System Administrator
Pontiac, MI - USA
Job Summary
Who We Are
Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity collaboration and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.
The Opportunity
This position is responsible for the administration maintenance and support of enterprise server infrastructure operating systems virtualization platforms cloud services identity and access management storage backup and recovery systems and related technologies. The System Administrator will provide hands-on support for Windows Server Active Directory Group Policy Microsoft 365 and Azure VMware or Hyper-V enterprise storage monitoring backup and recovery and security technologies. Key responsibilities include system patching and upgrades configuration management vulnerability remediation performance monitoring and optimization troubleshooting and maintaining accurate infrastructure documentation.
In addition the candidate will possess strong technical analytical and problem-solving skills along with demonstrated experience supporting secure reliable and highly available enterprise environments. This role will collaborate closely with Network Cybersecurity Application Service Desk and other IT teams to resolve complex technical issues implement infrastructure enhancements improve system reliability and performance and ensure systems are maintained in accordance with organizational security standards operational requirements and industry best practices.
This position is 100% on-site.
The System Administrator responsibilities will include:
- Install configure maintain and troubleshoot Windows servers and applications
- Administer Active Directory Group Policy DNS and DHCP
- Support Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD and hybrid identity environments
- Administer virtualization environments such as VMware vSphere/ESXi
- Administer Microsoft 365 Azure Exchange Online SharePoint and related services depending on organizational responsibilities
- Work with cybersecurity teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities and security risks
- Manage enterprise backup and recovery systems
- Monitor servers and infrastructure using tools such as SolarWinds PRTG VMware monitoring tools or similar platforms
- Manage enterprise file servers shares and permissions
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Information Systems or a related field preferred
- 35 years of hands-on experience in systems administration or a related IT infrastructure role
- Experience supporting production environments business-critical applications and enterprise infrastructure
- Strong experience administering Windows Server including Active Directory Group Policy DNS DHCP and file/print services
- Experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure including Entra ID user administration identity management and access controls
- Experience managing virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere/ESXi or Microsoft Hyper-V
- Experience with server hardware storage SAN/NAS and enterprise backup technologies
- Understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP VLANs routing DNS DHCP VPNs and firewalls
- Experience with system monitoring and management platforms such as SolarWinds PRTG or similar tools
- Experience performing OS patching firmware upgrades vulnerability remediation configuration management and system hardening
- Knowledge of backup disaster recovery business continuity and high-availability concepts
- Experience with endpoint/server security antivirus/EDR certificate management and security best practices
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
- Strong documentation skills including maintaining system configurations procedures diagrams and operational documentation
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with network security application and support teams
- U.S. citizenship is required
- Position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances please visit: U.S. Department of State.
Additional Information
Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana cocaine PCP amphetamines opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.
Williams International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin age disability and protected veteran status.
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