Lead Systems Administrator

Stater Bros. Markets

. Provide leadership and oversight for the Systems Administration team .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeSan Bernardino • California • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $137,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert knowledge in Windows Server, Azure Infrastructure as a Service, and disaster recovery planning, while effectively leading infrastructure teams and communicating technical strategies. Proven ability to enhance operational standards and implement automation strategies for improved infrastructure practices.

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Expert Knowledge Of Windows ServerExpert Knowledge Of Azure Infrastructure As A ServiceDisaster Recovery Planning And TestingExpert-Level Experience With Active DirectoryStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Windows Server AdministrationAzure Infrastructure As A ServiceActive Directory ManagementDNS AdministrationDHCP AdministrationSAN Storage TechnologiesExchange Online SupportVirtualization PlatformsAI-Enabled TechnologiesLAN/WAN Networking Concepts

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringAnalytical Problem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365Entra IDIntuneVMwareHyper-VDockerKubernetesMicrosoft CopilotVLLM

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure PlanningOperational ImprovementDisaster Recovery TestingKnowledge DocumentationCloud Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudDNSDockerKubernetesLinuxUnixVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and oversight for the Systems Administration team
Establish priorities, clarify expectations, and align work with department goals
Lead infrastructure planning for modernization, resiliency, scalability, and operational improvement
Oversee operational standards, support models, recovery procedures, and knowledge documentation for on-premises and cloud environments
Guide resolution of high-impact and complex technical matters
Monitor infrastructure performance, capacity, availability, and service health trends
Champion infrastructure changes balancing reliability, security, cost effectiveness, scalability, and maintainability
Travel to retail stores for complex troubleshooting, hardware replacements, and network, server, and POS infrastructure rollouts
Travel to secondary data centers or failover sites for mandatory annual Disaster Recovery testing
Lead disaster recovery planning, testing, and readiness activities
Communicate strategy, project status, risks, and technical recommendations to teams, business partners, and leadership
Track project delivery, operational commitments, risks, and team outcomes
Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to improve infrastructure practices
Set automation and tooling strategy and drive team adoption
Support additional leadership, planning, and strategic initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred
10+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise Windows server environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record suitable for operating company vehicles
Expert knowledge of Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Unix, and related platforms
Expert knowledge of Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and related administration tools
Expert-level experience with Azure Infrastructure as a Service, including virtual machines, storage, networking, identity, monitoring, and backup/recovery
Experience with AI-enabled technologies such as Microsoft Copilot, vLLM, or similar tools preferred
Expert-level experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, Entra ID, Intune, and policy design
Expert knowledge of VMware, Hyper-V, or similar virtualization platforms
Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or similar containerization platforms
Working knowledge of LAN/WAN networking concepts
Expert knowledge of SAN storage technologies
Expert-level experience with DNS and DHCP administration
Advanced experience supporting Exchange Online and on-premises Exchange environments, including mail flow troubleshooting and archiving
Experience with disaster recovery and business resumption planning, testing, and support
Ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor team members, and coordinate work across infrastructure support teams
Must not require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salaried compensation
Equal opportunity employer
Pre-employment drug screening