If you are motivated and believe in the credit union philosophy of "People Helping People," join our team!
The Lead Systems Admin drives the design and implementation of robust, secure, and scalable server environments. This role balances deep technical work across platforms with leadership of infrastructure projects and team mentorship.
Essential Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will be responsible for:
- (25%) Infrastructure Design & Planning: Design solutions for scalability, performance, and automation across OS environments.
- (20%) Cross-Platform Leadership: Lead complex deployments involving both Linux and Windows systems.
- (15%) Automation & Standardization: Build reusable automation frameworks and define platform standards along with Systems Engineers.
- (15%) Security Oversight: Drive OS-level compliance, audit readiness, and incident prevention.
- (15%) Team Mentorship & Development: Coach mid-level and junior administrators and conduct technical training.
- (10%) Strategic Collaboration: Partner with infrastructure, security, and application teams on enterprise initiatives.
Required Education & Experience (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):
- Associate’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- 7 years of relevant experience in systems administration across Windows and Linux platforms.
- Expertise in both Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server environments.
Preferred Education & Experience (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- 7 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with both Linux distributions and Windows Server.
- Certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer, LPIC-2, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Admin
- Advanced scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
- Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet)
Job Environment & Physical Requirements:
- This position typically operates in a professional office environment or hybrid/ remote setup.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position (seated or standing) for extended periods of time while working on a computer.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and via collaboration tools.
SECU provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.
Disclaimer
State Employees' Credit Union reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower level based on business need.
Skills Required
- Associate's degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- 7 years of relevant experience in systems administration across Windows and Linux platforms
- Expertise in Linux (RHEL) environments
- Expertise in Windows Server environments
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via collaboration tools
- Ability to remain stationary (seated or standing) for extended periods while working on a computer
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- Certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer, LPIC-2, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Admin
- Advanced scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, or Python
- Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet)
SECU Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SECU and has not been reviewed or approved by SECU.
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Retirement Support — Immediate 100% vesting and a 200% employer match on employee 401(k) contributions from 1–5% of pay (up to a 10% employer match) stand out. This level of support is described as unusually rich among financial‑services employers.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — 11 paid holidays plus 16 floating‑holiday hours, paid parental and caregiver leave, bereavement and volunteer time, and PTO that can reach 32 days per year with carryover up to 280 hours. These provisions provide predictable time off and flexibility across life events.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical (PPO or HDHP) with HSA/FSA options, dental including a minor‑child orthodontia option, and vision are available for employees and eligible dependents. Employer‑paid basic life/AD&D and short‑term disability, with subsidized long‑term disability, add robust income protection.
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Even though we're North Carolina's largest credit union, we're still just "people helping people." We currently serve over 2.6 million members through more than 270 branch offices - and growing! Members have 24/7 access to account services from over 1,100 ATMs, as well as via phone, our website, and the SECU Mobile App. Since 1937, we've provided financial services to employees of the State of North Carolina, public boards of education, and employees of associations formed for the benefit of State employees, as well as their immediate family members. We are the trusted provider of financial services for millions of members. And, according to Forbes Magazine, we're the best credit union in North Carolina. State Employees' Credit Union (SECU) is an Equal Housing Opportunity lender and federally insured by NCUA. SECU provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.
