Rise Baking Company ยท 17 hours ago
Systems Administrator
Rise Baking Company is focused on ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of their core IT infrastructure. The Systems Administrator will be responsible for hands-on systems administration, managing servers, virtualization, backups, and identity services while providing technical support and ensuring the smooth operation of enterprise and plant-level applications.
BakeryFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Administer and maintain Windows Server environments (2016 and newer), including file, print, and application servers
Manage VMware and vCenter environments, including VM provisioning, performance monitoring, and capacity planning
Administer storage and backup platforms (SAN, iSCSI, Veeam), including backup policies, monitoring, and restore testing
Maintain system security, patching, lifecycle management, and EOL remediation
Support server, virtualization, and infrastructure-related hardware and software upgrades
Monitor and maintain UPS systems across the organization
Troubleshoot and resolve Tier 2/3 infrastructure issues and support on-call/after-hours requirements
Escalate and manage cases with third-party vendors for servers, virtualization, backups, and infrastructure performance
Develop and maintain system documentation, runbooks, technical standards, and best practices
Support identity and access management platforms, including Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), OneLogin, and SSO integrations
Administer Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and related collaboration tools
Support Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and RemoteApp environments as required
Provide administrative support for select enterprise and plant applications (e.g., 8x8, Jira, Appian, TraceGains, RedZone, camera/badge systems)
Perform routine application maintenance, upgrades, and patching
Coordinate with vendors for application support, escalations, and upgrades
Oversee licensing management and user provisioning for assigned applications
Partner with business units (HR, Finance, Operations) to understand application requirements and translate them into technical actions
Monitor application availability and performance, escalating issues as needed
Use scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, APIs, etc.) to streamline system and application administration tasks
Create and maintain internal documentation, knowledge base articles, and operational runbooks
Cross-train with team members to ensure operational continuity and coverage
Stay current with evolving technologies, security practices, and industry standards
Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of hands-on systems administration experience with a strong infrastructure focus
Deep experience with Windows Server, VMware/vCenter, and backup technologies
Strong understanding of storage, virtualization, system performance, and capacity planning
Experience supporting identity platforms such as Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), and SSO solutions
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues in a production environment
Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to participate in on-call and after-hours support rotations as needed
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, operational environment
Preferred
Microsoft, VMware, or related infrastructure certifications
Experience with Veeam, HPE, Synology, APC, and enterprise UPS environments
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration and collaboration services
Exposure to enterprise application administration and vendor management
Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell, Python, APIs)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Annual bonus eligibility
Incentive and recognition programs
401k contributions
Company
Rise Baking Company
The joy of baking has always brought people together. Rise is a company built on elevating expectations.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-09-17Private Equity
2024-09-17Acquired
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