IT Server Architect Manager

About the role

As our next Server Administrator, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English; Spanish or Chinese is a plus.

Skills

• Enterprise server and virtualization management.
• Cloud and hybrid infrastructure support.
• Disaster recovery and uptime assurance.
• Vendor and stakeholder collaboration.
• Documentation and operational excellence.

Benefits

Our innovative environment, opportunities for continuous learning and professional development, supportive and collaborative work culture, and global presence make this a unique and exciting place to work.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate global responsibilities.

Contact

To apply, please visit www.johnsonelectric.com — We can’t wait to meet you!