Systems Administrator

Position Title:  System Administrator

Reports to: Director of IT

Department: Information Technology

Classification:  Full-time, Exempt

Pay: $95,000 - $120,000 annually

The Company

Stanislaus Food Products is a nationally recognized, family-owned company known for crafting the finest Italian-style tomatoes and sauces for top-quality Italian restaurants and pizzerias.

If you take pride in the quality of your work and prefer working on a team of talented individuals who share your passion for excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity! This is a fulltime position located on-site at our Modesto administrative office.

The System Administrator provides support for system administration and network components inclusive of server configurations, emergency restoration services, backups, and maintenance.

This position will be primarily responsible for:

• Provide, maintain, and perform Azure Active Directory Administration.
• Provide, maintain, and perform Active Directory Administration.
• Provide evaluation and record of hardware and software specifications as well as requirements.
• Assist new application implementation and migration of retired equipment into new hardware.
• Establishing security standards.
• Manage and maintain Office 365.
• Work with departments to administer and update SharePoint sites.
• Manage and maintain VoIP phone system and surveillance video systems.
• Manage and maintain Intune - (Apple/Android/Windows) mobile device management.
• Configure internal systems.
• Plans ahead for necessary hardware or software upgrades to support system growth.
• Establishing hardware and software standards.
• Architecting solutions.
• Install Servers and Devices.
• Helps develop, document, communicate, and enforce a network technology policy.
• Monitor and performance of servers, software and hardware.
• Work closely with support vendors to ensure accurate implementation and configuration of systems.
• Software and hardware licensing contracts.
• Update technical documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of networking and distributed computing environment concepts
• Sound understanding of the principles of routing, firewalls, and client/server applications
• Strong desire to research and learn about new technologies
• Solid experience with Physical and Virtual Servers, Operating system to include Windows, Linux
• Desktops and Remote access and applications
• Provide recommendations, develop and maintain documentation
• Strong organization skills to balance multiple projects simultaneously
• 5 years and above experience in related field
• Ability to work with within a team and provide leadership in the design, deployment, and support of infrastructure systems
• Extensive working knowledge of Servers and Storage for both physical and virtual servers

Candidate Preferences:

• Knowledge of Scripting and Automation.
• 5 years or more experience with troubleshooting and issue resolution principles
• Proficient in creating and updating process procedures
• Technical lead for at least two years

Physical Requirements:

Some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 50% or more sitting, 25% or less walking, and 25% or more standing. The job is performed under occasional temperature variations and primarily in an office environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift to 25 lbs. is required. 

Pay and Benefits:

In addition to our solid track record as a stable, growing employer, we offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefit Packages
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• 401k Program
• Other optional benefits
• Access to superior pizza and pasta sauce products!