Systems Administrator, Distribution

SanMar

Systems Administrator responsible for maintaining distribution technology at SanMar. Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure stability and performance of technology-based solutions.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,170 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

MS SQL ServerMySQLSDLCSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with IT support analysts, DC staff, and Distribution Systems team members to quickly research, diagnose, and troubleshoot real-time issues, including equipment, platform, or application related issues.
Provide day-to-day delivery of system features and functionality to improve Distribution performance, throughput, and quality.
Design, code, debug, and unit test Distribution facing systems.
Provide Tier III functional support for Distribution or IT related incidents with the awareness to escalate to other technical resources as appropriate.
Configure, troubleshoot, and update platform and infrastructure components as required.
Deliver device and peripheral training and assistance to Distribution staff as necessary.
Offer onsite hands-on support and guidance for floor-level implementations, enhancements, and issue resolution as needed.
Aid in coordinating, scheduling, and allocating resources for software and hardware upgrades.
Communicate project status and incident resolution steps to relevant stakeholders.
Define and document test cases as needed for build verification; engage in cross-functional build and User Acceptance Testing activities as necessary.
Produce high-quality documentation on systems, tools, and processes for internal team and IT Service Desk utilization.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience
1-3 years experience with SanMar specific systems or equivalent industry solutions
RDMS experience with MS SQL Server and MySQL
Experience with PowerShell scripting
Solid subject matter expertise on the functional use of technology-based distribution systems
Working knowledge of Windows Server administration
Ability to write intermediate to advanced queries using SQL server or MySQL
Ability to develop and deploy system enhancements utilizing SDLC and source control tools
Knowledge of integration, middleware, and/or messaging topologies
Understanding of network technologies such as load balancing, network/socket communication
Demonstrated ability and flexibility to quickly, and constructively, adapt to change and ambiguity in the work environment
Exhibit sound and accurate judgment
Organized, thorough, detailed, self-sufficient problem solver
Appropriate sense of urgency and prioritization with a passion for problem solving
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of individuals across the company and external vendors
Capacity to analyze and assess the system needs of an organization
Ability to plan strategies to maintain system performance, redundancy, and stability
Flexible with schedule, able to provide off-hours support either remotely, or onsite, as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
Life insurance
Short/long-term disability coverage
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Pet insurance
Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Database ManagementSQL Query DevelopmentSystem ConfigurationTroubleshootingUnit TestingIntegration KnowledgeMiddleware UnderstandingNetwork TechnologiesSystem Performance AnalysisUser Acceptance Testing

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityJudgment