LESLIES ISLE OF WIGHT LIMITED
Sr. IT Systems Engineer
LESLIES ISLE OF WIGHT LIMITED, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
The SR IT Systems Engineer leads the IT Systems team, responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise-level systems, including SQL databases, Linux servers, Windows/VMware environments, and cloud infrastructure. This role designs system architectures to meet business needs and scalability goals, and plans and leads IT Infrastructure projects. It also mentors junior team members and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.
Responsibilities
Manage, monitor, and optimize SQL Server databases to ensure availability, performance, and data integrity.
Design and implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies for Server & SQL environments.
Perform database upgrades, migrations, and security patching.
Manage Linux servers, ensuring system performance, uptime, and security.
Perform software installations, upgrades, patch management, and system configurations.
Automate tasks using shell scripting and other automation tools.
Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance.
Maintain and administer Windows Server environments, including Active Directory and related services.
Oversee virtualization infrastructure (VMware) to ensure efficient resource utilization and system availability.
Perform system upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting across Windows and VMware platforms.
Manage cloud-based environments (e.g., Azure, OCI, GCP or AWS), ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
Design and advise on cloud platforms and architecture in Azure, GCP, AWS, and OCI.
Deploy and manage cloud services, including virtual machines, storage, and networking.
Collaborate on cloud migration strategies and implementations.
Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure costs and performance.
Serve as a subject matter expert across system administration disciplines.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior administrators, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement IT solutions that align with business goals.
Participate in incident management and root cause analysis for system outages.
Develop and maintain system documentation, including configuration details, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Provide after-hours support as required for critical issues and scheduled maintenance.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in systems administration across Windows/VMware, SQL, Linux and cloud environments.
Proven expertise with Windows Server and VMware virtualization platforms.
Strong expertise in SQL Server administration, including performance tuning, backups, and migrations.
Experience managing Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu) and scripting automation.
Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure platforms such as Microsoft Azure, OCI, GCP, or AWS.
Prior experience with managing hybrid environments and migrations from on-prem to cloud.
Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform) is a plus.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to mentor and collaborate effectively across teams.
Leslie’s Provides a Robust Benefits Package
Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options.
Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option).
Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance.
Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match.
Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.
Paid holidays, including a floating personal day.
Employee assistance and wellness programs.
Earned Wage access is available, allowing early access to a portion of your earned wages before payday.
Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail stores.
Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie's is committed to developing and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within our company and the communities we serve. A key aspect of building a great team is valuing ideas from many viewpoints, which is why we place a priority on identifying and hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.
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Responsibilities
Manage, monitor, and optimize SQL Server databases to ensure availability, performance, and data integrity.
Design and implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies for Server & SQL environments.
Perform database upgrades, migrations, and security patching.
Manage Linux servers, ensuring system performance, uptime, and security.
Perform software installations, upgrades, patch management, and system configurations.
Automate tasks using shell scripting and other automation tools.
Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance.
Maintain and administer Windows Server environments, including Active Directory and related services.
Oversee virtualization infrastructure (VMware) to ensure efficient resource utilization and system availability.
Perform system upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting across Windows and VMware platforms.
Manage cloud-based environments (e.g., Azure, OCI, GCP or AWS), ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
Design and advise on cloud platforms and architecture in Azure, GCP, AWS, and OCI.
Deploy and manage cloud services, including virtual machines, storage, and networking.
Collaborate on cloud migration strategies and implementations.
Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure costs and performance.
Serve as a subject matter expert across system administration disciplines.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior administrators, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement IT solutions that align with business goals.
Participate in incident management and root cause analysis for system outages.
Develop and maintain system documentation, including configuration details, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Provide after-hours support as required for critical issues and scheduled maintenance.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in systems administration across Windows/VMware, SQL, Linux and cloud environments.
Proven expertise with Windows Server and VMware virtualization platforms.
Strong expertise in SQL Server administration, including performance tuning, backups, and migrations.
Experience managing Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu) and scripting automation.
Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure platforms such as Microsoft Azure, OCI, GCP, or AWS.
Prior experience with managing hybrid environments and migrations from on-prem to cloud.
Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform) is a plus.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to mentor and collaborate effectively across teams.
Leslie’s Provides a Robust Benefits Package
Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options.
Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option).
Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance.
Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match.
Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.
Paid holidays, including a floating personal day.
Employee assistance and wellness programs.
Earned Wage access is available, allowing early access to a portion of your earned wages before payday.
Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail stores.
Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie's is committed to developing and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within our company and the communities we serve. A key aspect of building a great team is valuing ideas from many viewpoints, which is why we place a priority on identifying and hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.
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