Grainger · 1 day ago
Infrastructure Administrator III
Lake Forest, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$87K/yr - $145K/yr
3+ years expGrainger is a leading broad line distributor serving over 4.5 million customers worldwide. The Infrastructure Administrator III role involves managing and maintaining server environments, ensuring system availability, and enhancing automation to improve operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Manage and maintain Server environments, including current operating systems and their management components
System Monitoring & Maintenance: Design and implement robust monitoring solutions (e.g., disk usage, CPU/memory performance) to ensure the health and availability of critical applications and infrastructure
Support and Troubleshooting: Provide expert-level support for system administration, including issue triage, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex technical problems
Automation and Process Improvement: Develop and implement automation solutions using tools such as Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) to eliminate manual tasks and improve system reliability
Peer Training & Mentorship: Lead and influence peers through training and knowledge-sharing sessions, fostering a culture of continuous technical learning and improvement
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Frontline Operations, Command Center) to resolve escalated technical issues and ensure effective resolution
Incident and Change Management: Adhere to best practices in Change, Incident, Problem, and Request Management to ensure consistent delivery and documentation of IT operations
On-call Support: Provide 24x7 on-call support on a rotational basis once a month to resolve production issues outside of regular hours
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
3+ years Server Administration Experience required
Advanced scripting skills, with proven ability to automate system tasks and improve infrastructure management
Experience in automating IT infrastructure using tools like AAP and Terraform
Familiar with relational databases and how OS layer supports those technologies
Hands-on experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure
Expertise in using monitoring tools such as Splunk, Zenoss, or equivalent to monitor infrastructure health and performance
Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP) and experience managing server security, server access, and associated technologies
Experience with system performance optimization, incident resolution, and process improvements for infrastructure systems
Strong communication skills for effective technical mentoring and leading peer groups
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and prioritize tasks
Strong analytical skills to identify system issues and optimize performance
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
Company
Grainger
As a leading business-to-business organization, more than 4.5 million customers worldwide rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
D. G. Macpherson
Chief Executive Officer
Nancy Berardinelli-Krantz
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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