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Senior Systems AdministratorPosition Summary

The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for overseeing, maintaining, and optimizing IT infrastructure across multiple locations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of systems in a growing organization. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to managing hybrid (on-premises and cloud) environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise IT infrastructure including servers, networks, storage, security groups, gateways, and cloud platforms.
• Administer and support Windows and Linux environments, Active Directory, virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V), and cloud services (Azure/AWS).
• Support DevOps processes, including code deployment control and infrastructure automation.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness.
• Oversee patch management and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Lead infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and automation initiatives.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and security teams to align IT systems with business objectives.
• Maintain and enforce cybersecurity best practices, including access controls and incident response procedures.
• Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and policies.
• Mentor junior IT staff and contribute to long-term IT strategy and planning.
• Travel up to 15% for on-site support and project implementation at other company locations.

This description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and is not an exhaustive list of all duties or requirements associated with the role.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in systems administration or IT infrastructure roles with progressive responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience managing hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud).
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and security technologies.
• Expertise in virtualization platforms, backup solutions, and system monitoring tools.
• Experience with automation tools such as PowerShell, Ansible, or Terraform.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., CloudFormation, OpenTofu).
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel as needed and work flexible hours during critical system events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, AWS SysOps Administrator, CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, or similar.
• Experience with tools and platforms including CloudWatch, GitHub/GitHub Actions, EC2, S3, and database management systems.
• Background in manufacturing, agriculture, or other operational environments.
• Familiarity with IoT systems and industrial control networks.
• Experience with DevOps and automated infrastructure pipelines.
• Experience implementing enterprise LLM solutions for internal documentation search, including vector database platforms (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate).

Compensation

Salary range: $135,000 – $155,000, commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $135,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person