Senior Systems Administrator

Senior Systems Administrator at Equity Bank

We are looking for an energetic, team‑oriented, and community‑focused IT professional to play a pivotal role in the daily operations of our IT infrastructure, ensuring stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the organization’s information systems.

• Position:
  Senior Systems Administrator
• Department: IT Operations
• Location:
  
  Overland Park, KS (on‑site)
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Compensation:
  Salary (USD)

• Serve as the secondary contact for end‑user technical issues.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain internal hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot system and network problems.
• Manage user accounts, passwords, email, and related IT resources.
• Assist users with remote access and productivity tools.
• Perform system maintenance per IT policies.
• Complete special IT projects as assigned by the IT Director.
• Prioritize and resolve daily IT requests promptly.
• Contribute to technology planning, implementation, and system uptime.
• Build SCCM application deployment packages and manage Cohesity backups and DR environments.
• Independently resolve most system and network issues.
• Conduct capacity planning, testing, and recommend improvements.
• Maintain documentation and configuration records.
• Enforce and monitor security and regulatory compliance, reporting findings to the IT Director.
• Maintain vendor relations and stay updated on technology trends.
• Recommend IT solutions that balance cost, risk, and service needs.
• Regularly report IT issues to the Infrastructure Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in systems administration or IT infrastructure management.
• Expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, and virtualization technologies (such as VMware or Hyper‑V).
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, VPNs).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Power Shell, Bash, or similar).
• Experience with backup solutions, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity strategies.
• Familiarity with SCCM, Office 365, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), and endpoint management.
• Advanced problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with non‑technical staff.
• Strong commitment to security practices and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior IT staff.
• Relevant certifications preferred (such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, CompTIA Security+, VMware Certified Professional).

Equity Bank, a full‑service, $5 billion community bank, is based in Wichita, Kansas, with 70 bank offices throughout Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

At Equity Bank, you can find exciting opportunities to challenge you, expand your skills, and reward your contributions. Our employees receive competitive compensation and benefits, while working in an atmosphere that encourages personal and professional growth. We’re searching for motivated individuals who are passionate about serving others, learning new technologies, and working as part of a team.

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Group Life & Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Group Cancer Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Generous Vacation & Sick Time
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Pet Insurance
• Retail Banking Benefits

We believe your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation package. We work year‑round to ensure that we provide our employees with the most up‑to‑date, competitive program. We thoroughly evaluate our benefit plans and strive to provide quality benefits that support the physical and financial well‑being of our employees and their families.

This position requires standing, walking, bending, and squatting on a regular basis. May require the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or reach with hands and arms. Requires the ability to carry, lift, move or push up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to talk and listen to others.

This position regularly works in an office setting. Most of the job duties require the employee to be working with computers and electronic media on a regular basis.