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IT Systems Administrator
Req ID 78068 | Fowlerville, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc.
About the Team
As an IT Systems Administrator, you will join a geographically distributed group of skilled professionals, with 10 core members across Michigan, Ohio, and Canada, and a broader team of 25 supporting other ZF locations throughout the United States. We work together to support and maintain critical IT infrastructure, including desktop, server, and network systems, to ensure seamless operations for internal and external customers worldwide. You’ll be responsible for administering hardware, software, operating systems, and virtualization, helping us meet the ever-evolving demands of our users. Together, we strive to deliver reliable and efficient IT services while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
What you can look forward to as an IT Systems Administrator
- Proficient understanding of Dell & HP server hardware concepts, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. Procure and assist with hardware and/or software installation/deployment.
- Proficient understanding of Juniper networking hardware, concepts, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. VLANs, Trunking, ACL’s, Port-Channeling, QoS.
- Ability to install, configure, operate, and maintain Operating Systems including Windows Server 2019/2022, VMware ESXi 8.0. SLES, RHES, & Ubuntu a plus. Ability to support a Dell & Lenovo desktop/laptop environment with an emphasis on customer service.
- Sound operational knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, Windows Server. Proficient with Windows PowerShell.
- Experienced with Converged Infrastructure. General knowledge of SAN technologies.
- Compile and develop documentation in order to create a knowledge base for software and hardware supported by the Delivery & Support team. Support daily operations for the Delivery & Support team within North America with extended support globally.
- Assist senior and entry-level analyst(s) within the global domain function IT with day-to-day activities related to the procurement, deployment and operational support of standard hardware and software offerings.
- Provide first and second-level support for the office and production environments for services provided through the central domain IT.
Your Profile as an IT Systems Administrator
- Associate’s Degree, technical certification(s), or equivalent IT experience (Bachelor's Degree preferred)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the IT field encompassing a majority of the following areas – Dell & HP Server Hardware, Microsoft Server Operating Systems, VMWare vSphere, shared storage systems, Juniper networking
- Minimum of 3 years of experience providing customer support and resolution regarding technical issues
- Proven analytical abilities in addition to strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Proven abilities to diagnose performance issues and tune system performance
- Ability to communicate technical concepts, information, and service-related topics with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel and management
- Ability/willingness to travel up to 20% (both domestic and international)
- Ability/willingness to meet flexible schedule arrangements per customer requirements (i.e. off-shifts, on-call)
Why you should choose ZF in Fowlerville?
- A supportive collaborative team environment
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Paid Vacation
- 401k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- A strong diversity culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Be part of our ZF team as IT Systems Administrator and apply now!
Contact
Kyle Nader
1 734 855 2753
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.
With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.
Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran
What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?
At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.
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