Systems Admin II

J&J Snack Foods

La Vergne, Tennessee

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), Access Control, Automation, Bakery, Best Practices, Blade Servers, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Firmware, Computer Science, Cookies, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Cryptography, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Data Recovery, Database Programming, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Embarcadero ER/Studio, Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Directory Services, Food and Beverage Industry, Grocery Stores, Hardware Administration, High Availability Software, Hybrid Cloud, Hypervisors, Identify Issues, Identity Data Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Input/Output, Internet Security, Linux Operating System, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (fka Terminal Services), Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows NT Group Policy, Microsoft Windows Server, Operational Audit, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Power BI, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Remote Access, Resource Management, Retail, Sales, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Secure/SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), Security Compliance, Server Clusters, Server Maintenance, Server Programming/Applications, Software Development, Software Patches, Storage Area Network (SAN), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Reliability, Team Player, Technical Writing, Test Plan/Schedule, Topology, VMWare, VMWare Certifications, VMWare Certified Professional (VCP), VMWare ESX/ESXi, VMWare vCenter, VMWare vSphere, Virtual Machine (VM), Virtualization, Windows PowerShell
LOCATION
La Vergne, Tennessee
POSTED
9 days ago

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.

Systems Administrator II is the Systems Administrator responsible for overseeing and maintaining an organization's IT on-prem and cloud infrastructure, including servers, databases, security, backups and disaster recovery. This role involves being the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the systems administrators, developing and implementing IT strategies, ensuring system reliability, performance, and security, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Installs, configures, patches, and maintains Windows and Linux Server environments across development, testing, and production environments.
  • Administer and support enterprise services including Active Directory, Azure Services, Office 365, DNS, DHCP, SMB, RDP, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
  • Perform routine server maintenance, monitoring, and optimization to ensure system uptime, performance, and security compliance.
  • Configure and maintain server clusters, SAN-attached volumes, and multipath I/O (MPIO) settings for high-availability applications.
  • Support hardware platforms such as Setting up and configuring VMware and Microsoft HyperV products like vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi. Series Servers and blades, including firmware updates and diagnostics.
  • Deploy and manage Azure virtual machines, storage, networking, and other cloud services to meet business needs.
  • Monitor and optimize Azure system performance, troubleshoot issues, and manage resource allocation for cost efficiency.
  • Implement security best practices, including identity and access management, RBAC, and regulatory compliance for Azure.
  • Automate operations using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or ARM templates for deployments, updates, and maintenance tasks.
  • Manage and maintain backup solutions, disaster recovery plans, and business continuity for Azure workloads. Administrate Azure VMware Services.
  • Integrate and manage hybrid cloud environments, connecting on-premises infrastructure with Azure services.
  • Collaborate with DevOps, development, and IT teams to ensure efficient application deployment and scalability using Azure DevOps.
  • Work with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, or equivalent to proactively manage system health and performance.
  • Maintain and secure remote access tools including sFTP and RDP, ensuring compliance with encryption and access controls.
  • Configure and manage backup services using VEEAM, including scheduling, validation, and restoration procedures.
  • Support the deployment of enterprise software tools including Visual Studio, Power BI, ER/Studio, SQL Server, and others.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across virtual and physical systems, ensuring minimal downtime and fast recovery.
  • Collaborate with application developers, database engineers, and cybersecurity personnel to ensure operational alignment and compliance.
  • Maintain technical documentation, configuration guides, and system topology diagrams for operational and audit readiness.
  • Contribute to team objectives and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

COMPETENCIES:

  • Strong understanding of VMware products: vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, and potentially other related tools. 
  • Understanding and experience with Microsoft HyperV.
  • Networking and storage knowledge: Understanding how hypervisors interact with networks and storage systems. 
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills: The ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues. 
  • Scripting and automation: Experience with scripting languages like PowerShell or PowerCLI can be beneficial for automation tasks. 
  • Communication and teamwork: Systems Administrators often work with other IT teams and end-users, requiring strong communication skills. 
  • Relevant certifications: VMware Certified Professional (VCP) is a common certification for VMware administrators. Microsoft Azure Fundamentals/Associate Training or Certification.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology

Required Experience: 

 

  • 8+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, and support
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals/Associate Training or Certification

 

Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.

About the Company

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J&J Snack Foods

J&J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ: JJSF) is a leader and innovator in the snack food industry, providing nutritional and affordable branded niche snack foods and beverages to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets. Our portfolio of products include soft pretzels, frozen beverages, frozen juice treats and desserts, stuffed sandwiches, burritos, churros, fruit pies, funnel cakes, cookies and bakery goods under 25 assorted brand names. Manufactured and distributed nationwide, our principal products include SUPERPRETZEL, PRETZEL FILLERS and other soft pretzels, ICEE, SLUSH PUPPIE newly-acquired Dippin' Dots, and ARCTIC BLAST frozen beverages, LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, MINUTE MAID* frozen juice bars and ices, WHOLE FRUIT fruit bars, sorbet and organic juice tubes, , MARY B’S biscuits and dumplings, DADDY RAY’S fig and fruit bars, TIO PEPE’S and CALIFORNIA CHURROS churros, THE FUNNEL CAKE FACTORY funnel cakes, and several cookie brands within COUNTRY HOME BAKERS. For more information, please visit us at www.jjsnack.com. *MINUTE MAID is a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production
FOUNDED
1971
WEBSITE
http://www.jjsnack.com