Server & Application Services Administrator

Position Summary

The Server & Application Services Administrator supports CESs Infrastructure Services organization through the design automation and management of hybrid on-premises and cloud environments. This role blends traditional server administration with modern identity monitoring and automation practices to deliver secure reliable and scalable systems. The ideal candidate has strong technical depth across Windows and Linux platforms proficiency in scripting (PowerShell Python or Bash) and a collaborative mindset that drives modernization and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Server Systems & Virtualization

• Install configure and maintain Windows and or Linux servers in both on-prem and cloud environments (VMware Hyper-V AWS Azure).
• Manage Active Directory DNS DHCP Group Policy and file/print services.
• Perform capacity planning patching performance tuning and preventive maintenance.
• Administer virtualization platforms and optimize compute storage and resource utilization.
• Execute regular system backups restorations and disaster-recovery testing using enterprise tools (Veeam Rubrik Commvault).
• Maintain accurate system documentation topology diagrams and operational procedures.

Cloud & Identity Management

• Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure in AWS and Azure including compute networking and storage.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform CloudFormation or ARM templates) to automate provisioning and configuration.
• Administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) for identity access and conditional-access management across hybrid environments.
• Manage collaboration and messaging services in Microsoft 365 including mailboxes distribution lists and security configurations.
• Support hybrid identity integrations between on-prem and cloud systems.
• Oversee certificate lifecycle processes and enforce least-privilege principles for all access management.

Automation & Orchestration

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell Python or Bash to streamline server and service administration.
• Automate recurring infrastructure tasks such as provisioning patching monitoring and compliance reporting.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce manual processes and increase operational efficiency.

Monitoring Patch & Secrets Management

• Maintain and enhance enterprise monitoring and alerting tools (SolarWinds Azure Monitor AWS CloudWatch) to ensure service visibility and uptime.
• Automate incident detection escalation and service-workflow integrations with ITSM systems.
• Manage endpoint deployment configuration and patch compliance using centralized management tools (SCCM Intune etc.).
• Administer enterprise password and secrets-management platforms in alignment with security policies.

Network & Security Support

• Support and troubleshoot local and remote network connectivity including VLANs VPNs and firewall rules.
• Collaborate with Security Operations for incident response vulnerability management and log review.
• Maintain firewall configurations network documentation and adherence to compliance frameworks (SOC 2 ISO 27001).
• Implement security hardening antivirus/EDR deployment and patching compliance for all managed systems.

Collaboration Documentation & Support

• Partner with development infrastructure and security teams to ensure smooth deployments and integrations.
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation SOPs and knowledge-base articles.
• Participate in on-call rotation and planned maintenance windows to ensure 247 system availability.
• Provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex infrastructure and application-adjacent incidents.

Qualifications :

• Education: Bachelors degree in information technology Computer Science or a related field or equivalent hands-on professional experience.
• Experience: 5 years administering Windows/Linux servers and hybrid cloud environments; 3 years supporting identity automation or infrastructure services.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Scripting Languages: PowerShell Python Bash (required)
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2 S3 IAM CloudWatch) Azure (VMs Blob Storage Entra ID Microsoft 365)
  • Infrastructure-as-Code: Terraform CloudFormation ARM templates
  • Virtualization: VMware vSphere Hyper-V
  • Configuration / Automation Tools: Ansible Jenkins Azure DevOps Octopus Deploy
  • Monitoring: SolarWinds Azure Monitor AWS CloudWatch
  • Backup & DR: Veeam Commvault Rubrik
  • Endpoint & Patch Management: Intune SCCM or equivalent
• Preferred Certifications:
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
  • AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  • CompTIA Server or equivalent

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with an automation-first mindset.
• Excellent communication collaboration and documentation capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated accountability initiative and commitment to continuous improvement.

Summary

This unified role combines the infrastructure depth of a Server Administrator with the cross-platform versatility of an Application Services Administrator. It ensures the reliability security and scalability of CESs hybrid infrastructure through automation identity management and proactive system operations.

Additional Information :

• Customized Energy Solutions offers competitive salary commensurate with experience.  Benefits include performance bonus and profit-sharing Medical Savings Account comprehensive health Insurance disability insurance life insurance and 401K matching and tuition reimbursement. Excellent opportunities for advancement.

Customized Energy Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time