System Administrator
Scipi Companies | St. Cloud, MN Love solving complex IT challenges and finding better ways to keep systems secure, reliable, and connected? If you enjoy taking ownership of technology, digging into advanced technical issues, and improving the systems people depend on every day, this could be a great opportunity for you. As our System Administrator, you’ll help maintain, secure, and improve the technology infrastructure supporting Scipi Companies across approximately 25 locations. You’ll work with Azure, Microsoft 365, servers, networks, security tools, and other critical systems while partnering closely with our IT Director and Help Desk team. This isn’t a role focused primarily on day-to-day Help Desk tickets. You’ll own important infrastructure responsibilities, serve as a resource for complex technical issues, and help shape what comes next for our IT environment. Base Salary Range: $85,000–$105,000 annually This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. What You’ll Do Keep Our Systems Running - Install, configure, patch, monitor, and maintain Windows Server environments, Azure-hosted infrastructure, Docker containers, and storage systems.
- Administer Active Directory, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Intune, and Windows Autopilot.
- Manage Ubiquiti UniFi networks across multiple locations, including firewalls, wireless connectivity, SD-WAN, and site-to-site VPNs.
- Maintain system documentation, network diagrams, runbooks, and asset information.
Protect and Strengthen Our Environment - Support endpoint security, multifactor authentication, email security, system patching, vulnerability remediation, and incident response.
- Monitor and investigate security alerts and help coordinate the appropriate response.
- Maintain backup and recovery systems, test restoration procedures, and help keep disaster recovery and business continuity documentation current.
- Identify vulnerabilities and recommend practical improvements that make our environment more secure and reliable.
Solve Problems and Make Things Better - Serve as the Tier III escalation resource for complex technical issues and provide guidance to Help Desk team members.
- Use PowerShell and remote management tools to automate repetitive work and improve efficiency.
- Lead or contribute to infrastructure upgrades, migrations, technology evaluations, and other improvement projects.
- Coordinate with vendors and service providers.
- Occasionally travel to Scipi business locations to install, maintain, troubleshoot, or improve technology infrastructure.
You’ll spend most of your time focused on systems and infrastructure, with occasional Help Desk assistance when the team needs an extra hand. What You Bring - An associate degree or specialized training in an IT-related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Five or more years of IT experience, including at least three years in systems administration.
- Experience supporting Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Azure infrastructure, and multi-site environments.
- Experience with Intune policies, device enrollment, compliance, and Windows Autopilot.
- Strong networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, wireless networks, and troubleshooting across multiple locations.
- Experience with endpoint security, backup and disaster recovery systems, remote monitoring and management tools, and ticketing systems.
- The ability to independently prioritize projects, maintenance, security incidents, and technical escalations.
- Strong communication, documentation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- A valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company requirements.
Even Better If You Have - A bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field.
- Microsoft Azure Administrator, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Server+, CCNA, or a similar certification.
- Experience with Ubiquiti UniFi, Docker containers, and PowerShell automation.
- Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems.
- Familiarity with ITIL or comparable IT service management practices.
Why Scipi? At Scipi Companies, our mission is simple: We Make A Difference In The Lives We Touch. We are a 100% employee-owned organization supporting North Central, Sunburst Memorials, and Parts Midwest. Our values guide how we work: Do the Right Thing, Families First, Ownership, Working Together, Respectful Relationships, and Fun at Work. You’ll have the opportunity to share in our success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, along with access to: - 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA option with company contribution
- Employer-paid disability coverage
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
This position is based at our St. Cloud headquarters and includes occasional travel to Scipi business locations, scheduled after-hours maintenance, and participation in a shared on-call rotation. Ready to take ownership and make an impact? We’d love to hear from you.
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