IT Systems Engineer

Advanced Drainage Systems•Hilliard, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact. We are seeking a Systems Engineer to provide engineering-level support for the organization’s server and cloud infrastructure platforms. This role supports the implementation, administration, optimization, and ongoing operation of on‑premises and Microsoft Azure-based systems that underpin enterprise operations. The Systems Engineer partners with peer infrastructure teams and managed service providers to help keep infrastructure environments resilient, secure, and cost‑effective. This role contributes to infrastructure modernization efforts, integrations, and platform initiatives under the guidance of senior engineers and IT leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Three or more years of experience supporting Windows Server environments in an enterprise setting
Two or more years of experience working with Microsoft Azure or equivalent cloud platforms
Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and core infrastructure services
Proficient scripting experience using PowerShell (automation, reporting, and administration)
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and cross‑team collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple technical initiatives with competing priorities

Nice To Haves

Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Windows Server/Hybrid Administrator) or similar experience
Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and DHCP/DNS
Experience operating and improving enterprise environments, including backups, monitoring, and availability features
Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or equivalent hypervisors
Familiarity with ServiceNow and IT service management practices
Experience supporting distributed enterprise or manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

Implement and support infrastructure solutions within a hybrid Azure (IaaS/PaaS) environment
Install, configure, and support Windows Server systems
Manage Active Directory services, including OU structure, group policy, and PKI
Maintain infrastructure standards to ensure resiliency, scalability, and security
Create and maintain technical documentation including CMDB entries and knowledge base articles
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve server and platform issues to restore or optimize service availability
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to improve and extend the enterprise environment
Partner with managed service providers supporting data center, storage, and virtualization platforms
Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues
Monitor usage and assist with cost optimization activities (tagging, rightsizing, and reporting)
Participate in infrastructure projects, modernization efforts, and lifecycle management activities
Perform other duties as assigned