IT System Administrator

Ford Motor Company

. Design, implement, and support enterprise infrastructure solutions .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeMarshall • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,600 - $144,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing enterprise infrastructure solutions, with a strong focus on automation, cloud services, and operational reliability. Proficient in managing complex systems and leading infrastructure projects while ensuring business continuity and security.

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Enterprise Infrastructure ManagementCloud Services ManagementAutomation Using AnsibleVMware and OpenShift AdministrationTechnical Documentation Creation

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Hard Skills

Linux AdministrationWindows Server ManagementVirtualizationContainer ManagementCI/CD Pipeline SupportSystem Performance AnalysisDisaster Recovery PlanningNetwork Equipment ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisInfrastructure as Code

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationCommunicationLeadershipTechnical Support

Tools & Technologies

Google Cloud PlatformMicrosoft 365Active DirectoryEntra IDSAN/NAS StorageBackup PlatformsVMwareOpenShiftAnsibleScripting

Certifications & Qualifications

Windows Server Administrator CertificationMicrosoft Azure Administrator CertificationRed Hat Certified System Administrator CertificationVMware Certified Professional

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure SolutionsOperational ProceduresTechnical StandardsBusiness ContinuityDisaster RecoveryDatacenter OperationsInfrastructure DesignLifecycle ManagementTechnical DocumentationAutomation Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesLinuxOpenShiftUnixVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and support enterprise infrastructure solutions
Participate in architecture, design, and planning activities for infrastructure services and platforms
Lead infrastructure deployments, upgrades, modernization efforts, and technology refresh projects
Develop implementation plans, operational procedures, and technical standards
Analyze system performance, capacity, reliability, and security to recommend improvements
Administer and support Linux, virtualization, container, cloud, identity, storage, and backup platforms
Support VMware, OpenShift, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Entra ID, SAN/NAS storage, and backup environments
Assist with platform architecture, lifecycle management, and infrastructure design initiatives
Support business continuity, disaster recovery, and operational readiness activities
Develop and maintain automation using Ansible, scripting, and configuration management tools
Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
Work with development and engineering teams to improve deployment efficiency and operational reliability
Support cloud-hosted infrastructure and services, including Google Cloud Platform
Promote Infrastructure as Code, automation, and continuous improvement practices
Serve as an escalation point for complex infrastructure incidents and service requests
Perform advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and issue resolution
Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve technical challenges
Implement corrective actions to improve platform stability and reduce recurring issues
Support datacenter operations, hardware deployment, rack and stack activities, equipment lifecycle management, and cabling
Coordinate infrastructure connectivity requirements with networking teams
Assist with firewall port identification, application connectivity requirements, and infrastructure dependencies
Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, deployment procedures, runbooks, and support guides
Document infrastructure designs, standards, configurations, and operational processes
Support knowledge transfer and continuous process improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience managing enterprise infrastructure platforms such as VMware, OpenShift/Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Active Directory, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, enterprise storage, and backup platforms
5+ years of experience managing systems such as Windows Server, Linux (RHEL/SUSE), and Unix
5+ years of experience managing server infrastructure, network equipment, firewall connectivity, and datacenter cabling
Full flexibility and readiness to consistently work across standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, including day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Windows Server Administrator certification, Microsoft Azure Administrator certification, Red Hat Certified System Administrator certification, and VMware Certified Professional are preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous vacation time
Sick/personal time
Paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day