Senior Systems Administrator

Team Builder Recruiting • New Holland, PA

12h • $85 - $100

About The Position

Do you want to use your technical expertise in a role that values integrity, clear communication, and long-term client partnerships—not just ticket counts?

Why You'll Love Working with Us:
Leadership Influence: Guide projects, collaborate with teammates, and help raise the bar on infrastructure, security, and documentation.
Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance fully paid by the company—plus retirement match, paid vacation, and paid holidays
Ownership: Take responsibility for complex client IT environments with the authority to make sound technical decisions.
Proactive Focus: Work in a structured systems environment that prioritizes prevention, standards, and long-term stability.
Client Partnership: Build strong working relationships by communicating clearly with both technical teams and non-technical clients.
Faith-driven Work: Support clients through an IT services company grounded in integrity and service-minded values.

MainStreet IT Solutions provides managed IT services to small and mid-sized businesses, helping clients keep their systems secure, reliable, and well-maintained. We focus on proactive solutions, clear standards, and long-term stability across server, network, and cloud environments.
What You'll Do as a Senior Systems Administrator:
Install, configure, & maintain servers, networks, storage, and cloud systems to keep client environments secure and running smoothly.
Step in on complex or escalated issues involving client infrastructure, including servers, networks, and storage systems.
Troubleshoot outages and high-impact problems, responding calmly and effectively when emergencies arise.
Set up & manage firewalls, backups, access controls, and other security tools to protect systems and data.
Improve performance and reliability by upgrading systems and helping introduce new solutions when needed.
Keep system configurations, network diagrams, and project documentation accurate and up to date.
Act as a technical resource for clients and teammates, helping them understand systems and make sound decisions.
Work closely with the team to deliver projects on time and maintain consistent service quality.
Stay current on new technologies and industry trends to support innovative & practical technical choices.
Travel locally as needed (about 10-15%) using company vehicles to support client environments.

Our Ideal Senior Systems Administrator:
Experienced: Brings 10+ years in senior-level IT administration with hands-on experience across complex environments; familiarity with manufacturing environments is a plus.
Technical Experience: Deep experience administering Windows servers, virtualization platforms, storage systems, and cloud-based services, along with network security tools such as firewalls, VPNs, and protocols; Linux experience is required.
Certifications: Cisco, Microsoft, or similar certifications are preferred but not required.
Leader & Mentor: Enjoys guiding others, sharing knowledge, and helping raise the team's technical standards.
Clear Communicator: Able to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical teammates and non-technical clients, with patience and professionalism.
Problem-solver: Diagnoses and resolves complex issues independently, stays calm under pressure, and makes sound decisions with minimal supervision.
Active: Comfortable with occasional physical demands, such as bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record for five years.

Requirements

• 10+ years in senior-level IT administration experience
• Linux experience is required
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record for five years.
• Comfortable with occasional physical demands, such as bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing knowledge is a plus
• Experience with Windows servers, virtualization platforms, cloud-based services
• Firewalls and VPN experience
• Cisco, Microsoft, or similar certifications are preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, & maintain servers, networks, storage, and cloud systems to keep client environments secure and running smoothly.
• Step in on complex or escalated issues involving client infrastructure, including servers, networks, and storage systems.
• Troubleshoot outages and high-impact problems, responding calmly and effectively when emergencies arise.
• Set up & manage firewalls, backups, access controls, and other security tools to protect systems and data.
• Improve performance and reliability by upgrading systems and helping introduce new solutions when needed.
• Keep system configurations, network diagrams, and project documentation accurate and up to date.
• Act as a technical resource for clients and teammates, helping them understand systems and make sound decisions.
• Work closely with the team to deliver projects on time and maintain consistent service quality.
• Stay current on new technologies and industry trends to support innovative & practical technical choices.
• Travel locally as needed (about 10-15%) using company vehicles to support client environments.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance – 100% company-paid for employees
• Disability & Life Insurance – 100% company-paid for employees
• Retirement Plan with a match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Cell phone reimbursement
• A company committed to creating a more organized, low-stress environment that supports the well-being and productivity of its employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed