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Systems Administrator

LCI

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Maplewood, MN

Job description

We are seeking a technically strong, motivated System Administrator II to provide day-to-day operational support for Windows and Linux server environments, associated infrastructure, and enterprise utilities. This role is responsible for incident resolution through a ticketing system, participation in an on-call rotation, and adherence to established support and change management processes.

The System Administrator will also play a key role in identifying automation opportunities, driving operational improvements, collaborating with geographically distributed teams, and supporting large-scale file share migrations to AWS/Azure cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud & Migration Support

  • Assess existing environments and provide recommendations for migration strategies.
  • Execute migration activities as directed by the Wave Lead and Technical Project Manager.
  • Support the migration of file shares from on-prem environments to AWS/Azure cloud platforms.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth migrations with minimal business impact.

Systems Administration & Operations

  • Administer, maintain, and support Windows and Linux server environments.
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability.
  • Perform break/fix support, server builds, decommissions, and system lifecycle management.
  • Implement and maintain security best practices to protect systems and data.
  • Collaborate with network, security, and support teams to maintain a stable and efficient IT environment.
  • Create and maintain accurate documentation for system architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
  • Participate in scheduled maintenance windows and weekend activities as required.

Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of Linux server administration experience.
  • Experience working within a structured ticketing system (e.g., ServiceNow, HP ITSM).
  • Solid understanding of IT service management processes and operational workflows.
  • Broad infrastructure knowledge, including operating systems, SAN, CIFS/NFS, networking, and databases.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, CIS, IS, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Scripting experience (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python).
  • Prior experience supporting or migrating workloads to AWS and/or Azure.
  • Relevant certifications such as Red Hat, Microsoft, or CompTIA.

Pay: $55.00 - $62.00 per hour

Work Location: In person