On-Site Windows System Admin I - MES & IT Ops

Hyundai Autoever America; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

Generous PTO

Education assistance

Merit increase eligibility

Job summary

Hyundai AutoEver America is seeking a Windows System Administrator I to support server administration, MES, endpoint support, backup operations, patch management, and daily infrastructure monitoring in a manufacturing tech environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on Windows server/Desktop experience, basic Linux, AD/DNS/DHCP knowledge, strong troubleshooting, and customer-focused support. On-site work and overtime may be required, with a strong emphasis on uptime and documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in the IT field preferred.
• Experience supporting Windows desktop and server environments.
• Basic Linux administration knowledge.
• Understanding of Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
• Knowledge of backup concepts and patch management processes.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to support internal users professionally.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to support a 24x5 or 24x6 operational environment as needed.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Windows and Linux server environments.
• Perform routine server administration and maintenance tasks.
• Monitor server health, performance, and availability.
• Assist with operating system updates, upgrades, and system maintenance activities.
• Maintain server documentation and inventory records.
• Support Active Directory user and group administration.
• Assist with DNS, DHCP, and general infrastructure support as needed.
• Provide first-line infrastructure support for Manufacturing Execution Systems.
• Monitor MES-related servers, services, and system availability.
• Assist with troubleshooting MES connectivity, performance, and operational issues.
• Escalate production-impacting issues to senior team members or vendors when necessary.
• Support MES maintenance activities, system testing, and production support efforts.
• Participate in efforts to minimize production downtime and maintain continuous assembly line operations.
• Monitor daily backup jobs and investigate backup failures.
• Perform data restoration requests as directed.
• Verify backup completion, job status, and system health.
• Maintain backup documentation, procedures, and operational records.
• Deploy and monitor desktop and server patching activities.
• Verify successful installation of security updates.
• Assist with vulnerability remediation efforts.
• Document patching activities, maintenance work, and related system changes.

Job description

Hyundai AutoEver America is seeking a Windows System Administrator I to support server administration, MES, endpoint support, backup operations, patch management, and daily infrastructure monitoring in a manufacturing tech environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on Windows server/Desktop experience, basic Linux, AD/DNS/DHCP knowledge, strong troubleshooting, and customer-focused support. On-site work and overtime may be required, with a strong emphasis on uptime and documentation.