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Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled and proactive IT Server Administrator to manage and maintain our server infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability. This role requires hands-on experience with Windows Server environments, virtualization technologies, and enterprise backup platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting Active Directory, Group Policies, and virtualized systems across Hyper-V and VMware platforms.
️ Key Responsibilities
- Server Administration: Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments, including domain controllers, file servers, and application servers.
- Active Directory & Group Policies: Manage user accounts, permissions, and security policies through Active Directory and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
- ️ Virtualization Management: Administer and optimize virtual environments using Hyper-V and VMware technologies.
- Backup & Recovery: Implement and manage enterprise backup solutions, ensuring data integrity and disaster recovery readiness.
- Monitoring & Performance : Monitor server performance, availability, and capacity; fix and resolve system issues proactively .
- Patch Management: Apply system updates, patches, and service packs in accordance with security and compliance standards.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of server configurations, procedures, and infrastructure changes.
- Collaboration: Work closely with network, security, and application teams to support integrated IT operations and projects.
- Participation in an after-hours on-call rotation
Qualifications
- 5 - 10 years of experience in server administration within a mid-to-large scale environment.
- Strong expertise in:
- Windows Server (2016/2019/2022/2025)
- Active Directory and Group Policy Management
- Hyper-V and VMware vSphere/ESXi
- Backup platforms (Commvault preferred)
- Familiarity with PowerShell scripting and automation tools.
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
- Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds) is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
- Relevant certifications such as MCSA, MCSE, VMware VCP, or equivalent are preferred.
- Experience working in a large global enterprise a plus
WE HAVE:
At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.
