Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator

The Systems Administrator role for Centerline Logistics works to recommend, deploy and maintain IT systems, applications, and infrastructure across all sites and vessels. This role serves as Tier 2 helpdesk, supporting technical issues and project lifecycles, as well as POC for all backend processes and applications. This specific role for the Channelview, TX location will be the primary and sole POC for the office, supported by a team based in Seattle. Some additional T1 and Fleet duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Plan and support long-term IT strategies.
• Implement systems using industry best practices in compliance with CLL processes.
• Deploy/manage/improve hardware, software, application, and network services.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance.
• Perform audits, backups, restores, and troubleshooting.
• Support application development and analyze performance.
• Recommend and implement upgrades and improvements.
• Maintain and improve documentation of processes and configurations.
• Mentor helpdesk staff and provide top-tier support.
• Participate in emergency on-call schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience with Proxmox, AWS, Azure, Entra, Meraki, Sophos, Office365.
• Experience with IIS, SQL, Veeam, SharePoint.
• Programming (ASP, TSQL, PowerShell, scripting).
• Remote and On-Site Hardware/software troubleshooting.
• Documentation and process maintenance.
• Proficient in Microsoft products, some Linux, and enterprise networking.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Prioritize and execute tasks in high-pressure environments.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication; customer service focus.
• Research hardware/software issues and present solutions clearly.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

Job Condition and Environment

• Duties are performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk.
• Occasional travel to vessel location and shipyards.
• May be required to travel both domestically and internationally for up to two weeks at one time.

Expected Hours of Work

• Normal office hours are 7:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday
• Due to global nature of the company and scope of the role, duties may require being available periodically outside of normal working hours

Company Overview

Centerline Logistics is a leading provider of marine transportation services in the United States. Centerline Logistics operates on the United States West Coast (including Alaska and Hawaii), United States East Coast (including Puerto Rico), the United States Gulf Coast and the Mississippi River System. Services provided include the transportation and storage of petroleum products, tanker escort, ship assist, the transportation of general cargo and rescue towing. Centerline Logistics is the parent company of eight businesses specializing in marine services and a bulk liquids terminal business. Centerline Logistics provides accounting, administrative, human resources, safety and environmental services, and other support to the subsidiary companies.

The Company offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options to our employees and their eligible dependents after meeting Company requirements. 401(k) options, Disability Insurance, sick pay, vacation pay, 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule) and Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs are also available to our employees after meeting Company requirements. All benefits information may be subject to change based on any current or updated benefit plan year changes and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug Free Work place. Pre-employment drug testing is required.