Location: Plymouth, Michigan
Department: Information Technology
Industry Focus: Automotive
Vacancy Type: Existing Position
Travel: Local and International (approximately 25%)
As our next
Server Manager you will be a key member of the Corporate IT team, responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and securing Johnson Electric's enterprise server infrastructure across the Americas. This role supports a global, 24x7 manufacturing environment and ensures operational stability, performance, and disaster recovery readiness.
What You'll Be Doing- Maintaining enterprise server infrastructure including Windows Servers, SQL, DHCP, DNS, and Active Directory.
- Configuring and optimizing server performance for manufacturing applications.
- Designing and supporting SQL clustering and high-availability environments.
- Administering Hyper-V environments, including patching, backups, and lifecycle management.
- Managing backup and recovery using Veeam.
- Ensuring proper server permissions and access controls.
- Supporting disaster recovery and business continuity planning and testing.
- Collaborating with Global IT teams on infrastructure standards and best practices.
- Participating in internal and external system audits.
- Coordinating with external vendors for software licenses and support services.
- Providing 24x7 global infrastructure support as part of the IT team.
- Ensuring compliance with TISAX, CMMC, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001.
- Traveling locally and internationally as required.
What We're Looking For- Minimum 3 years of experience with Microsoft Windows Server (2017 / 2019 / 2022); familiarity with Server 2025 preferred.
- At least 1 year of experience with physical-to-cloud migrations (AWS, Azure).
- 2+ years of experience with server connectivity via Cisco switches, routers, WLAN, and firewalls.
- Cisco certification or working toward certification.
- Strong experience with Active Directory and Exchange in multi-site environments.
- Hands-on experience with Hyper-V, Veeam, SCCM, and Zabbix.
- Experience supporting a 24x7 operational environment.
- IBM AS400 administration experience is a plus.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Fluent in English; Spanish or Chinese is a plus.
Key Competencies- Enterprise server and virtualization management
- Cloud and hybrid infrastructure support
- Disaster recovery and uptime assurance
- Vendor and stakeholder collaboration
- Documentation and operational excellence
How to ApplyApply online at
www.johnsonelectric.com - We can't wait to meet you!
