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Element Materials Technology Windows Server Operations Support Engineer in Blue Ash, Ohio
Overview
We are seeking a skilled Windows Server Operations Support Engineer to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of hands-on experience in supporting and maintaining Windows server environments. The role involves ensuring the stability, performance, and security of Element’s Windows server infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Server Administration: Manage and administer Windows Server operating systems, including installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance.
System Monitoring: Implement and maintain monitoring solutions to proactively identify and address potential server issues. Respond to alerts and take corrective actions.
Patch Management: Apply patches and updates to Windows servers in a timely manner to address security vulnerabilities and ensure system reliability.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve server-related issues, collaborating with other IT teams and vendors as needed. Provide technical support to end-users.
Performance Optimization: Identify and implement performance optimization measures to ensure the efficient operation of Windows servers.
Security Compliance: Enforce security policies and practices to protect Windows server environments from unauthorized access and potential threats.
Backup and Recovery: Implement and maintain backup solutions for Windows servers. Develop and test disaster recovery plans.
Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for server configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
Collaboration: Work closely with other IT teams, system administrators, and network engineers to ensure seamless integration of Windows servers with the overall IT infrastructure.
Skills / Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
2-4 years of experience in Windows server administration.
Proficient in Windows Server operating systems (e.g., Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019).
Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and other Windows server technologies.
Experience with VMware virtualized environments.
Familiarity with server hardware and storage systems.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Must be a US citizen
Certifications (desired):
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server certifications (e.g., MCSA, MCSE)
CompTIA Server#LI-SL1
Company Overview
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
Diversity Statement
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Job Locations US-OH-Blue Ash
ID 2024-14016