Senior Systems Administrator

Description

The Senior System Administrator oversees and optimizes our IT systems across multiple locations. This role is critical to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our infrastructure as we grow. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to systems management in a hybrid work environment. 

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level IT infrastructure including servers, networks, security groups, gateways, storage, and cloud services. 
• Manage Windows and Linux environments, Active Directory, virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V), and cloud integrations (Azure/AWS). 
• DevOPS – specifically in the role of code deployment control 
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness. 
• Monitor for patching and compliance. 
• Lead infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and automation initiatives. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, and security to align IT systems with business goals. 
• Maintain and enforce cybersecurity best practices, including patch management, access controls, and incident response. 
• Document system configurations, procedures, and policies. 
• Provide mentorship to junior IT staff and contribute to long-term IT strategy. 
• Travel occasionally (up to 15%) to other Little Leaf Farms facilities for on-site support and project implementation. 
• The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, AWS SysOps Administrator, CompTIA Security+, or Cisco CCNA/CCNP, etc. 
• Experience with CloudWatch, GitHub/GitHub Actions, EC2, S3, general DB management 
• Experience in manufacturing, agriculture, or similar operational environments. 
• Familiarity with IoT systems and industrial control networks. 
• Experience with DevOps / Automated DevOps infrastructure 
• Experience configuring “Enterprise” LLM solution(s) for internal documentation reference including vector DB storage (i.e. Pinecone, Weaviate, etc.)