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.
