Sr. Systems Administrator

Watkins Wellness; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 72,500 - 143,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness programs

Bonus

401k match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Watkins Wellness in Vista, CA is seeking a Sr. Systems Administrator to join our IT Team.

You’ll own day-to-day administration of servers, OS, workstations, and business apps, ensuring reliability, security, and high performance while partnering with IT leadership and development teams. You’ll scope and implement new technologies, manage upgrades and patches, support cybersecurity and compliance, mentor teammates, and help modernize our infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in a related IT role.
• College degree and/or certification in Information Systems/Technology preferred.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Active Directory (DNS, DHCP, Group Policy) and/or EntraID.
• Hands-on experience with SCCM, Intune, and Azure.
• Experience with VMware virtualization (vSphere).
• Background in Identity and Access Management tools such as Okta or EntraID.
• Solid cybersecurity knowledge including antimalware, cloud security, vulnerability management.
• Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience with PowerShell or basic scripting (preferred).
• Strong customer service, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Self-directed mindset with problem-solving and innovative thinking.
• Microsoft certifications (e.g., SCCM) and/or Cisco CCNA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of servers, operating systems, workstations, and business applications while proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact the business.
• Scope, implement, and support new technologies and system enhancements, while monitoring performance and maintaining system integrity across on-prem and cloud platforms.
• Lead system lifecycle activities from planning through execution, including upgrades, patching, and maintenance, aligning with IT policies and reducing disruption.
• Support cybersecurity and compliance efforts, including endpoint management (Intune, SCCM), IAM solutions, and audits.
• Mentor IT support and software development teams; build stronger operational standards to improve end-user experience.
• Balance operational ownership with strategic planning; manage vendor relationships and stay current on emerging technologies.

Skills

Active Directory

EntraID

SCCM

Intune

Azure

VMware vSphere

Identity & Access Mgmt

Okta

Cybersecurity

PowerShell

Scripting

Customer service

Education

College degree

Tools

Active Directory

SCCM

Intune

Azure

VMware vSphere

Okta

EntraID

Job description

## Sr. Systems AdministratorApplylocations: US - California - Vistatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ53671We are hiring a **Sr. Systems Administrator** to join our **IT Team!****DISCOVER**As a Sr. Systems Administrator, you’ll play a critical role in keeping the organization’s core systems secure, reliable, and high performing. Reporting to the Sr. IT Operations Manager, you’ll support the daily administration and long-term stability of servers, operating systems, and enterprise tools that power the business. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with a strong customer service mindset. You’ll partner closely with IT leadership, the IT Support team, and the Software Development team to support evolving business and technology needs.You’ll help shape system improvements, ensure compliance and cybersecurity readiness, and support users across the organization. Success in this role means quickly ramping into the environment, strengthening system reliability, and proactively solving problems before they impact the business. If you’re a self-directed problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across systems, teams, and geographies, this role offers meaningful impact and growth.**YOUR RIPPLE EFFECT*** **Do you thrive on keeping complex IT environments stable and reliable?** Own the day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of servers, operating systems, workstations, and business applications while proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact the business.* **Are you energized by building and improving systems that support business growth?** Scope, implement, and support new technologies and system enhancements, while continuously monitoring performance, tuning environments, and maintaining system integrity across a mix of on-prem and cloud platforms.* **Can you confidently manage system lifecycle activities from planning through execution?** Lead the scheduling and execution of system upgrades, patching, and maintenance, ensuring all changes align with IT policies, minimize disruption, and keep environments secure and up to date.* **Do you take a proactive and hands-on approach to cybersecurity and compliance?** Support and maintain endpoint management tools like Intune and SCCM, support identity and access management solutions, and participate in audits, compliance tracking, and documentation to ensure systems meet security and regulatory standards.* **Do you enjoy solving problems and elevating the performance of those around you?** Act as a go-to technical resource for the IT support team and Software Development team by troubleshooting complex issues, mentoring team members, and helping build stronger operational standards that improve the end-user experience.* **Can you balance operational ownership with strategic thinking?** Manage vendor relationships, support technology planning and budgeting, and stay current on emerging technologies while bringing forward recommendations that help modernize systems and improve efficiency over time.* **Are you self-directed and comfortable stepping outside your comfort zone when needed?** Take initiative in a fast-paced environment by applying strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a sense of urgency to deliver results and drive continuous improvement.**WHAT YOU BRING*** 5–7 years of experience in a related IT role* College degree and/or certification in Information Systems/Technology preferred* Strong experience with Microsoft Active Directory (DNS, DHCP, Group Policy) and/or EntraID* Hands-on experience with Microsoft technologies such as SCCM, Intune, and Azure* Experience with VMware virtualization (vSphere)* Background in Identity and Access Management tools such as Okta or EntraID* Solid cybersecurity knowledge, including antimalware, cloud security, vulnerability management, and detection/response* Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills* Experience with PowerShell or basic scripting (preferred)* Strong customer service, communication, and collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment* Self-directed mindset with strong problem-solving and innovative thinking abilities* Microsoft certifications (e.g., Systems Center Configuration Manager) and/or Cisco certifications (CCNA) are a plus**WHAT YOU’LL GET**At Watkins Wellness, we believe that everyone should ‘Feel good. Live well’. We offer employees the opportunity to join a dynamic, growing industry leader with an outstanding and well-deserved reputation for leadership and commitment to our employees, customers and community. Our employees are eligible to receive exceptional health and wellness benefits, paid time off, company bonus, profit sharing, 401k match, education assistance, and much more. We are proud of the people we are and the products we make — products that make a difference to the health and well-being of others.We look for candidates that exhibit ***The Watkins Way*** (always Ethical, endeavors to be Transparent, embraces Inclusion, welcomes Diverse backgrounds and perspectives, Accommodating, believes in Work-Life Balance, puts Safety First, Accountable, values Relationships, Passionate, Team Player, and Goal Driven).The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.Hiring Range: $72,500.00-$143,440.00*Many factor are taken into consideration in determining pay, including education and location.*