Windows Server Administrator

Windows Server AdministratorAre you an experienced infrastructure professional who enjoys solving complex technical problems and keeping critical business systems secure, reliable, and available? Do you thrive in an environment where you can modernize infrastructure, improve performance, and partner with teams across the business? Are you looking for an opportunity where your technical expertise, leadership, and ideas can make a visible impact?If you answered yes to these questions, then this position could be for you!Curries, an ASSA ABLOY brand, is looking to add a Windows Server Administrator to our manufacturing facility located in Mason City, Iowa. This is a full-time, on-site role.Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position at this time. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.Our Windows Server Administrator serves as a senior technical resource for Windows Server infrastructure, virtualization platforms, enterprise storage, and data protection systems. You will design, deliver, and proactively maintain critical business systems while helping ensure availability, security, recoverability, and alignment with corporate IT standards. You will also lead infrastructure modernization initiatives, resolve complex technical issues, and partner with divisional IT, cybersecurity teams, application owners, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.You would also:Design, implement, maintain, and optimize Microsoft Windows Server environments.Administer virtual server platforms, operating systems, and enterprise storage solutions.Maintain server availability, performance, capacity, and lifecycle management.Develop standards, procedures, and documentation for supported systems.Administer VMware environments and high-availability platforms.Manage enterprise shared storage platforms and storage connectivity.Monitor capacity, utilization, and infrastructure performance.Support server provisioning, migrations, upgrades, and lifecycle activities.Administer enterprise backup and replication platforms.Develop and maintain backup and recovery strategies.Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and remediation activities.Ensure infrastructure aligns with business continuity requirements.Execute infrastructure projects and priorities established by multiple IT teams.Implement enterprise security, compliance, and architecture standards.Serve as a technical liaison between local operations and Divisional IT teams.Lead root-cause investigations involving server, virtualization, storage, and application infrastructure.Resolve complex technical issues affecting business-critical systems.Identify infrastructure risks and implement long-term improvements.Provide escalation support for administrators and support technicians.Mentor junior team members and promote knowledge sharing.Lead technical planning and infrastructure modernization initiatives.The skills and experience you need:9+ years of progressive experience supporting Windows Server infrastructure in a production environment.Expertise with Windows Server, VMware, enterprise storage, and backup technologies.Experience supporting business-critical infrastructure in a manufacturing or multi-site environment.Strong understanding of disaster recovery, cybersecurity, and infrastructure resiliency.Microsoft, VMware, VEEAM, or equivalent infrastructure certifications preferred.What we offer!Competitive SalaryPaid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company HolidaysMedical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance401(k) Program with company contributionsTuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunitiesFlexible SpendingEmployee Assistance ProgramGym reimbursementOn-site Health ClinicDiscount portalRecognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your careerWe review applications regularly, so don't wait! We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us. To make sure your personal data is safe, we don't look at any applications sent by email or post.If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at View email address on click.appcast.io's create a safer and more open world together!