Systems Engineer

Saia Inc
Johns Creek, GA, United States
29 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Systems Engineering Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Disaster Recovery Domain Name System (DNS) Failover Clustering Hyper-V System Center Configuration Manager Windows Servers
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OpenShift Performance Tuning Windows PowerShell Azure Active Directory Ansible Virtualization Technology VMware 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.
  • Participate in on-call support and incident response activities.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and procedures., * Windows Server Administration
  • Active Directory Services
  • PowerShell Automation
  • VMware vSphere
  • Azure Infrastructure
  • DNS/DHCP
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Group Policy Management
  • Server Security & Compliance
  • Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
  • 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.

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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