Sr. Network & Server Engineer

Voltava; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltava in Wixom, MI seeks a Senior Network and Server Engineer to design, implement, and manage our IT infrastructure for automotive manufacturing. The role emphasizes uptime, reliability, and production continuity across virtualization, server, and network platforms.

Responsibilities include managing VMware/Nutanix environments, Windows Server 2019, Cisco networking, and Microsoft 365. You will lead infrastructure projects, document standards, and provide technical mentorship to the team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network and server engineering, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (AHV/Prism).
• Solid experience administering Windows Server 2019 environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Cisco Catalyst switches and Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC).
• Strong Microsoft 365 administration skills, including Exchange Online, Entra ID/Azure AD, SharePoint Online, Teams.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and leading cross-functional infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage priorities across IT and manufacturing teams.
• Solid understanding of network security principles, including segmentation between enterprise IT and plant-floor/OT networks.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise virtualization environments using VMware and Nutanix.
• Administer and support Windows Server 2019 infrastructure including AD, DNS/DHCP, file/print, and patch management.
• Manage Cisco Catalyst switching and WLCs with VLAN design and segmentation for manufacturing networks.
• Administer Microsoft 365 environment including Exchange Online, Entra ID, SharePoint/Teams, and device management.
• Support MES connections and plant-floor networks to minimize downtime.
• Lead infrastructure projects from planning through execution and closeout.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, documentation, and SOPs for server and network environments.
• Monitor system and network performance, proactively resolving issues.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Nutanix AHV/Prism

Windows Server 2019

Cisco Catalyst switches

Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC)

Azure AD / Entra ID

Exchange Online

SharePoint Online

Teams

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network and Server Engineer to design, implement, and manage the IT infrastructure supporting our automotive manufacturing operations. This role requires deep technical expertise across virtualization, server, and network platforms, combined with the leadership and project management skills needed to plan and deliver infrastructure initiatives across a manufacturing environment where uptime, reliability, and production continuity are critical.

Senior Network and Server Engineer

Manufacturing Systems

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network and Server Engineer to design, implement, and manage the IT infrastructure supporting our automotive manufacturing operations. This role requires deep technical expertise across virtualization, server, and network platforms, combined with the leadership and project management skills needed to plan and deliver infrastructure initiatives across a manufacturing environment where uptime, reliability, and production continuity are critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise virtualization environments using VMware and Nutanix, including capacity planning, HA/DR configuration, and lifecycle upgrades.
• Administer and support Windows Server 2019+ infrastructure, including Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, file/print services, and patch management.
• Manage and maintain Cisco Catalyst switching infrastructure and Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), including VLAN segmentation, QoS, and access control across corporate and plant-floor networks.
• Administer and support the Microsoft 365 environment, including Exchange Online, Entra ID (Azure AD), SharePoint/OneDrive, Teams, and endpoint/device management.
• Support and maintain network and server infrastructure connecting manufacturing execution systems (MES), plant-floor controllers, and production line equipment to ensure minimal downtime.
• Lead and/or participate in infrastructure projects, including data center upgrades, network refreshes, plant expansions, and system migrations, from planning through execution and closeout.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, documentation, and standard operating procedures for server and network environments.
• Monitor system and network performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact production.
• Implement and maintain security best practices across servers, network devices, and wireless infrastructure, including segmentation between IT and OT/manufacturing networks.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service providers related to network and server infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and IT staff, and coordinate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, engineering, and operations.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to critical incidents affecting production or infrastructure availability.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network and server engineering, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (AHV/Prism).
• Solid experience administering Windows Server 2019 environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Cisco Catalyst switches and Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), including VLAN design and segmentation for manufacturing networks.
• Strong Microsoft 365 administration skills, including Exchange Online, Entra ID/Azure AD, SharePoint Online, Teams, and security/compliance features.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and leading cross‑functional infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage priorities across IT and manufacturing teams.
• Solid understanding of network security principles, including segmentation between enterprise IT and plant‑floor/OT networks.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Qualifications

• Experience with AI‑powered tools and platforms, including Claude or similar large language model assistants, for automating workflows, reporting, or IT operations.
• Familiarity with PICO Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or similar MES platforms used in automotive production.
• Relevant certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, VMware VCP, Nutanix NCP, PMP, or similar.
• Experience supporting OT/plant‑floor networks, PLCs, or industrial control systems.
• Basic understanding of CMMC/ITAR/NIST guidelines and requirements.

Skills And Attributes

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a methodical approach to root‑cause analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow‑through on projects and incidents.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, document, and maintain clear, effective policies, procedures, and technical standards.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing facility environment and may require occasional presence on the plant floor, as well as periodic after‑hours or on‑call support to minimize impact to production operations.