Senior Systems Administrator

Kids for the Future; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Vision perk

Dental Insurance

Job summary

Kids for the Future, based in Indianapolis area, is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of our IT infrastructure. You will ensure reliable server and network operations while delivering exceptional support to staff across 29 retail locations and a corporate office.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of systems administration experience, strong AD/GP, cloud familiarity with Azure/AWS, and hands-on experience with Hyper-V, VMware, and backup

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of proven Systems Administrator experience.
• Strong experience with Hyper-V and VMware.
• Proficient with Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Experience with Azure and AWS cloud platforms.
• Experience administering O365/Exchange Online.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.
• On-call and after-hours rotation as required.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain servers and network systems.
• Oversee and optimize organizational network operations.
• Provide internal technical support.
• Manage virtual host environments (Hyper-V, VMware).
• Configure Windows Failover Clustering (2019-2022).
• Administer Microsoft Entra and Exchange Online.
• Implement and manage backup technologies (Veeam, Cohesity, Rubrik).
• Leverage PowerShell scripting for automation.
• Collaborate with leadership and end users to address technical needs.

Skills

Ownership & accountability

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Troubleshooting

Tools

Hyper-V

VMware

Active Directory

Group Policy

Azure

AWS

O365/Exchange Online

PowerShell

Veeam

Cohesity

Rubrik

Job description

• Base Pay $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Position Title: Senior Systems Administrator

Are you a skilled IT professional passionate about technology and customer service? Do you take ownership of your work and thrive in a collaborative environment? If so, this might be the perfect opportunity for you!

At our organization, we focus on providing cutting-edge solutions while fostering a culture of teamwork and professional growth. We’re seeking a Senior Systems Administrator who can manage, maintain, and optimize our systems while delivering exceptional support to our team.

The company facilities currently includes:

• 29 retail locations throughout Indiana, primarily concentrated within the Indianapolis metropolitan area
• One corporate office that also houses an optical manufacturing laboratory

At our organization, we deliver the following:

• A culture that values diversity and collaboration.
• A supportive leadership team committed to results and innovation.
• Investment in training and development to ensure professional growth.
• Tools, systems, and technology that exceed expectations.

Expected Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, with on-call and after-hours rotation as required.

Our ideal candidate possesses the following traits:

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for their work.
• Passion for customer service with a professional, empathetic approach.
• Effective teamwork skills to communicate, collaborate, and celebrate wins with the team.
• Clear and effective communicator, able to break down technical terms for non-technical users.
• Proven technical expertise with a passion for continuous learning.

Responsibilities include:

• Install, configure, and maintain servers and network systems.
• Oversee and optimize organizational network operations.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to internal employees.
• Manage virtual host environments (Hyper-V, VMware).
• Configure and maintain Windows Failover Clustering (2019-2022).
• Administer and support Microsoft Entra, O365, and Exchange Online.
• Implement and manage backup technologies (e.g., Veeam, Cohesity, Rubrik).
• Leverage PowerShell scripting for automation and system optimization.
• Collaborate with leadership and end users to identify and address technical needs.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Systems Administrator.
• Proficiency in managing firewalls, wireless access points, and L2-L3 switch configurations.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Expertise in Active Directory and Group Policy Management.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays.
• 401(k).
• Health, Rx, and Dental Insurance.
• Vision Perk - Free eye exams and glasses for you + large discounts for family.