Leslie's · 1 week ago
Sr. IT Systems Engineer
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expLeslie's Pool Supplies is the world's largest retailer of swimming pool supplies, offering numerous career opportunities. The Sr. IT Systems Engineer will lead the IT Systems team in administering and optimizing enterprise-level systems while mentoring junior team members and collaborating on IT solutions that align with business goals.
Consumer GoodsE-CommerceRetail
No H1B
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 associated 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
Qualification
Required
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
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to mentor and collaborate effectively across teams
Preferred
Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform) is a plus
Benefits
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.
Company
Leslie's
In March of 1963, a one-man pool supply operation working out of a backyard shed in North Hollywood, California, began.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-10-28IPO
2017-01-17Acquired
Leadership Team
Jason McDonell
Chief Executive Officer
Amber Collier
Chief Merchandising and Supply Chain Officer
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