Senior Server Administrator

Niterra North America Inc•Sissonville, WV

About The Position

The Senior Server Administrator will be responsible for architecting, configuring, and maintaining enterprise virtual and physical server environments to ensure maximum operational efficiency and business continuity. This role involves leading large-scale infrastructure projects, managing disaster recovery protocols, automating administrative tasks, and serving as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in server management, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise virtualization with a commitment to operational excellence.

Requirements

Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or 3+ years of enterprise infrastructure experience in lieu of a degree.
3+ years of progressive experience in server management and IT infrastructure, featuring a proven track record of leading large-scale migration or modernization projects.
Advanced expertise in server management, enterprise-grade backups, and disaster recovery protocols.
Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, networking protocols, and enterprise virtualization platforms.
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects from conception through to final execution.
Hands-on proficiency with server monitoring, automated patching, system upgrades, and environment migrations.
Comprehensive knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, AWS), Microsoft operating systems (2012 to current), Linux distributions, and hypervisor management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively with vendors.
Highly self-motivated with a commitment to data accuracy, operational excellence, and strict adherence to established change management protocols.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team-oriented environment.
Strong administrative, planning, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certification in CompTIA Server+ highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Architect, configure, and maintain enterprise virtual environments, optimizing hypervisor performance and managing resource allocation to ensure maximum operational efficiency.
Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of physical and virtual servers, including performance tuning, hardware/software configuration, and proactive OS patching.
Lead server upgrades, new system implementations, and comprehensive capacity planning initiatives to scale with business growth.
Develop and maintain advanced scripts (PowerShell, Bash) to automate routine administrative tasks, reducing errors and improving operational consistency.
Manage enterprise server storage, verify backup integrity, and spearhead disaster recovery planning to ensure seamless business continuity.
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues, conducting thorough root cause analysis to implement long-term preventative solutions.
Drive infrastructure projects from conception through execution, ensuring all milestones are met within established change management protocols.
Partner with external vendors for hardware/software procurement and support, while translating complex technical status updates for internal stakeholders.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures which include IATF, ISO, ISMS, TISAX, QMS, J-Sox, and Safety related policies.