Sr. Systems Administrator

Charlie's Produce - Who We Are

Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie's was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for likeminded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What we offer:

• An amazing company culture!
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking.
• Coverage under State Sick Leave.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Additional Compensation Details:

• $100K- $136K annually
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

Overview: The Senior Systems Administrator will manage and secure the organization's Microsoft Windows infrastructure, ensuring high availability, compliance, and operational excellence. This role requires expertise in Windows OS, Intune, Active Directory, and enterprise security standards. The position includes on-call responsibilities and collaboration across IT and business units.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Azure Entra ID and Group Policy.
• Familiar with container platforms - Docker and\or Kubernetes.
• Manage Intune for device compliance, application deployment, and endpoint security.
• Implement and monitor security baselines using Microsoft Security Compliance Toolkit.
• Apply patches, updates, and vulnerability remediation across systems.
• Monitor system performance, uptime, and resource utilization.
• Develop and maintain Disaster Recovery plans and participate in regular testing.
• Develop and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and policies.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for escalated issues.
• Handle backup and recovery procedures for critical systems.
• Work with cross-functional teams on deployments and upgrades.
• Mentor junior IT staff and enforce best practices.

Additional Tasks/Duties as they are assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent on the job experience.
• 7+ years' experience in Windows Server administration and enterprise environments.
• Expertise in Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Manager, Active Directory, Entra ID, Windows OS (10/11) and security hardening.
• Strong knowledge of backup/recovery systems and documentation standards.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and security baselines.
• Certifications such as MCSE, MCSA, or Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator.
• Experience with cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with virtualization (Hyper-V).
• PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Knowledge of O365, SharePoint, and cloud-based email systems.
• Expertise in O365 integration and administration.
• Participated in large Enterprise based projects and Digital Transformation

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Leadership and team collaboration capabilities.
• Vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

On-Call Expectations

This position requires participation in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours support for critical systems and respond to incidents promptly. Candidates must be able to troubleshoot and resolve issues under pressure and ensure minimal downtime.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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