Sr. IT Security Engineer

DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S:

Leslie's Pool Supplies is the "World's Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies." With over 1,000 retail stores in 39 states plus Pro, Service, E-Commerce, Production, and Distribution divisions, there are many career opportunities at Leslie's. With over 60 years of providing the best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our team members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie's.

Job Overview:

The Sr. IT Systems Engineer plays the lead role within 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 requires technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and leadership capabilities to ensure systems' stability, performance, and scalability. Additionally, the Sr. IT Systems Engineer will act as a mentor to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

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 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, AWS, or GCP), 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 SQL, Linux, Windows/VMware, and cloud environments.
• Proven expertise in SQL Server administration, including performance tuning, backups, and migrations.
• Strong experience managing Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu) and scripting automation.
• Proficiency with Windows Server and VMware virtualization platforms.
• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• 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, including:

• 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 insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Paid sick and bereavement leave
• 10 paid holidays, including a floating personal day
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Free onsite health clinic
• Hybrid work schedule
• 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.