Sr. Engineer - Server and Infrastructure Administrator, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 

If you’re ready to change the way the world moves, join us at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, a new state-of-the-art facility in Marshall, Michigan. You’ll be a key part of the launch team that will help bring the electrification revolution to driveways, job sites, and highways everywhere. BlueOval Battery Park Michigan will produce the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells to power the next-generation Ford EV passenger vehicles and trucks under development. This new wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company will create more than 1,700 jobs when production begins in 2026. This role will start remote and then will be working hybrid out of Marshall with expectation to be on-site at Marshall once building construction and timing is established (relocation package available). 

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will...
• use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought, and foster leadership in others
• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry

 

What you'll do...
As a Senior Server and Infrastructure Administrator, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing the Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan IT infrastructure, including a multi environment platform, core services and infrastructure components. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring that server and Infrastructure services are built using robust, secure, and scalable best practices.
- Plan, Install, configure, and maintain the core services and infrastructure to host a multi-platform set of systems.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot system issues, ensure maximum system uptime, review and address connectivity problems, and remedy security vulnerabilities.
- Configure and maintain a hybrid Active Directory/ MS Entra environment, including user and group administration, permissions, and policies.
- Deploy and update software using technologies such as SCCM/Intune as well as conduct remote imaging and configurations.
- Assist in troubleshooting network-related problems and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity issues in a timely manner.
- Monitor and patch systems regularly with a schedule in place.
- Work daily with a helpdesk system (ITSM) managing requests, tasks, changes, and projects.
- Manage and maintain regular backups and disaster recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Participate in the planning and execution of network/systems new implementations, upgrades, migrations, and expansion projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support various IT initiatives and projects.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Provide technical support and guidance to less experienced team members and assist in resolving IT-related inquiries.

You'll have... 
-Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field OR equivalent work experience.  
-7+ years of relevant windows system and infrastructure administration experience required.  

• Ability to participate in on-call escalation processes 
• Strong proficiency in Windows Server operating systems 2019, 2022), Active Directory and MS Entra management.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 including Exchange, Office 365, Intune, Entra, and Microsoft Security stack 
• Experience in a multiplatform environment VMWare / Azure / GCP / Containers 
• Experience with configuration and administration of networking protocols and services including: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, FTP. 
• Experience with network security concepts, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and security best practices.
• Work with 3rd parties to design and implement business initiatives  
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity issues effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards system maintenance and optimization.  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Even better, you may have...

-Experience in Manufacturing environments
-Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid A