20117 - System Administrator II

Hyundai Autoever America•West Point, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The System Administrator II provides technical leadership in the design, implementation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of enterprise server and infrastructure environments. This role evaluates and delivers high‑impact IT solutions that balance long‑term effectiveness, security, scalability, cost efficiency, and operational practicality. The incumbent leads or contributes to complex infrastructure initiatives, performs advanced troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis, and coordinates closely with Headquarters, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Work requires a high degree of independence, logical problem‑solving, and project leadership, supporting both production operations and strategic IT objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field (or equivalent professional experience)
Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience serving as a primary administrator for Windows and/or Linux server environments
Minimum 2 years of experience administering VMware vSphere environments (vSAN experience strongly preferred)
Strong expertise in server administration, troubleshooting, and production support for enterprise systems
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement effective solutions
Proven ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver assignments and projects within defined scope and timelines

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Windows Server and/or VMware vSphere/vSAN certifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences
Strong planning, organization, and documentation skills with a track record of successful project delivery
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact professionally with internal and external customers

Responsibilities

Design, install, configure, patch, and maintain Windows and Linux servers and core services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, file/print, Exchange, SQL, storage, virtualization platforms (VMware/vSphere), and cloud‑integrated resources.
Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, and system issues; conduct root‑cause analysis; review logs; and produce System Incident Reports for production‑impacting events.
Develop, execute, test, and validate backup and disaster recovery strategies for servers, Exchange, and SQL databases to ensure business continuity and data protection.
Implement and operate monitoring solutions; analyze performance metrics; optimize capacity and resource utilization; and develop automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell) to improve reliability and operational efficiency.
Implement security controls, patch management and compliance processes; perform capacity planning; recommend hardware upgrades; and manage vendor relationships, procurement documentation, and warranty tracking.
Lead or contribute to infrastructure projects by facilitating meetings, documenting requirements, conducting feasibility studies and testing, preparing approval documentation, and supporting ITSM processes, helpdesk tickets, and stakeholder communications.