What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jr. Systems Engineer position at Santa Monica Seafood Company?
Position: Jr. Systems Engineer – (Infrastructure)
Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 (DOE) benefits
About Us:
Santa Monica Seafood is a growing, family-owned seafood distribution and retail company with a rich history and strong roots in the greater Los Angeles area. Officially established in 1939, our roots go back to 1898 where it all started with John Deluca, an Italian immigrant who started fishing in San Pedro. Over four generations, the Deluca and Cigliano families have cultivated a legacy of delivering premium seafood products to our customers.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a proactive and driven Jr. Systems Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for a self-starter with a passion for continuous learning and professional growth. The ideal candidate will have experience working with VMWare, VxRail, and Nutanix, alongside expertise in managing core infrastructure components such as Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy. As part of our dynamic IT team, you will play a critical role in maintaining and optimizing our systems, contributing to the stability and efficiency of our enterprise environment.
Responsibilities & Requirements:
- Manage and maintain virtualized environments (VMware, VxRail, Nutanix, AWS, Azure).
- Manage and maintain backups using Commvault/Veeam.
- Administer Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy.
- Execute infrastructure projects such as cloud migrations and new system deployments.
- Optimize workflows using scripting tools (PowerShell, VB, Python).
- Provide end-user support and manage service tickets via an ITSM system (as needed).
- Maintain IT documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Troubleshoot server, networking, and security issues.
- Collaborate with business users to resolve IT-related challenges.
- 24/7 on-call rotation via Pager Duty with weekend support as needed.
- Attention to detail and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks in Jira and manage work without supervision.
Preferred Skills:
- Office365 Suite (OneDrive, PowerBI, Power Automate).
- Experience with Layer 3 switches, firewalls (FortiGate), VPNs, and ITSM systems.
- Mail flow and email security management experience.
- ERP or POS system experience in B2C environments.
- Relevant certifications (VMware, AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, or CCNA).
- Familiarity with SQL/MySQL and RF warehouse technologies.
Benefits:
- Medical (HMO/PPO), dental (DMO/DPPO), and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with 4% company match.
- Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
Employee discounts at our markets and wholesale pricing on seafood.
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Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
