Sr. Systems Administrator

About Charlie’s Produce

Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company and the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast. The company prides itself on quality and focuses on hiring people who can foster loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth.

Benefits

• Excellent company culture
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage on the first of the month following hire
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k)
• Paid vacations and paid holidays
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits and onsite parking
• Coverage under State Sick Leave
• 100% prepaid college tuition for employees and dependents
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job Description

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, and 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 the 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work 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.
• Participation 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

The position requires participation in an on‑call rotation to provide after‑hours support for critical systems and respond to incidents promptly, ensuring minimal downtime.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. This is a safety‑sensitive position. Charlie’s Produce participates in E‑Verify and will provide the required work‑authorization information on Form I‑9. Charlie’s Produce does not offer H1‑B sponsorship at this time.

Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.