Lead Systems Administrator

State Employees' Credit Union; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

State Employees' Credit Union is seeking a Lead Systems Administrator to design scalable, secure server environments and to lead infrastructure projects. The role blends deep hands-on work with team leadership and mentoring across Windows and Linux platforms.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree and 7+ years of experience in systems administration, with strong Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server expertise, plus experience in automation and CM tools like Ansible or Puppet.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in IT, CS, IS, or related field.
• 7 years of relevant experience in systems administration across Windows and Linux platforms.
• Expertise in both Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, IS, or related field preferred.
• 7 years of relevant experience.
• Certifications such as RHCE, LPIC-2, Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Admin beneficial.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible and Puppet.

Responsibilities

• Design solutions for scalability, performance, and automation across OS environments.
• Lead complex deployments involving both Linux and Windows systems.
• Build reusable automation frameworks and define platform standards with Systems Engineers.
• Drive OS-level security compliance, audit readiness, and incident prevention.
• Coach mid-level and junior administrators and conduct technical training.
• Partner with infrastructure, security, and application teams on enterprise initiatives.

Skills

Linux (RHEL)

Windows Server

Automation scripting

Cross-Platform leadership

Team mentorship

Bash/PowerShell/Python

Education

Associate’s degree in IT/CS/IS or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Job description

If you are motivated and believe in the credit union philosophy of "People Helping People," join our team! The Lead Systems Admin drives the design and implementation of robust, secure, and scalable server environments. This role balances deep technical work across platforms with leadership of infrastructure projects and team mentorship.

Essential Responsibilities:

• (25%) Infrastructure Design & Planning: Design solutions for scalability, performance, and automation across OS environments.
• (20%) Cross-Platform Leadership: Lead complex deployments involving both Linux and Windows systems.
• (15%) Automation & Standardization: Build reusable automation frameworks and define platform standards along with Systems Engineers.
• (15%) Security Oversight: Drive OS-level compliance, audit readiness, and incident prevention.
• (15%) Team Mentorship & Development: Coach mid-level and junior administrators and conduct technical training.
• (10%) Strategic Collaboration: Partner with infrastructure, security, and application teams on enterprise initiatives.

Required Education & Experience (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

• Associate’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 7 years of relevant experience in systems administration across Windows and Linux platforms.
• Expertise in both Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server environments.

Preferred Education & Experience (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with both Linux distributions and Windows Server.
• Certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer, LPIC-2, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Admin Advanced scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet)

Job Environment & Physical Requirements

This position typically operates in a professional office environment or hybrid/ remote setup. Ability to remain in a stationary position (seated or standing) for extended periods of time while working on a computer. Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and via collaboration tools.

SECU provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

Disclaimer State Employees' Credit Union reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower level based on business need. State Employees' Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative with a "Do the Right Thing" mission and a goal of helping people in our community. SECU values the differences in our staff and in our North Carolina communities. We believe that embracing the uniqueness of individuals makes our cooperative stronger, more innovative and better able to serve SECU members.