Server Administrator
PACCAR
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Job summary
PACCAR seeks a Server Administrator 3 to oversee and optimize our hybrid enterprise server infrastructure. You will drive day-to-day administration across Windows, Redhat Linux, VMware, AWS, and Azure, ensuring performance and high availability for mission-critical systems.
The role requires five+ years of experience, strong virtualization, storage, and backup expertise, and the ability to lead complex updates and DR planning in a 24/7 environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field.
- MCSA or CompTIA Server+ or equivalent certification preferred.
- Five+ years' experience with Windows Server (2019/2022/2025) and Redhat Linux.
- Proven experience with VMware vSphere.
- Proven experience with EMC SAN Storage and Rubrik Backup Solutions.
- Experience with AWS/Azure Cloud solutions.
Responsibilities
- Set up, configure, and support Windows Servers
- Set up, configure, and support VMware, AWS and Azure Virtual Servers
- Monitor and tune systems to ensure a high level of performance
- Oversee and apply updates/patches
- Maintain Active Directory and file/folder permissions
- Create and maintain a disaster recovery plan
- Maintain backups of systems and critical data
- Recommend upgrades and new equipment
- Create and maintain detailed documents
- Provide technical support and guidance to end users
- Complete daily operating system health checks
- Support scheduled after-hours maintenance
- Ability to be on call for 24/7 support
- Ensure audit standards by maintaining documentation and controls
- Oversee server room infrastructure (HVAC, UPS, environmental monitoring)
- Set up and maintain NVR systems with camera integration and storage management
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Job description
PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business. Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services - you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!
Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World's Best heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company's dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids. Kenworth is the first truck manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products.
PACCAR is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Server Administrator 3 to oversee, maintain, and optimize our enterprise server infrastructure. In this critical role, you will lead the day-to-day administration and strategic direction of a hybrid infrastructure encompassing Windows, Redhat Linux, VMware, AWS, and Azure cloud environments. You will champion system performance, disaster recovery planning, robust backup strategies utilizing Rubrik, and enterprise storage management via EMC SAN. Beyond virtual and operating system administration, this role ensures the operational integrity of our physical server room facilities - overseeing HVAC, fire suppression, UPS/battery backups, and NVR security systems. As a technical leader, you will drive audit compliance, execute complex system updates, recommend equipment upgrades, and provide high-level technical guidance to end-users. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with a strong foundation in Microsoft and Linux ecosystems, capable of managing changing priorities in a dynamic, 24/7 high-availability environment.
- Set up, configure, and support Windows Servers
- Set up, configure, and support VMware, AWS and Azure Virtual Servers
- Monitor and tune systems to ensure a high level of performance
- Oversee and apply updates/patches
- Maintain Active Directory and file/folder permissions
- Create and maintain a disaster recovery plan
- Maintain backups of systems and critical data
- Recommend upgrades and new equipment
- Create and maintain detailed documents
- Provide technical support and guidance to end users
- Complete daily operating system health checks
- Support scheduled after-hours maintenance
- Ability to be on call for 24/7 support
- Highly motivated, self-starter, able to work independently, multi-task, respond to changing priorities and initiative to own specific tasks
- Ensure compliance with audit standards by maintaining accurate documentation, implementing required controls, and supporting regular audit reviews.
- Oversee the operational integrity of server room infrastructure, including HVAC systems, fire suppression equipment, UPS/back up batteries, and environmental monitoring to ensure optimal performance and equipment protection.
- Set up and maintain NVR systems, including camera integration, storage management, and updates.
- Minimum of five years' experience with Windows Server (2019, 2022 and 2025)
- Minimum of five years' experience with Redhat Linux
- In-depth knowledge of installing, troubleshooting, and administering Windows Servers
- Knowledge of installing, troubleshooting, and administering Redhat Linux Server
- Proven experience with VMware vSphere
- Proven experience with EMC SAN Storage
- Proven experience with Rubrik Backup Solutions
- Proven experience with IIS and failover clustering
- Knowledge of Cisco networking devices
- Knowledge of Internet Information Services
- Knowledge of Mainframe and Warehouse Control Systems
- Strong documentation, organizational, and administration skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience with SQL server considered a plus
- Experience with SharePoint considered a plus
- Experience with AWS/ Azure Cloud solutions
- Must meet physical requirements of the position with or without accommodation.
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field required. MCSA / CompTIA Server+ or equivalent certification preferred.
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability
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