About the role

  • Senior Systems Administrator managing Shure's audio systems infrastructure including Windows and Linux environments. Focused on performance optimization, disaster recovery, and cross-organizational collaboration in a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and maintain a robust, global IT infrastructure utilizing deep expertise in both Windows and Linux servers, database servers, Storage Area Networks (SAN), and SAP systems, including S/4HANA.
  • Focus on optimizing system performance, scalability, and security across all platforms.
  • Manage and optimize virtualization platforms, demonstrating advanced proficiency in VMware as well as practical experience with alternatives like Proxmox.
  • Ensure reliable and efficient operation of virtual environments, including hands-on automation using tools such as Python and PowerShell.
  • Collaborate proactively with stakeholders across all organizational levels to interpret business requirements and implement infrastructure solutions.
  • Support complex, cross-functional projects on a global scale while ensuring effective communication and leadership within technical teams.
  • Monitor and optimize system performance, execute disaster recovery procedures, and manage compliance and risk mitigation to protect mission-critical systems and uphold regulatory standards.
  • Guide, mentor, and support the infrastructure operations team, promoting collaboration, skill development, and adherence to established best practices across global sites.
  • Provide strong leadership and foster technical excellence within the team by establishing, documenting, and enforcing clear operational and configuration standards.
  • Ensure junior system administrators are equipped with up-to-date documentation and standardized procedures for system settings, configurations, and routine tasks, enabling consistent and reliable operations throughout the organization.
  • Deliver rapid and effective outage support in production and manufacturing environments, including incident response, root cause analysis, and coordinated recovery efforts to minimize downtime and support business continuity.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement preventive actions and enhance system reliability.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience administering and maintaining global IT infrastructure in both on-premises and cloud environments
  • At least 4 years’ advanced proficiency with Windows and Linux systems administration
  • 3+ years of hands-on SAN (Storage Area Network) management experience
  • 2+ years implementing and supporting SAP systems, including S/4HANA
  • 3+ years working with and advanced skills in network, server, and virtualization technologies, with expertise in VMware.
  • Experience with VMware alternatives such as Proxmox a plus
  • 2+ years proven experience automating tasks using Python and PowerShell
  • Demonstrated ability to monitor, analyze, and optimize system performance, with at least 3 years in similar roles
  • 2+ years executing disaster recovery procedures and ensuring compliance
  • Experience supporting complex, cross-functional global projects for 3 years or more
  • Strong leadership, mentorship, and communication skills, ideally with 3+ years guiding technical teams and collaborating with stakeholders
  • Relevant certifications such as ITIL, PMP, RHCE, VCP, or vendor-specific credentials (preferred)

Benefits

  • comprehensive healthcare
  • mental health and retirement savings plans
  • generous paid time off programs
  • employee discounts
  • professional development opportunities
  • work-life balance initiatives
  • employee recognition programs
  • volunteering/community involvement opportunities

Job title

Senior Systems Administrator

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$99,000 - $158,400 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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