Systems Administrator I

At Meridian Cooperative, we’re dedicated to empowering our members with innovative technology and outstanding service. We’re seeking a Systems Administrator I to join our IT team and play a key role in maintaining and upgrading the systems that power our organization. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, love solving problems, and are passionate about building reliable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

As a Systems Administrator, you’ll ensure Meridian’s IT infrastructure—servers, applications, and associated hardware/software—runs smoothly, securely, and efficiently. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and upgrading applications and servers for peak performance.
• Building, deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting systems to maximize uptime.
• Installing and supporting operating systems, software, and applications.
• Acting as a first line of support for customers when requests fall outside other support channels.
• Partnering with third-party vendors to resolve application errors.
• Monitoring and adjusting user access, authentication, and permissions across internal and external systems.
• Collaborating with IT leaders and experienced team members to learn best practices.
• Troubleshooting and resolving systems issues while assisting end-users and technical staff.
• Supporting and coaching help desk staff on escalated tickets.
• Implementing and enforcing system and data security measures, including patches, audits, and policies.
• Managing backup and recovery processes and validating data integrity.
• Monitoring system performance and conducting capacity planning.
• Creating and maintaining documentation, guides, and troubleshooting resources.
• Exploring new tools, technologies, and processes to improve IT operations.
• Representing Meridian at conferences and networking events.

What You’ll Bring:

Experience

• No prior experience required.
• Two years of relevant experience preferred in a systems administration or related role, ideally with server/network experience.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

Skills & Proficiencies

• Operating systems in an enterprise environment
• Network monitoring systems
• Enterprise infrastructure and technology interdependencies
• Networking concepts and protocols
• Systems administration and troubleshooting
• Network topology
• Virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.)
• Storage administration
• Strong troubleshooting skills with ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Flexibility and responsiveness to change
• Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
• Solution-oriented, proactive mindset, eager to learn

• Outstanding Medical/Dental/Vision
• Education/Training Reimbursement
• On-Site Education Courses
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health/Wellness Reimbursement
• Excellent Life and AD