Systems Engineer

Saia Inc.; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role focuses on stability, security, performance, and high availability, with experience in Active Directory, virtualization, patch management, and enterprise security practices. The successful candidate will manage server provisioning, VMware/Hyper‑V environments, failover clustering, automation with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent IT experience.
• 2+ years Windows Server admin in enterprise.
• Experience with AD, GPO, DNS/DHCP, PowerShell, virtualization, clustering.
• Experience with backup/recovery and security hardening.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, administer Windows Server environments across on‑premises and cloud platforms.
• Manage Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP, and Certificate Services.
• Provision, upgrade, migrate, and decommission server infrastructure.
• Configure and maintain VMware/Hyper‑V environments and clustering.
• Automate tasks with PowerShell and other automation tools.
• Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations.
• Collaborate with network, cloud, security, and app teams on infrastructure initiatives.
• Participate in on‑call support and incident response.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Education

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

Tools

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS/DHCP

PowerShell scripting

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Windows Failover Clustering

Azure Infrastructure

Intune / MECM / SCCM

Kubernetes / OpenShift

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

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.Crear y mantener documentación técnica, estándares y procedimientos.

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.