System Administration Lead

Company & Benefits Information

At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance.

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years
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• Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91st day of full-time employment:
  Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.
• All major Holidays & Birthday off
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• Profit Sharing
• 401(K) with company match

• Base pay starting between $100,000 to $127,000/yr with annual performance-based merit raises*

The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

The System Administration Lead oversees the implementation, support, and optimization of enterprise systems including virtualization, storage, Active Directory, and cloud services. This role ensures high availability, security, and scalability of infrastructure while mentoring technical teams and aligning operations with organizational goals. The lead also drives continuous improvement through performance monitoring, capacity planning, and the adoption of emerging technologies. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills are essential to guide cross‑functional collaboration and maintain operational excellence.

• Oversee System Infrastructure and Planning
  • Lead the continuous improvement of virtualization, server, and storage infrastructure to align with organizational goals.
• Establish Monitoring and Alerting Protocols
  • Define standards and oversee implementation of system monitoring, log review, and alert response processes to ensure proactive issue resolution.
• Lead Performance and Availability Management
  • Set performance baselines, review uptime metrics, and guide root cause analysis for infrastructure issues across teams.
• Direct Backup and Disaster Recovery Strategy
  • Ensure enterprise backup systems are robust, tested, and aligned with business continuity requirements.
• Evaluate and Recommend Emerging Technologies
  • Stay informed on industry trends and lead the evaluation and adoption of new technologies that enhance operational efficiency.
• Champion Security Best Practices
  • Promote a security‑first culture by embedding security considerations into all infrastructure decisions and team practices.
• Lead Capacity Planning and Scalability Initiatives
  • Forecast infrastructure needs and lead initiatives to scale systems in support of organizational growth.
• Mentor and Support Technical Teams
  • Provide guidance to infrastructure engineers and help desk teams, ensuring knowledge transfer, skill development, and effective issue escalation.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 5 or more years of experience as a System Administrator or in a similar IT role.
• Knowledge of security principles, risk mitigation, and compliance frameworks.
• Understanding of capacity planning, scalability, and long-term road mapping.
• Skilled in managing system infrastructure projects, timelines, and…