Senior Systems & Network Administrator

Pete and Gerrys Organics LLC • Monroe, NH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Pete & Gerry's Organics is seeking an experienced Senior Systems & Network Administrator to own the design, security, performance, and reliability of our corporate IT infrastructure and network across our headquarters, plant, and remote sites. This role is a hands-on technical leadership position responsible for enterprise systems, networking, virtualization, backup/disaster recovery, and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented systems professional who is comfortable working in a food manufacturing environment where uptime, data integrity, and audit-readiness are critical to the business.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in systems and network administration, including senior or lead-level responsibility.
• Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and enterprise networking (routing, switching, firewalls, VPN).
• Experience with Ubiquiti UniFi (or comparable enterprise networking platforms), VMware virtualization, and Veeam backup solutions.
• Experience with network/infrastructure monitoring tools such as Auvik, and IT service/project management via Jira or similar platforms.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration and cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS).
• Strong understanding of network security principles, including segmentation, firewalls, and endpoint protection.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work on-site at our Monroe, NH headquarters, with occasional travel to affiliated facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food manufacturing, CPG, or another regulated/audited industry.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, VCP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Security+, or similar.
• Experience with an ERP system used in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize on-premises and cloud server infrastructure, including Azure Active Directory, Azure cloud servers, VMWare, Hypervisor, Veeam, Windows Server, Azure Arc, Active Directory, Microsoft InTune, DNS/DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Design, configure, and support the corporate and plant-floor network, including switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure (Ubiquiti UniFi) for all corporate sites.
• Manage and maintain the VMware virtualization environment, including capacity planning, patching, and performance tuning.
• Own backup and disaster recovery operations using Veeam, including regular restore testing and documentation of recovery procedures.
• Monitor network and system health using Auvik and other monitoring tools; proactively identify and resolve performance or availability issues.
• Administer Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune) and cloud infrastructure hosted in Azure and/or AWS.
• Manage assigned IT tickets, change requests, and project tracking through Jira, ensuring timely resolution and clear documentation.
• Execute SOX compliance and IT General Controls (ITGC), including access management, change management, and backup/recovery controls.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation of system configurations, user access reviews, and control procedures.
• Partner with Finance, internal stakeholders, and external auditors during quarterly and annual SOX testing, providing evidence and remediating findings.
• Implement and enforce least-privilege access controls, segregation of duties, and periodic user access recertification across critical systems.
• Maintain change management logs and approval workflows for production system and network changes.
• Support and help secure operational technology (OT) on the plant floor and other production/automation network segments.
• Coordinate with plant operations, maintenance, and equipment vendors on system integrations, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Implement and maintain security best practices, including endpoint protection, patch management, MFA, and vulnerability remediation.
• Monitor security incidents and lead response and remediation efforts in coordination with leadership.
• Collaborate with vCISO on security posture, evolution and lead the implementation of remediation plans and future growth.
• Evaluate, recommend, and manage relationships with IT vendors, MSPs, and service providers.
• Lead or contribute to infrastructure projects such as network upgrades, cloud migrations, and system implementations, from planning through go-live.
• Provide escalated technical support and mentorship to junior IT staff and end users.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Paid volunteer time
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Disability and life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Footwear reimbursement for onsite employees
• Onsite employees receive free eggs weekly; remote employees receive coupons for free eggs
• Breakfast or lunch events from time to time.

What This Job Offers

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