Systems Administrator

Job Summary

As a Systems Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in the daily operations of our IT infrastructure, ensuring the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the organization’s information systems. You will manage and support enterprise-level systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and implement best practices to optimize the technology landscape. This position demands a proactive approach to problem-solving, strong technical acumen, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service in a fast‑paced, growth-oriented environment.

Position: Systems Administrator
Department: IT Operations
Location: Wichita, KS (on‑site)
Status: Full‑Time/Salary

In this role, you will oversee the administration and maintenance of mission‑critical servers, network infrastructure, and cloud environments. Your responsibilities include monitoring system performance, implementing security protocols, ensuring high availability of services, disaster recovery planning, performing regular system backups, maintaining documentation of IT assets and procedures, collaborating with other departments to assess technology needs and support project deployments, mentoring junior staff, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Serve as the secondary contact for end‑user technical issues
• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain internal hardware and software
• Troubleshoot system 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 assigned by the Infrastructure Manager
• Prioritize and resolve daily IT requests promptly
• Contribute to technology planning, implementation, and systems uptime
• Build SCCM application deployment packages and manage Cohesity backups and DR environments
• Independently resolve most system issues
• Conduct capacity planning, testing, and recommend improvements
• Maintain documentation and configuration records
• Enforce and monitor security and regulatory compliance, reporting findings to the Infrastructure Manager
• Maintain vendor relations and stay updated on technology trends and pricing
• Recommend IT solutions that balance cost, risk, and service needs
• Regularly report IT issues to the Infrastructure Manager

Required Skills &

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• Minimum of 3 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
• Demonstrated 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
• Relevant certifications preferred (such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, CompTIA Security+, VMware Certified Professional)

Equity Bank, a full‑service, $7 billion community bank, is based in Wichita, Kansas, with 72 bank offices across Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. We offer a full range of financial solutions, a supportive culture, and a commitment to personal and professional growth.

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.

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Group Life & Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Group Cancer Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan w/Company Match
• Generous Vacation & Sick Time
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan…