Systems Administrator

Are you 'bread' for success?

Come make $ dough $ with us!

Franz Family Bakery was founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest and has become one of country's most successful bakeries. We produce a variety of baked products, marketed under a wide range of premium labels, all made with quality ingredients and a superior baking process. We employ over 4,000 employees and distribute our products in Alaska, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Take your career to the next level and join our exciting team. Franz offers employees excellent benefits including:

• Competitive Wages:
  • $80,000 - $90,000 annually
• Comprehensive Healthcare
  • 100% employer paid premiums for employee and all eligible dependents
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Generous Holiday and Vacation
• Comprehensive Healthcare
• Profit Sharing and 401K
• Discount Franz Products

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer and manage hybrid infrastructure, including on-premise and cloud-based systems (Azure, M365, VSphere, etc.).
• Maintain and monitor virtualized environments, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
• Manage server installations, configurations, and upgrades for both on-premise and cloud servers.
• Oversee the management and operations of on-premise data center systems, including hardware, networking, power, and cooling.
• Ensure the physical security and optimal performance of data center infrastructure and related systems.
• Implement and maintain security measures for both on-site and cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure systems comply with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Regularly perform system audits and patch management.
• Oversee and manage backup strategies for both local and cloud systems.
• Develop and test disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.
• Develop and implement automation scripts to streamline system administration tasks.
• Utilize tools like PowerShell, Python, or Bash to automate routine processes and improve efficiency.
• Provide ongoing support to users for both on-premise and cloud-based systems, resolving technical issues promptly.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems in a hybrid environment, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Collaborate with other IT team members and departments to align hybrid system operations with business needs.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for system configurations, troubleshooting steps, and disaster recovery procedure.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator, with a focus on hybrid environments (combination of on-premise and cloud infrastructure).
• Hands-on experience with cloud services (Azure, M365, AWS, etc.).
• Experience in network administration and security protocols.
• Certifications such as, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator are a plus.

Critical Skills and Expertise

• Knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation tasks.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong proficiency in server management, virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), and operating systems (Windows, Linux).
• Uphold and integrate Company's Core Values
• Other duties as assigned.

Franz Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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