Sr. Systems Admin III - IT

What Lja Has To Offer

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

What Makes Lja Different

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact
  
  

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Sr. Systems Admin III at LJA Business Solutions, you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, documentation, administration, and troubleshooting of core IT systems.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• System Administration: Administer and configure on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure services, including, but not limited to, virtual environments (VMware, Nutanix AHV), server operating systems (Windows, Linux), and O365 environments (Azure Active Directory, Exchange Online, Intune, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams).
• Active Directory Management: Manage user objects, computer objects, and security groups within Active Directory. Implement and maintain DNS and Group Policy configurations.
• System Monitoring and Maintenance: Monitor and maintain core and backup systems. Regularly audit and test disaster recovery policies and procedures to ensure system resilience.
• Documentation and Standards: Maintain accurate system documentation and standards for IT infrastructure. Create and update existing documentation.
• Innovation and Integration: Research and recommend new technological innovations that can enhance system efficiency. Integrate new services and technologies into the existing infrastructure.
• Automation: Implement automation scripts and processes to streamline system administration tasks.
• After-Hours and Remote Support: Participate in after-hours maintenance and troubleshooting as needed. Provide support for remote sites, including occasional travel.
  
  

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• VMware, Nutanix, Microsoft, or cloud-based certifications
• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to lift or move objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Proven ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data for making informed decisions.
• Keen on automating repetitive tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of mentoring junior staff and leading project teams.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of computer networking (switches, firewalls, VLANs)
• Proficient in Active Directory management.
• Proficient in scripting with PowerShell or Batch files.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows Server Administration.
  
  

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• Experience with O365 administration.
• Experience with Virtual/SAN storage environments.
• Experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Systems.
• Experience with VMware infrastructure.
• Experience with Nutanix infrastructure
  
  

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000 employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.
  
  

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.