ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions

Windows Server Administrator

Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 9+ years supporting Windows Server infrastructure in production environments.
  • Expertise in Windows Server, VMware, enterprise storage, and backup technologies.
  • Experience in a manufacturing or multi-site environment.
  • Strong understanding of disaster recovery and cybersecurity.
  • Microsoft, VMware, VEEAM, or equivalent certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize Microsoft Windows Server environments.
  • Administer virtual server platforms and enterprise storage solutions.
  • Maintain server performance and lifecycle management.
  • Develop standards and documentation for systems.
  • Support server provisioning, migrations, and upgrades.
  • Lead root-cause investigations of complex issues.
  • Mentor junior team members and lead modernization initiatives.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company contributions.
  • Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.
  • Employee assistance and well-being programs.
Full Job Description
Curries, an ASSA ABLOY brand, is looking to add a Windows Server Administrator to our manufacturing facility located in Mason City, Iowa.

This is a full-time, on-site role.

Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position at this time. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

What would you do as our Windows Server Administrator:

Our Windows Server Administrator serves as a senior technical resource for Windows Server infrastructure, virtualization platforms, enterprise storage, and data protection systems. You will design, deliver, and proactively maintain critical business systems while helping ensure availability, security, recoverability, and alignment with corporate IT standards. You will also lead infrastructure modernization initiatives, resolve complex technical issues, and partner with divisional IT, cybersecurity teams, application owners, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.

You would also:
• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize Microsoft Windows Server environments.
• Administer virtual server platforms, operating systems, and enterprise storage solutions.
• Maintain server availability, performance, capacity, and lifecycle management.
• Develop standards, procedures, and documentation for supported systems.
• Administer VMware environments and high-availability platforms.
• Manage enterprise shared storage platforms and storage connectivity.
• Monitor capacity, utilization, and infrastructure performance.
• Support server provisioning, migrations, upgrades, and lifecycle activities.
• Administer enterprise backup and replication platforms.
• Develop and maintain backup and recovery strategies.
• Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and remediation activities.
• Ensure infrastructure aligns with business continuity requirements.
• Execute infrastructure projects and priorities established by multiple IT teams.
• Implement enterprise security, compliance, and architecture standards.
• Serve as a technical liaison between local operations and Divisional IT teams.
• Lead root-cause investigations involving server, virtualization, storage, and application infrastructure.
• Resolve complex technical issues affecting business-critical systems.
• Identify infrastructure risks and implement long-term improvements.
• Provide escalation support for administrators and support technicians.
• Mentor junior team members and promote knowledge sharing.
• Lead technical planning and infrastructure modernization initiatives.

The Skills and Experience You Need:
• 9+ years of progressive experience supporting Windows Server infrastructure in a production environment.
• Expertise with Windows Server, VMware, enterprise storage, and backup technologies.
• Experience supporting business-critical infrastructure in a manufacturing or multi-site environment.
• Strong understanding of disaster recovery, cybersecurity, and infrastructure resiliency.
• Microsoft, VMware, VEEAM, or equivalent infrastructure certifications preferred.

What we offer!

We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow, thrive, and build a rewarding lifelong career with us.

Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team:
• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Program with company contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Flexible Spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym reimbursement
• On-site Health Clinic
• Discount portal
• Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

We review applications regularly, so don't wait! We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us. To make sure your personal data is safe, we don't look at any applications sent by email or post.

If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at [redacted]

Let's create a safer and more open world together!

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About ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions

ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions is a division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in access solutions. The company provides a wide range of door security and safety solutions for commercial and institutional customers. Its products include locks, door closers, exit devices, electromechanical products, and access control systems. ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions operates in North America and has manufacturing facilities in the United States and Canada. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions
Size
50,000 employees
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Founded
1992

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