Systems Engineer

Saia Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Inc. is seeking a skilled Windows Server Engineer to design, implement, administer, and support enterprise Windows Server environments across on‑premises and cloud platforms.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Active Directory, virtualization, automation, patch management, and security practices. This role involves on‑call support and collaboration with multiple teams to maintain uptime and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of Windows Server administration in enterprise environments.
• Experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, and PowerShell scripting.
• Experience with VMware vSphere or Hyper‑V and Windows Failover Clustering.
• Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and server hardening best practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022, and newer).
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Certificate Services.
• Perform server provisioning, upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning.
• Deploy and maintain VMware and/or Hyper‑V virtual environments.
• Configure and manage Windows Failover Clustering and high‑availability solutions.
• Implement and maintain security controls, hardening, and compliance requirements.
• Manage patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Monitor server performance, capacity, availability, and trends.
• Automate operational tasks using PowerShell and infrastructure automation platforms.
• Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations.
• Troubleshoot complex server, OS, and infrastructure issues.
• Collaborate with network, cloud, security, and application teams.

Skills

Windows Server Administration

Active Directory Services

Group Policy

DNS/DHCP

PowerShell Automation

Failover Clustering

Patch Management

Incident Response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Tools

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

PowerShell scripting

Job description

Ready To Go Further?

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one –from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity –from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It’s all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.

Seeking a highly skilled Windows Server Engineer to design, implement, administer, and support enterprise Windows Server environments. This role is responsible for ensuring the stability, security, performance, and availability of Windows-based infrastructure across on-premises and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience with Active Directory, virtualization, automation, patch management, and enterprise security practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022, and newer).
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Certificate Services.
• Perform server provisioning, upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning activities.
• Deploy and maintain VMware and/or Hyper‑V virtual environments.
• Configure and manage Windows Failover Clustering and high‑availability solutions.
• Implement and maintain security controls, hardening standards, and compliance requirements.
• Manage patching and vulnerability remediation across server infrastructure.
• Monitor server performance, capacity, availability, and trends using enterprise monitoring tools.
• Automate operational tasks using PowerShell and infrastructure automation platforms.
• Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations.
• Troubleshoot complex server, operating system, and infrastructure issues.
• Collaborate with network, cloud, security, and application teams on infrastructure initiatives.
• Participate in on‑call support and incident response activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of Windows Server administration experience in enterprise environments.
• Experience with:
  • Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
  • Active Directory
  • Group Policy
  • DNS/DHCP
  • PowerShell scripting
  • VMware vSphere or Hyper‑V
  • Windows Failover Clustering
• Experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and server hardening best practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible.
• Knowledge of Microsoft SCCM/MECM or Intune.
• Familiarity with storage technologies (SAN, NAS).
• Knowledge of Kubernetes or OpenShift environments.
• Microsoft certifications:
  • Azure Administrator Associate
  • Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Technical Skills

• Windows Server Administration
• Active Directory Services
• PowerShell Automation
• VMware vSphere
• Azure Infrastructure
• DNS/DHCP
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Group Policy Management
• Server Security & Compliance
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
• Performance Monitoring & Capacity Planning

Success Metrics

• Maintain server uptime and availability targets.
• Reduce manual operational effort through automation.
• Timely remediation of vulnerabilities and patch compliance.
• Successful execution of server lifecycle and migration projects.
• Adherence to security, audit, and compliance requirements.

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer‑first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.