Senior Infrastructure Administrator

This is a fully remote position in these states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI

What You'll Do:

The Senior Infrastructure Administrator is responsible for the stability, performance, and security of the organization's infrastructure and data platforms. This role serves as a senior technical authority across infrastructure, cloud, database, and integration domains, ensuring reliable systems and scalable data pipelines. The position also provides mentorship and technical guidance to IT staff while driving continuous improvement and automation.

Systems & Infrastructure Administration

Administer and maintain Windows Server environments (patching, lifecycle, configuration)

Manage Azure cloud infrastructure (VMs, storage, networking, Azure AD)

Support hybrid and on-prem infrastructure components

Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy

Manage virtualization platforms and coordinate with vendors

Own backup and disaster recovery strategy and testing

Monitor system performance and resolve incidents

Database Administration

Administer and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments

Perform performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization

Design backup, recovery, and high availability strategies

Manage database security and access control

Support application teams with schema and data changes

Data Integration & Automation

Design and maintain automated data pipelines

Develop integrations using APIs, ETL, SFTP, and Azure tools

Monitor and troubleshoot pipeline performance

Improve and automate manual data processes

Security & Compliance

Apply security best practices across systems and data platforms

Support vulnerability remediation and audits

Enforce least-privilege access principles

Mentorship & Collaboration

Mentor junior and mid-level IT staff

Provide technical leadership and best practices

Contribute to documentation and internal knowledge base

Performs all other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience

5+ years of experience in infrastructure, database, or data engineering roles

Strong Windows Server administration experience

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure

SQL Server administration and performance tuning experience

Experience with data pipelines and integrations

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently in a remote environment

The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment

It would be great if you had:

Microsoft certifications (AZ-104, AZ-900, DP-203 or similar)

Experience with PowerShell, Python, or scripting

Familiarity with Azure Data Factory, Logic Apps, or Functions

Experience with ITSM and change management

Experience in multi-site organizations

Exposure to security/compliance frameworks (HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST)

What We Offer:

Full-time only:

Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity

CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families

Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)

Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)

401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)

Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays

Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees

All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):

Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support

After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan