Senior Systems Administrator
Company: Equity Bancshares, Inc.
Location: Omaha
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
As a Senior 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 be responsible for managing and
supporting enterprise-level systems, collaborating with
cross-functional teams, and implementing 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. Responsibilities and Expectations 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, and ensuring high
availability of services. You will contribute to disaster recovery
planning, perform regular system backups, and maintain
documentation of IT assets and procedures. Additionally, you will
collaborate with other departments to assess technology needs and
support project deployments. Proactive identification and
resolution of technical issues will be essential, as well as
mentoring junior staff and fostering a culture of continuous
improvement within the IT Operations team. • 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 Suspiious
Activity reporting requirements. Required Skills & Education •
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 (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 (PowerShell, 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 (such as Microsoft Certified: Azure
Administrator, CompTIA Security, VMware Certified Professional)
Keywords: Equity Bancshares, Inc., Council Bluffs , Senior Systems Administrator, IT / Software / Systems , Omaha, Iowa
