurations, and procedures
• Document troubleshooting steps, changes, and best practices
• Contribute to standardization and automation efforts
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, configurations, and procedures
• Document troubleshooting steps, changes, and best practices
• Contribute to standardization and automation efforts
• Provide occasional after-hours/on-call support

work experience requirements

• 4- 7 years of Enterprise Networking Experience.
• Experience in network design and implementation, routing knowledge, firewall, switching, VLAN, Voice Technologies
• VMWare and SAN management.
• Ability to adhere to all SOX requirements.
• Ability to use Office products (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Project, Visio).
• Some Travel Required.

education requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field
• Azure Certification preferred, but not required (AZ-104, SC-300)
• CCNA certification or similar preferred but not required
• Network+ certification or similar preferred but not required.

Standard Motor Products is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.