Systems Engineer

Saia Inc
Duluth, United States of America
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Duluth, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Directory
Systems Engineering
Azure
Cloud Computing
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Disaster Recovery
DNS
Failover Clustering
Monitoring of Systems
Hyper-V
System Center Configuration Manager
Windows Server
Openshift
Performance Tuning
Powershell
Azure
Ansible
Virtualization Technology
vSphere
Software Vulnerability Management
Virtual Environment
HybridCloud
Microsoft InTune
Kubernetes
Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
Storage Technologies
Information Technology
Performance Monitor
Patch Management
VMware

Job description

Seeking a highly skilled Windows Server Engineer to design, implement, administer, and support enterprise Windows Server environments. This role is responsible for ensuring the stability, security, performance, and availability of Windows-based infrastructure across on-premises and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience with Active Directory, virtualization, automation, patch management, and enterprise security practices., + Administer and support Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022, and newer).

  • Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Certificate Services.

  • Perform server provisioning, upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning activities.

  • Deploy and maintain VMware and/or Hyper-V virtual environments.

  • Configure and manage Windows Failover Clustering and high-availability solutions.

  • Implement and maintain security controls, hardening standards, and compliance requirements.

  • Manage patching and vulnerability remediation across server infrastructure.

  • Monitor server performance, capacity, availability, and trends using enterprise monitoring tools.

  • Automate operational tasks using PowerShell and infrastructure automation platforms.

  • Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations.

  • Troubleshoot complex server, operating system, and infrastructure issues.

  • Collaborate with network, cloud, security, and application teams on infrastructure initiatives., + Performance Monitoring & Capacity Planning

Success Metrics

  • Maintain server uptime and availability targets.

  • Reduce manual operational effort through automation.

  • Timely remediation of vulnerabilities and patch compliance.

  • Successful execution of server lifecycle and migration projects.

  • Adherence to security, audit, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

  • 2+ years of Windows Server administration experience in enterprise environments.

  • Experience with:

  • Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

  • Active Directory

  • Group Policy

  • DNS/DHCP

  • PowerShell scripting

  • VMware vSphere or Hyper-V

  • Windows Failover Clustering

  • Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions.

  • Knowledge of security frameworks and server hardening best practices.

  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments.

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).

  • Experience with automation tools such as Ansible.

  • Knowledge of Microsoft SCCM/MECM or Intune.

  • Familiarity with storage technologies (SAN, NAS).

  • Knowledge of Kubernetes or OpenShift environments., + Windows Server Administration

  • Active Directory Services

  • PowerShell Automation

  • VMware vSphere

  • Azure Infrastructure

  • DNS/DHCP

  • Microsoft Entra ID

Benefits & conditions

At Saia, your success is our success! That's why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won't go unnoticed.

About the company

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You'll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You'll feel it in the support you get on day one - from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity - from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it's exactly what _going further_ is all about., At Saia, our people are the reason we've been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we've created a positive culture that's driven by our core values - like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we're always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you're ready to put your career on a solid path, let's go further.

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