EEO Statement:
Advanced Drainage Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
IT Systems Engineer
US-OH-Hilliard
Job ID: 2026-20888
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: IT
Advanced Drainage Systems
Overview
Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a Systems Engineer to provide engineering-level support for the organization’s server and cloud infrastructure platforms. This role supports the implementation, administration, optimization, and ongoing operation of onpremises and Microsoft Azure-based systems that underpin enterprise operations.
The Systems Engineer partners with peer infrastructure teams and managed service providers to help keep infrastructure environments resilient, secure, and costeffective. This role contributes to infrastructure modernization efforts, integrations, and platform initiatives under the guidance of senior engineers and IT leadership.
Job Responsibilities:
Including but not limited to:
- Implement and support infrastructure solutions within a hybrid Azure (IaaS/PaaS) environment
- Install, configure, and support Windows Server systems
- Manage Active Directory services, including OU structure, group policy, and PKI
- Maintain infrastructure standards to ensure resiliency, scalability, and security
- Create and maintain technical documentation including CMDB entries and knowledge base articles
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve server and platform issues to restore or optimize service availability
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to improve and extend the enterprise environment
- Partner with managed service providers supporting data center, storage, and virtualization platforms
- Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues
- Monitor usage and assist with cost optimization activities (tagging, rightsizing, and reporting)
- Participate in infrastructure projects, modernization efforts, and lifecycle management activities
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- Three or more years of experience supporting Windows Server environments in an enterprise setting
- Two or more years of experience working with Microsoft Azure or equivalent cloud platforms
- Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and core infrastructure services
- Proficient scripting experience using PowerShell (automation, reporting, and administration)
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and crossteam collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple technical initiatives with competing priorities
Preferred Experience:
- Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Windows Server/Hybrid Administrator) or similar experience
- Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and DHCP/DNS
- Experience operating and improving enterprise environments, including backups, monitoring, and availability features
- Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or equivalent hypervisors
- Familiarity with ServiceNow and IT service management practices
- Experience supporting distributed enterprise or manufacturing environments
Leadership Competencies
EEO Statement
ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
EEO StatementADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.PI284101225