IT Server Architect Manager

Join Our Team as a Server Administrator at Johnson Electric!

Location:

Plymouth, Michigan

Department:
Information Technology

Industry Focus:
Automotive

Vacancy Type:
Existing Position

Travel:
Local and International (approximately 25%)

As our next Server Administrator, you will be a key member of the Corporate IT team, responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and securing Johnson Electric’s enterprise server infrastructure across the Americas. This role supports a global, 24x7 manufacturing environment and ensures operational stability, performance, and disaster recovery readiness.

• Innovative Environment:
  Work on cutting‑edge technologies and innovative projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible.
• Professional Growth:
  Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development through training programs and workshops.
• Collaborative Culture: A supportive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and knowledge sharing are encouraged.
• Global Presence:
  Be part of a global company with diverse teams and the opportunity to work on international projects.

• Maintaining enterprise server infrastructure including Windows Servers, SQL, DHCP, DNS, and Active Directory.
• Configuring and optimizing server performance for manufacturing applications.
• Designing and supporting SQL clustering and high‑availability environments.
• Administering Hyper‑V environments, including patching, backups, and lifecycle management.
• Managing backup and recovery using Veeam.
• Ensuring proper server permissions and access controls.
• Supporting disaster recovery and business continuity planning and testing.
• Collaborating with Global IT teams on infrastructure standards and best practices.
• Participating in internal and external system audits.
• Coordinating with external vendors for software licenses and support services.
• Providing 24x7 global infrastructure support as part of the IT team.
• Ensuring compliance with TISAX, CMMC, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001.
• Traveling locally and internationally as required.

• Minimum 3 years of experience with Microsoft Windows Server (2017 / 2019 / 2022); familiarity with Server 2025 preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience with physical‑to‑cloud migrations (AWS, Azure).
• 2+ years of experience with server connectivity via Cisco switches, routers, WLAN, and firewalls.
• Cisco certification or working toward certification.
• Strong experience with Active Directory and Exchange in multi‑site environments.
• Hands‑on experience with Hyper‑V, Veeam, SCCM, and Zabbix.
• Experience supporting a 24x7 operational environment.
• IBM AS400 administration experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English;
  Spanish or Chinese is a plus.

• Enterprise server and virtualization management
• Cloud and hybrid infrastructure support
• Disaster recovery and uptime assurance
• Vendor and stakeholder collaboration
• Documentation and operational excellence

Apply online at  — We can’t wait to meet you!