Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator

Join one of the nation's leading retail automotive chains in a full-time, on-site role within our expanding enterprise IT environment. The System Administrator is responsible for maintaining and optimizing the organization's server infrastructure. This role ensures the reliability, security, and performance of enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Windows Server administration, virtualization, backup and recovery, and lifecycle management of server hardware. This role will also be responsible for building and deploying Windows systems, including virtual machines.

Responsibilities:

• Administer, monitor, and maintain Windows Server environments, with limited support for Linux systems.
• Perform operating system upgrades, patching, and proactive maintenance to ensure system stability and compliance.
• Support Windows Failover Clustering and multiple Remote Desktop Services (RDS) farms to ensure high availability and performance.
• Manage and maintain Veeam Backup & Replication for reliable system backups and disaster recovery readiness.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, and related identity and access controls.
• Administer and track Microsoft licensing compliance and renewals.
• Manage the server hardware lifecycle, including procurement, deployment, maintenance, and decommissioning.
• Collaborate with internal teams to troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues.
• Document configurations, processes, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain strong security practices and adhere to organizational IT policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-5 years of experience in system administration within a medium to large enterprise environment.
• Proficiency in Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025 administration; experience with Linux systems preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Hyper-V, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS and Group Policy.
• Experience with Veeam Backup & Replication or equivalent enterprise backup solutions.
• Familiarity with Windows Failover Clustering and RDS farms.
• Working knowledge of server hardware lifecycle management and asset tracking.
• Understanding of Microsoft licensing models and compliance requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent documentation and communication abilities.

Employee Benefits

At Mavis, we understand that our people drive our success. We provide our team members with competitive weekly pay, including weekly incentive compensation, a good working environment and an excellent combination of additional benefits like health, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid vacations, paid time off, paid holidays, life insurance, on-the-job training, and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Mavis is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Consistent with our commitment to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all individuals, we enforce a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination at Mavis. Employment decisions are made without regard to an applicant's or employee's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, age, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, citizenship, alienage, marital status, domestic or civil union partnership status, familial status, caregiver status, military or veteran status, transgender status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.