Systems Administrator II (Remote)

Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

In a time of unprecedented expansion, we are seeking an experienced System Administrator to help maintain and expand the technical infrastructure. In this position, you will plan, drive and execute complex projects and initiatives to support our technological buildout, as well as help develop data center facilities to support our expansion. The ideal candidate will have a strong, multidiscipline background including experience with Linux, Windows servers and storage. You will be working with outside vendors and staff members at all levels of the organization, so excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate are crucial for success. And we’re here to help you succeed—Lakeshore recently earned its Great Place to Work® Certification™ and is proud to put its associates first. 

A day in the office looks like this: 

• Translate business needs into technical solutions    
• Analyze and optimize performance requirements based on business needs   
• Proactively monitor and remediate all IT Infrastructure devices and applications  
• Propose and implement system enhancements that will improve system performance and reliability   
• Prepare for emergencies by discovering and proposing remediation plans for single-point failure   
• Support 24x7 systems by providing off-hours, evening and weekend support while you are on-call to accommodate maintenance windows and break/fix actions 

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/MIS or equivalent degree or work experience  
• 5+ years of experience in system design, deployment and administration 
• Strong working knowledge of Linux and Windows Server   
• Strong working knowledge of VMware Enterprise and cloud virtualization systems   
• Experience managing 100+ servers in a mixed environment    
• Experience in managing storage systems; Nimble SAN a plus  
• Experience in AWS Administration    
• Experience using scripting such as Bash and PowerShell to automate system tasks   
• Experience with configuration management tools is a plus   
• Experience in data center design and disaster recovery is a plus   
• Experience with monitoring tools like SolarWinds monitoring or Nagios, PRTG or similar   
• Excellent communication and documentation skills—with the ability to clearly explain complex technical plans, policies and procedures both verbally and in writing   
• Experience meeting challenging deadlines while managing multiple high-level projects with stakeholders  

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Salary: $95,000 - $125,000 with an annual bonus of up to 10%
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount on products that make you smarter
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and fo