Senior Systems Administrator

Status

Full-time / Salary

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As a Senior Systems Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in daily operations of our IT infrastructure, ensuring 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.

Senior Systems Administrator

IT Operations

Wichita, KS (on‑site)

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, managing disaster recovery planning, performing system backups, and maintaining IT asset documentation. You will collaborate with other departments to assess technology needs, support project deployments, and mentor junior staff.

• 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 systems 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 and pricing.
• Recommend IT solutions that balance cost, risk, and service needs.
• Regularly report IT issues to the Infrastructure Manager.

Employee is responsible for understanding and following the applicable laws and regulations for their job responsibilities including but not limited to Equity Bank Business Ethic and Conduct policy, Bank Secrecy Act, Information Security, and Suspicious Activity reporting requirements.

• 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 (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 (Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, CompTIA Security+, VMware Certified Professional).

Equity Bank, a full‑service, $5 billion community bank, is based in Wichita,…