Description

DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S:

Leslie’s Pool Supplies is the “World’s Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies.” With over 1,000 retail stores in 39 states plus Pro, Service, E-Commerce, Production, and Distribution divisions, there are many career opportunities at Leslie’s. With over 60 years of providing the best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our team members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie’s.

Job Overview:

The Sr. IT Systems Engineer plays the lead role within the IT Systems team, responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise-level systems, including SQL databases, Linux servers, Windows/VMware environments, and cloud infrastructure. This role requires technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and leadership capabilities to ensure systems' stability, performance, and scalability. Additionally, the Sr. IT Systems Engineer will act as a mentor to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, monitor, and optimize SQL Server databases to ensure availability, performance, and data integrity.

• Design and implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies for SQL environments.

• Perform database upgrades, migrations, and security patching.

• Manage Linux servers, ensuring system performance, uptime, and security.

• Perform software installations, upgrades, patch management, and system configurations.

• Automate tasks using shell scripting and other automation tools.

• Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance.

• Maintain and administer Windows server environments, including Active Directory and associated services.

• Oversee virtualization infrastructure (VMware) to ensure efficient resource utilization and system availability.

• Perform system upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting across Windows and VMware platforms.

• Manage cloud-based environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP), ensuring scalability, performance, and security.

• Design and advise on cloud platforms and architecture in Azure, GCP, AWS, and OCI.

• Deploy and manage cloud services, including virtual machines, storage, and networking.

• Collaborate on cloud migration strategies and implementations.

• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure costs and performance.

• Serve as a subject matter expert across system administration disciplines.

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior administrators, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement IT solutions that align with business goals.

• Participate in incident management and root cause analysis for system outages.

• Develop and maintain system documentation, including configuration details, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

• Provide after-hours support as required for critical issues and scheduled maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in systems administration across SQL, Linux, Windows/VMware, and cloud environments.

• Proven expertise in SQL Server administration, including performance tuning, backups, and migrations.

• Strong experience managing Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu) and scripting automation.

• Proficiency with Windows Server and VMware virtualization platforms.

• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP.

• Prior experience with managing hybrid environments and migrations from on-prem to cloud.

• Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform) is a plus.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to mentor and collaborate effectively across teams.

  Leslie's provides a robust benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options

• Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option)

• Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts

• Company-paid basic life insurance

• Voluntary supplemental life insurance

• Company-paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance

• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match

• Paid sick and bereavement leave

• 10 paid holidays, including a floating personal day

• Employee assistance and wellness programs

• Free onsite health clinic

• Hybrid work schedule

• Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail stores

Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie's is committed to developing and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within our company and the communities we serve. A key aspect of building a great team is valuing ideas from many viewpoints, which is why we place a priority on identifying and hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.