Job Description

The Kinetic Group is a world leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of small caliber ammunition under the iconic brands B&P, CCI, Federal Premium, Fiocchi, HEVI-Shot, Remington and Speer. We have domestic ammunition manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Idaho, Arkansas, and Missouri, and service law enforcement, government agencies and sporting enthusiasts throughout the world. Today, The Kinetic Group is a part of the Ammo+ division of The Czechoslovak Group (CSG), which holds a diverse portfolio of companies in the defense, security, automotive, aerospace and rail industries.

The Sr. Cloud and Server Infrastructure Engineer manages and optimizes hybrid cloud environment (IAM processes, application SSO, environment security, etc.), cloud based collaboration tools (email, messaging, etc) and on-premises applications (Microsoft CM, PKI, Active Directory, etc), server environments (Windows, linux), ensuring stability, security, and performance through automation, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery planning. Success in this role is defined by maintaining high system availability, implementing efficient automation strategies, and providing excellent operational support to end users. The position is critical to the organization’s IT operations, enabling seamless infrastructure performance and supporting enterprise-wide technology initiatives. Strong communication and teamwork skills ensure alignment with company goals and effective collaboration across departments.

This position reports to the IT Manager, Core Applications and allows you the flexibility to work from your home office. If located near one of our locations, then schedule will be hybrid.

What you’ll do:

• Management and Architecture of cloud infrastructure, cloud collaboration tools, cloud applications, cloud servers, on-premises applications, on-premises servers and SAN storage
• Recommend and implement modifications to the cloud environment, applications, server and storage environment, including troubleshooting and replacement of faulty system hardware.
• Configure/setup, maintain and troubleshoot applications, servers and services - automation of redundant processes.
• Participate in the planning, designing and testing of disaster recovery procedures.
• Perform routine application and server updates/patching and assist in software deployments.
• Conduct ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure stability and optimal performance on all applications, cloud and server environments.
• Manage and support VMware, SAN storage, backups, patch management
• Work with end users to resolve issues, and provide operational support
• Implementation of an automation strategy
• Manage and support the data backup process
• Management and maintenance of business collaboration toolset, (email system, messaging, file sharing, etc)
• Documenting processes, with some development
• Participate in an On-Call rotation

Experience you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, other related scientific/technical discipline or 2-4 years of related industry experience
• Experience in Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, IIS, Active Directory, Configuration Manager, Windows Server, SQL Server, Exchange, Certificates, MDM
• Experience with Enterprise IT, Change Management, ITIL
• Experience with PowerShell, Python, Bash
• Broad understanding of Windows Server Platforms (file systems, Active Directory, replication, processes, service and log management, users, Terminal services, permissions, I/O, devices, DNS, DHCP, PKI and certificates, etc.).
• Ability to work remotely, with light travel requirements (0-5%)
• Excellent organizational, communication, teamwork, and documentation skills
• Excellent customer service skills and relationship management skills
• Process-oriented with a high attention to detail
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and be able to prioritize responsibilities accordingly
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Work Environment:

Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.

Pay Range:

The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!

Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory.

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