Job Description
Job Description
Ecovyst is a materials science, catalyst, and services company dedicated to creating innovative technologies that play a critical role in supporting ecological health and help our customers solve complex challenges.
Our cutting-edge solutions span across two industry-leading businesses, Ecoservices and Advanced Materials and Catalyst.
- Ecoservices is dedicated to services that have a positive impact on our planet. Our Ecoservices business provides specialty grade high purity virgin sulfuric acid for a number of diverse and growing end uses.
- Advanced Materials and Catalyst Technologies is a leading global innovator and producer of specialty catalysts and Zeolite, specializing in silica supports and catalysts. This business allows us to develop innovative technologies that enable our customers and value chain partners to create sustainable products.
What we offer :
Competitive payFull benefit package401k matchingTuition ReimbursementPosition Overview :
We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to join our IT team in Kansas City, KS. This is an individual contributor role responsible for the daily administration, monitoring, and strategic maintenance of our global IT systems. The Systems Administrator will serve as the key technical resource for the performance, availability, and security of our server, storage, and application infrastructure. Requires occasional domestic (US) and international travel for system implementation and high-level support.
Onsite in Kansas City, Kansas, USA
No sponsorships | No agencies
What you will be doing :
Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers running Windows Server and Linux operating systemsManage virtualization environments including VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V, including host and guest lifecycle managementAdminister core services such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and identity managementProactively monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure high availability for critical business applicationsDevelop, test, and execute data backup and disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuityApply regular updates, patches, and security configurations to server operating systems and applicationsEnforce security policies on all server assets and endpointsCollaborate with security teams on vulnerability remediation and access controlEnsure systems meet internal IT standards and industry compliance regulationsProvide Tier 2 / 3 technical support for escalated server and system issuesManage user accounts, system access, and resource allocationCollaborate with the IT Director on infrastructure upgrades and contribute technical expertise to long-term systems strategyRequired Qualifications :
5+ years of hands-on experience administering enterprise-level server environmentsExpertise in Windows Server (2016 / 2019 / 2022) administration and troubleshootingMandatory proficiency in managing and maintaining VMware vSphere or Hyper-V virtualization environmentsStrong practical knowledge of Active Directory, GPOs, DNS, and DHCPExperience with disaster recovery planning and backup systemsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical issues into business termsAbility to thrive in a collaborative, small, and dynamic IT team environmentPreference considered for :Microsoft Certified : Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate or equivalent
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)Certifications related to storage or Linux administrationNo sponsorships | No agencies