Systems Administrator | On-Site | Kansas City, KS

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:

Position 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 systems
• Manage virtualization environments including VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V, including host and guest lifecycle management
• Administer core services such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and identity management
• Proactively monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure high availability for critical business applications
• Develop, test, and execute data backup and disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity
• Apply regular updates, patches, and security configurations to server operating systems and applications
• Enforce security policies on all server assets and endpoints
• Collaborate with security teams on vulnerability remediation and access control
• Ensure systems meet internal IT standards and industry compliance regulations
• Provide Tier 2/3 technical support for escalated server and system issues
• Manage user accounts, system access, and resource allocation
• Collaborate with the IT Director on infrastructure upgrades and contribute technical expertise to long-term systems strategy

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of hands-on experience administering enterprise-level server environments
• Expertise in Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) administration and troubleshooting
• Mandatory proficiency in managing and maintaining VMware vSphere or Hyper-V virtualization environments
• Strong practical knowledge of Active Directory, GPOs, DNS, and DHCP
• Experience with disaster recovery planning and backup systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical issues into business terms
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, small, and dynamic IT team environment
• Preference considered for:
  • Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate or equivalent
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  • Certifications related to storage or Linux administration 
• No sponsorships | No agencies