IT Administrator Jobs in Ohio
IT Administrator jobs in Ohio are consistently active, with strong demand from the state's healthcare systems, financial services firms, and manufacturing operations at every level from help-desk entry roles through senior infrastructure engineers. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, where large employers like Nationwide, Cleveland Clinic, and Procter & Gamble maintain substantial IT operations. The specialties seeing the steadiest openings include network administration, endpoint management, and Active Directory and Microsoft 365 administration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Open roles17
Top employerCentor
Top cityDayton, OH
Cities hiring16
Work type43% On-site
Top industryAerospace
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Lab Support IT administrator
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Tekvana Inc
Lab Support IT administrator
Wilmington, Ohio
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IT System Administrator
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Creek Technologies
IT System Administrator
Dayton, Ohio
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IT & Business Systems Administrator
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Connico
IT & Business Systems Administrator
Cincinnati, Ohio
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IT and Operations Administrator
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The Kleingers Group
IT and Operations Administrator
Westerville, Ohio
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IT Network Administrator
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City of Whitehall, OH
IT Network Administrator
Whitehall, Ohio
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New 14h ago
Lab Support IT administrator
Tekvana Inc·Wilmington, Ohio
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree in information technology
2-10 employees
Job Description
Location: Wilmington, OH 45177
Mode : Contract (6+ Months) - Onsite
Local candidates only
USC/GC only
Laboratory Systems Administration
- Administer, support, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows-based laboratory workstations (Windows 7 through current supported versions) and associated infrastructure supporting analytical and manufacturing laboratory instruments.
- Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain operating systems, instrument software, middleware, and supporting applications.
- Manage complete lifecycle activities including provisioning, imaging, deployment, upgrades, migrations, validation support, and decommissioning.
- Perform advanced hardware and software troubleshooting for instrument-attached workstations while minimizing laboratory downtime.
- Coordinate upgrades, migrations, software releases, and system enhancements with laboratory personnel, validation teams, and equipment vendors.
- Support business continuity, disaster recovery, and backup/recovery activities for laboratory systems.
GxP Compliance, Validation & Data Integrity
- Ensure laboratory systems operate in compliance with GMP, GLP, GCP, FDA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Support and maintain validated systems through established Computer System Validation (CSV) methodologies.
- Author, review, and execute validation documentation as required which may include:
- User Requirements Specifications (URS)
- Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS)
- Design Specifications
- Risk Assessments
- Installation Qualification (IQ)
- Operational Qualification (OQ)
- Performance Qualification (PQ)
- Validation Summary Reports
- Traceability Matrices
- Maintain systems in a validated state through approved change control processes.
- Support regulatory inspections, customer audits, quality audits, and compliance assessments.
- Ensure compliance with:
- FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- EU Annex 11
- ALCOA+ Data Integrity Principles
- GAMP 5 methodologies
- Corporate cybersecurity and quality standards
Compliance Reporting, Assessments & Quality Systems
- Perform and document periodic reviews and assessments of GxP systems to ensure ongoing compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Generate and maintain:
- Periodic System Reviews
- Data Integrity Assessments
- User Access Reviews
- Audit Trail Reviews
- Security Assessments
- Technical Impact Assessments
- Compliance Status Reports
- Analyze system trends, audit findings, and operational performance data to identify compliance risks and improvement opportunities.
Risk Assessment & Root Cause Analysis
- Conduct technical and compliance risk assessments related to infrastructure, laboratory applications, instrument software, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and system changes.
- Evaluate risks affecting product quality, patient safety, data integrity, system availability, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead investigations involving system failures, deviations, cybersecurity incidents, and compliance concerns.
- Perform fault isolation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis utilizing methodologies such as:
- 5 Why Analysis
- Fishbone Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Develop corrective and preventive action plans (CAPAs) to address identified issues and prevent recurrence.
- Document investigation findings, impact assessments, and remediation plans.
Identity & Access Management:
- Administer Active Directory environments supporting laboratory and regulated systems.
- Design, implement, and maintain Organizational Units (OUs), security groups, delegated administration models, and authentication services in partnership with the corporate Active Directory team.
- Develop and maintain Group Policy Objects (GPOs) supporting security baselines, workstation hardening, application controls, and laboratory compliance requirements.
- Manage local workstation permissions, privileged accounts, service accounts, and role-based access controls.
- Conduct periodic access reviews to verify appropriate user permissions and segregation of duties.
- Ensure identity and access management processes comply with GxP and data integrity requirements.
Cybersecurity & Endpoint Security:
- Execute cybersecurity efforts supporting laboratory workstations and regulated systems.
- Implement and support endpoint protection technologies including:
- Antivirus solutions
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- Assess cybersecurity risks associated with legacy operating systems and vendor-supported instrument software.
- Develop and implement compensating controls for unsupported or restricted laboratory systems.
- Support security monitoring, incident response, remediation activities, and vulnerability assessments.
- Collaborate with Information Security teams to maintain secure laboratory environments while preserving validated system states.
Networking, Infrastructure & Firewall Technologies:
- Provide engineering and support for laboratory networks and infrastructure.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of:
- TCP/IP Networking
- DNS
- DHCP
- VLANs
- Routing and Switching
- Network Segmentation
- Wireless Technologies
- Firewall Technologies
- Support the troubleshooting network connectivity supporting laboratory instruments, workstations, servers, and integrated business systems.
Third-Party Software & Technology Evaluation:
- Assess third-party laboratory software, vendor applications, and supporting technologies for alignment with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity requirements, and regulatory expectations.
- Evaluate technical specifications, software requirements, system architecture, and integration capabilities.
- Identify security, compliance, operational, and supportability risks associated with proposed solutions.
- Develop recommendations for software implementation, remediation, and lifecycle planning.
- Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with corporate standards and industry best practices.
Technical Communication & Leadership:
- Translate complex technical concepts into business-focused language for laboratory personnel, quality organizations, managers, and executive leadership.
- Present technical risks, compliance findings, system health assessments, and strategic recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.
- Develop executive summaries, technical reports, assessment findings, and decision-support documentation.
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor for laboratory operations, validation, quality, and business leadership.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between IT, Cybersecurity, Quality Assurance, Validation, Engineering, Operations, and external vendors.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related technical discipline.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience:
- 5+ years of IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or systems administration experience.
- 3+ years supporting regulated GxP systems within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or life sciences organizations.
- Experience supporting laboratory instrumentation and computerized systems validation.
- Experience working within highly regulated environments subject to FDA and international regulatory requirements.
Technical Knowledge/Skills Needed:
Required:
- Microsoft Windows administration (Windows 7 through current supported versions).
- Advanced Active Directory administration.
- Expert-level Group Policy Object (GPO) administration and troubleshooting.
- Local permissions and privileged access management.
- Endpoint security technologies and cybersecurity controls.
- Vulnerability management and system hardening.
- Networking technologies including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and switching.
- Firewall technologies and network segmentation.
- PowerShell scripting and automation.
- Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
- Risk assessment and root cause analysis methodologies.
- Audit trail review and user access review processes.
- Computerized System Validation (CSV) methodologies.
- Data Integrity principles and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Preferred:
- VMware virtualization technologies.
- Waters Empower, ThermoFisher Sample Manager, MODA-EM, or similar laboratory software platforms.
Tekvana Inc
Lab Support IT administrator
Wilmington, Ohio
New 14h ago2-10 employees
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree in information technology
Job Description
Location: Wilmington, OH 45177
Mode : Contract (6+ Months) - Onsite
Local candidates only
USC/GC only
Laboratory Systems Administration
- Administer, support, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows-based laboratory workstations (Windows 7 through current supported versions) and associated infrastructure supporting analytical and manufacturing laboratory instruments.
- Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain operating systems, instrument software, middleware, and supporting applications.
- Manage complete lifecycle activities including provisioning, imaging, deployment, upgrades, migrations, validation support, and decommissioning.
- Perform advanced hardware and software troubleshooting for instrument-attached workstations while minimizing laboratory downtime.
- Coordinate upgrades, migrations, software releases, and system enhancements with laboratory personnel, validation teams, and equipment vendors.
- Support business continuity, disaster recovery, and backup/recovery activities for laboratory systems.
GxP Compliance, Validation & Data Integrity
- Ensure laboratory systems operate in compliance with GMP, GLP, GCP, FDA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Support and maintain validated systems through established Computer System Validation (CSV) methodologies.
- Author, review, and execute validation documentation as required which may include:
- User Requirements Specifications (URS)
- Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS)
- Design Specifications
- Risk Assessments
- Installation Qualification (IQ)
- Operational Qualification (OQ)
- Performance Qualification (PQ)
- Validation Summary Reports
- Traceability Matrices
- Maintain systems in a validated state through approved change control processes.
- Support regulatory inspections, customer audits, quality audits, and compliance assessments.
- Ensure compliance with:
- FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- EU Annex 11
- ALCOA+ Data Integrity Principles
- GAMP 5 methodologies
- Corporate cybersecurity and quality standards
Compliance Reporting, Assessments & Quality Systems
- Perform and document periodic reviews and assessments of GxP systems to ensure ongoing compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Generate and maintain:
- Periodic System Reviews
- Data Integrity Assessments
- User Access Reviews
- Audit Trail Reviews
- Security Assessments
- Technical Impact Assessments
- Compliance Status Reports
- Analyze system trends, audit findings, and operational performance data to identify compliance risks and improvement opportunities.
Risk Assessment & Root Cause Analysis
- Conduct technical and compliance risk assessments related to infrastructure, laboratory applications, instrument software, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and system changes.
- Evaluate risks affecting product quality, patient safety, data integrity, system availability, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead investigations involving system failures, deviations, cybersecurity incidents, and compliance concerns.
- Perform fault isolation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis utilizing methodologies such as:
- 5 Why Analysis
- Fishbone Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Develop corrective and preventive action plans (CAPAs) to address identified issues and prevent recurrence.
- Document investigation findings, impact assessments, and remediation plans.
Identity & Access Management:
- Administer Active Directory environments supporting laboratory and regulated systems.
- Design, implement, and maintain Organizational Units (OUs), security groups, delegated administration models, and authentication services in partnership with the corporate Active Directory team.
- Develop and maintain Group Policy Objects (GPOs) supporting security baselines, workstation hardening, application controls, and laboratory compliance requirements.
- Manage local workstation permissions, privileged accounts, service accounts, and role-based access controls.
- Conduct periodic access reviews to verify appropriate user permissions and segregation of duties.
- Ensure identity and access management processes comply with GxP and data integrity requirements.
Cybersecurity & Endpoint Security:
- Execute cybersecurity efforts supporting laboratory workstations and regulated systems.
- Implement and support endpoint protection technologies including:
- Antivirus solutions
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- Assess cybersecurity risks associated with legacy operating systems and vendor-supported instrument software.
- Develop and implement compensating controls for unsupported or restricted laboratory systems.
- Support security monitoring, incident response, remediation activities, and vulnerability assessments.
- Collaborate with Information Security teams to maintain secure laboratory environments while preserving validated system states.
Networking, Infrastructure & Firewall Technologies:
- Provide engineering and support for laboratory networks and infrastructure.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of:
- TCP/IP Networking
- DNS
- DHCP
- VLANs
- Routing and Switching
- Network Segmentation
- Wireless Technologies
- Firewall Technologies
- Support the troubleshooting network connectivity supporting laboratory instruments, workstations, servers, and integrated business systems.
Third-Party Software & Technology Evaluation:
- Assess third-party laboratory software, vendor applications, and supporting technologies for alignment with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity requirements, and regulatory expectations.
- Evaluate technical specifications, software requirements, system architecture, and integration capabilities.
- Identify security, compliance, operational, and supportability risks associated with proposed solutions.
- Develop recommendations for software implementation, remediation, and lifecycle planning.
- Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with corporate standards and industry best practices.
Technical Communication & Leadership:
- Translate complex technical concepts into business-focused language for laboratory personnel, quality organizations, managers, and executive leadership.
- Present technical risks, compliance findings, system health assessments, and strategic recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.
- Develop executive summaries, technical reports, assessment findings, and decision-support documentation.
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor for laboratory operations, validation, quality, and business leadership.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between IT, Cybersecurity, Quality Assurance, Validation, Engineering, Operations, and external vendors.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related technical discipline.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience:
- 5+ years of IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or systems administration experience.
- 3+ years supporting regulated GxP systems within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or life sciences organizations.
- Experience supporting laboratory instrumentation and computerized systems validation.
- Experience working within highly regulated environments subject to FDA and international regulatory requirements.
Technical Knowledge/Skills Needed:
Required:
- Microsoft Windows administration (Windows 7 through current supported versions).
- Advanced Active Directory administration.
- Expert-level Group Policy Object (GPO) administration and troubleshooting.
- Local permissions and privileged access management.
- Endpoint security technologies and cybersecurity controls.
- Vulnerability management and system hardening.
- Networking technologies including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and switching.
- Firewall technologies and network segmentation.
- PowerShell scripting and automation.
- Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
- Risk assessment and root cause analysis methodologies.
- Audit trail review and user access review processes.
- Computerized System Validation (CSV) methodologies.
- Data Integrity principles and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Preferred:
- VMware virtualization technologies.
- Waters Empower, ThermoFisher Sample Manager, MODA-EM, or similar laboratory software platforms.
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A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Aerospace & Defense
- Construction & Real Estate
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in IT administrator jobs across Ohio.
- CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ certification recognized by Ohio employers
- Experience managing Windows Server environments and Active Directory
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 administration and endpoint management tools
- Hands-on experience supporting network infrastructure including switches, routers, and firewalls
- Associate or bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
- Familiarity with ticketing systems and IT service management processes such as ITIL
IT Administrator Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a it administrator in Ohio?
Ohio does not require a state-issued license to work as an it administrator, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most Ohio employers expect at least an associate degree in information technology or a related field, with a bachelor's degree preferred for senior roles. CompTIA certifications such as A+, Network+, and Security+ are the most widely requested starting credentials. Community colleges like Columbus State and Cuyahoga Community College offer affordable programs that feed directly into local hiring pipelines.
How much do IT administrators make in Ohio?
IT administrators in Ohio earn a median of about $97,570 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,170 for the lowest 10% to over $143,780 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire it administrators in Ohio?
Employers hiring it administrators in Ohio right now include Centor, Connico, and ACO, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's concentration of large healthcare systems, insurance headquarters, and manufacturing operations means demand is spread across multiple industries rather than dominated by a single sector.
Which Ohio cities have the most it administrator jobs?
Dayton, Akron, and Geneva have the most it administrator openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its dense cluster of insurance, financial services, and state government employers, while Cleveland's large healthcare systems and Cleveland Clinic's sprawling campus drive strong demand there, and Cincinnati benefits from major corporate headquarters including Procter & Gamble and a robust regional hospital network.
Are there remote it administrator jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since it administrator work often requires hands-on access to on-site hardware, servers, and physical network infrastructure. About 57% of it administrator openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements more prevalent than fully remote. The tasks most likely to be performed remotely include monitoring, cloud administration, and helpdesk support, while server room and hardware work remains on-site.
How can I get hired as a it administrator in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an IT support or helpdesk technician role, which large Ohio employers including healthcare systems and regional banks use as a direct feeder into administrator positions. Columbus State Community College and Sinclair Community College run technology associate programs with internship pipelines into Ohio employers. Earning a CompTIA A+ certification before applying gives candidates a concrete edge over other entry-level applicants. Lateral moves from roles like desktop support specialist or IT technician are the most common bridge into full administrator responsibilities.
Where can I find and apply to it administrator jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to it administrator jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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