ECOVYST CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Systems Administrator | On-Site | Kansas City, KS
ECOVYST CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES LLC, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115
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 pay
Full benefit package
401k matching
Tuition Reimbursement
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
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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 pay
Full benefit package
401k matching
Tuition Reimbursement
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
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