Global Server Manager — 24x7 Uptime, DR & Virtualization

Johnson Electric Group; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Plymouth, Michigan seeks a Server Manager to maintain and optimize the enterprise server infrastructure across the Americas. You will oversee Windows Server, SQL, AD, and Hyper‑V while ensuring disaster recovery readiness and security compliance.

Join a global IT team, manage 24x7 operations, and coordinate with vendors on licenses and support. Strong scripting and collaboration skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain enterprise server infrastructure including Windows Server, SQL, DHCP, DNS, and Active Directory.
• Configure and optimize server performance for manufacturing applications.
• Design and support SQL clustering and high-availability environments.
• Administer Hyper‑V environments, including patching, backups, and lifecycle management.
• Manage backup and recovery using Veeam.
• Ensure proper server permissions and access controls.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity testing.
• Collaborate with Global IT teams on infrastructure standards and best practices.
• Participate in internal and external system audits.
• Coordinate with external vendors for software licenses and support services.
• Provide 24x7 global infrastructure support as part of the IT team.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and ISO/IT security guidelines.

Skills

Windows Server

SQL Server

Active Directory

Hyper‑V

Veeam

Cloud migrations

Cisco networking

Disaster recovery

24x7 support

English

Tools

SCCM

Zabbix

AWS/Azure

Job description

Johnson Electric in Plymouth, Michigan seeks a Server Manager to maintain and optimize the enterprise server infrastructure across the Americas. You will oversee Windows Server, SQL, AD, and Hyper‑V while ensuring disaster recovery readiness and security compliance.

Join a global IT team, manage 24x7 operations, and coordinate with vendors on licenses and support. Strong scripting and collaboration skills are essential for this role.