2080 Senior Network and Server Engineer

Industrial Manufacturing Environment

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Network and Server Engineer to plan, implement, and support IT infrastructure for an automotive manufacturing operation. The position combines hands-on expertise in virtualization, server, and network technologies with the leadership and project coordination needed to deliver infrastructure improvements in a production setting where system availability and reliability are essential.

Key Responsibilities

•               Implement, maintain, and enhance enterprise virtualization platforms, including VMware and Nutanix, with responsibility for capacity planning, high availability, disaster recovery, and upgrades.

•               Support Windows Server 2019 and newer systems, including Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, file and print services, and regular patching.

•               Maintain Cisco Catalyst switching and Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) environments, including VLANs, QoS, and access controls for office and production networks.

•               Manage Microsoft 365 services such as Exchange Online, Entra ID (Azure AD), SharePoint/OneDrive, Teams, and endpoint administration.

•               Maintain the network and server systems that support manufacturing execution applications, shop-floor controllers, and production equipment, helping limit interruptions.

•               Coordinate and execute infrastructure initiatives such as data center modernization, network upgrades, facility expansions, and system migrations through completion.

•               Create and update network diagrams, technical documentation, and operating procedures for infrastructure systems.

•               Track server and network health, identifying and resolving performance or availability concerns before production is affected.

•               Apply security practices across servers, switches, and wireless systems, including appropriate separation of business IT and operational technology networks.

•               Coordinate with infrastructure vendors, service partners, and external providers.

•               Offer technical guidance to less experienced IT team members and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations personnel.

•               Support an on-call schedule and respond to urgent issues affecting production systems or infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

•               At least 5 years of network and server engineering experience; manufacturing or industrial exposure is preferred.

•               Practical experience administering Nutanix hyperconverged platforms, including AHV and Prism.

•               Experience supporting Windows Server 2019 or newer environments.

•               Working expertise with Cisco Catalyst switches and Cisco WLC, including VLAN configuration and network segmentation in industrial settings.

•               Proficiency managing Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, Entra ID/Azure AD, SharePoint Online, Teams, and security/compliance capabilities.

•               Experience planning and leading infrastructure projects, including budgets, timelines, and coordination across teams.

•               Effective leadership, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills across IT and production functions.

•               Knowledge of network security fundamentals, especially segmentation between enterprise and OT/shop-floor environments.