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Dairy Farmers of America · 2 months ago

Systems Administrator III

positionKansas City, KS
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Systems Administrator III to oversee and maintain the availability of their physical and virtual server environment. The role involves ensuring the stability and integrity of information systems, participating in hardware design, and providing support and guidance to less experienced staff.

AgricultureDairyDietary SupplementsFood Processing
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Responsibilities

Administer and maintain the systems environment. Support vendor products, hardware, and other applications as assigned
Provide installation, configuration, and support services
Perform patches, firmware, and operating system updates
Monitor and manage system backups and recovery
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to physical servers
Manage user access and security settings
Maintain a disaster recovery plan
Coordinate with vendors for system upgrades and troubleshooting
Implement, and maintain a comprehensive monitoring and alerting process
Document system processes and procedures
Deploy and maintain high availability across multiple server locations
Research and implement appropriate system administration best practices and tools
Provide support and guidance to less experienced staff
Audit hardware/software to ensure compliance with organization guidelines
Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation, responding promptly to urgent issues outside regular working hours

Qualification

VMWareHyper-VNutanixPowerShellRubrikMicrosoft AzureTCP/IPBackup technologiesNetworking principlesAnalytical skillsProblem solvingCommunication skillsDocumentation skillsCritical thinking

Required

Undergraduate degree in computer science, information technology, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
5 to 8 years of information technology, application hosting, or related experience that includes experience with the supported hardware/software, backup and recovery techniques, software installation and maintenance, problem isolation and resolution, system migrations and conversions, and performance tools and analysis
Must be willing to travel 25-50% of the time (up to one week per month)
Strong understanding of managing supported systems in a large-scale environment
Understanding of networking principles and protocols
In-depth knowledge of virtual technology including VMWare, Hyper-V and Nutanix
Working knowledge of the following protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, SMTP, HTTP, FTP, SMB and CIFS
Strong understanding of backup technologies, with experience in Rubrik solutions preferred
Solid understanding of cloud technologies, with experience in Microsoft Azure preferred
Proficiency in automation and scripting, with PowerShell experience strongly preferred
Proven experience in data center cabling with a focus on precision, tidy execution, and consistent, repeatable standards
Strong communication and documentation skills
Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to quickly isolate problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Skill in critical thinking, analysis, mathematical calculations, and statistical evaluations
Able to present ideas using language that is relatable to business and end-users
Able to present to diverse audiences from front line team members to senior management
Able to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Preferred

Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment
Experience in Rubrik solutions
Experience in Microsoft Azure
PowerShell experience

Company

Dairy Farmers of America

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Dairy Farmers of America is a milk marketing cooperative owned and served by farmers across the nation.
dateFounded in 1998
location
Kansas, Illinois, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.dfamilk.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Dairy Farmers of America has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (3)
2024 (6)
2023 (1)
2022 (2)
2021 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$45M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2022-09-15Grant· $45M

Leadership Team

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Dennis Rodenbaugh
Chief Executive Officer
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Daniel Jones
Division Chief Financial Officer
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Recent News

PR Newswire
DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA APPLAUDS THE PASSAGE OF THE WHOLE MILK FOR HEALTHY KIDS ACT
2025-12-15
Morningstar.com
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. Announces Redemption of 7 7/8% Series B Cumulative Preferred Equity Securities
2025-11-20
Family Features
5 Health Benefits of Whole Milk for Kids
2025-11-04
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