Lead Server Admin at Niterra North America Inc

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout UsNiterra North America, Inc., established in 1936 and formerly known as NGK Spark Plugs(U.S.A.), Inc., is a global leader in spark plug and oxygen sensor technology and quality. With a legacy of innovation and excellence, Niterra is evolving its business portfolio, leveraging core ceramic technologies to venture beyond traditional domains. The company is committed to developing solutions that address social issues and promote sustainability.Why Work for Niterra? Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Financial Security: Short-term and long-term disability coverage Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match of up to 6% Time Off: Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidaysWork-Life Balance: Paid maternity and paternity leaveResponsibilities:Coordinate and participate in key process improvements as they relate to the Physical and Virtual server and storage environment.Ensure availability, reliability, and scalability of corporate servers to meet business demands.Establish and implement procedures to ensure server security.Conduct research on server hardware, software, and protocols in support of procurement and development efforts.Document servers and the applications that reside on them, site and network diagramsServe as cornerstone for escalating server issues; provide timely response to customer escalations.Application deployment and supportScripting knowledge for automation of tasksPerform file system configuration and management; define and perform server backups and recovery procedures.Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required. Configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required. Documentation of application installs and knowledge relay to support staff.Plan and implement server patches and upgrades, maintenance fixes, and vendor-supplied patches.Monitor and test system performance and provide performance statistics and reports.Manage enterprise directory services and supporting server infrastructure.Define and implement strategies for integrating disparate operating environments.Recommend and execute modifications to server environment in order to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance.Develop and maintain training materials and server documentation.Enter all changes in IT change management DatabaseAdhere to all company policies and procedures which include IATF, ISO, TISAX, ISMS, and Safety related policies. Other duties as assignedAcademic Skills/Knowledge/Experience:Degree in the field of computer science or management information systems or a related discipline and 1 year working experience or 5 plus years of experience in lieu of degree.Certifications in MS Servers 2012 or greater, Azure AD or Azure Cloud services given preferenceExperience and knowledge configuring and deploying anti-virusExperience and knowledge with Backup SoftwareKnowledge of: MS Operating systems 2008 and greater, VMware, Storage management, Virtual Azure/AWS Google, Google Cloud platform, Hypervisor experienceExperience installing, configuring, and maintaining all manners of server hardware and associated network equipment, including SCSI, RAID, and I/O topology.Experience with server performance tuning, patching and monitoring tools.Experience with TCP/IP network protocols, and operating system configuration.Ability to conduct research into server issues and products as required.