John Soules Foods · 15 hours ago
Systems Administrator II
Gainesville, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSoules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. The Systems Administrator II is responsible for the advanced administration, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise systems, servers, and infrastructure, ensuring system reliability, security, performance, and scalability.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Administer, maintain, and optimize enterprise systems, servers, virtualization platforms, and core infrastructure services
Independently manage system configurations, updates, patching, and lifecycle planning for servers and related technologies
Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware, software, and system performance issues, serving as an escalation point for advanced incidents
Contribute to the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of backup, disaster recovery, and failover solutions to ensure business continuity
Contribute to the design, implementation, and improvement of secure server architectures and infrastructure standards
Manage and maintain system accounts, permissions, and access controls using Active Directory and related identity services
Optimize, tune and enhance virtualization environments (VMware or equivalent), including capacity planning and performance tuning
Develop and maintain system documentation, technical standards, and operational procedures
Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements using scripting and automation tools
Collaborate with IT leadership and cross-functional teams to plan and execute infrastructure upgrades and technology projects
Provide advanced desktop and systems support when required, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend upgrades, improvements, and best practices aligned with business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, system administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience required
3–5 years of system administration experience in a production enterprise environment
Strong knowledge of Windows Server environments and enterprise system administration
Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware or equivalent)
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, hardware, and system security principles
Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and data protection strategies
Ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-layered system issues independently
Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the broader IT team
Experience administering cloud-based server environments (Azure, AWS, or equivalent), including virtual machines, storage, and networking
Working knowledge of hybrid infrastructure integrating on-premises systems with cloud platforms
Experience managing cloud identity, access controls, and role-based permissions
Familiarity with cloud backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity concepts
Understanding of cloud security best practices, monitoring, and cost optimization
Experience supporting and troubleshooting cloud-hosted workloads and services
Preferred
Experience with scripting and automation tools (PowerShell or equivalent preferred)
Certifications in Microsoft, Linux, virtualization, or other system-related technologies are a plus
Benefits
Vacation / Sick days
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
Telemedicine
Onsite Clinic – Tyler and Valley
Free annual health screening
401 (k) with company match
STD and LTD
Life insurance & other voluntary benefits
Career Development: We support professional growth through continuous learning and development opportunities.
Company
John Soules Foods
John Soules Foods is a food & beverages company that provides chicken and beef products.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Keith Lewis
CFO and Executive VP
Recent News
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