Senior Systems Administrator

ABOUT REPAY
REPAY (“Realtime Electronic Payments” / NASDAQ TICKER: RPAY) is an established and fast-growing publicly traded financial technology and payment processing company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with offices across the country. REPAY enables its customers to accept payments anytime, anywhere, and through any channel while providing a secure, seamless, and enjoyable payment experience for the end consumers. REPAY offers a comprehensive suite of electronic payment and funding solutions, including debit and credit card processing, ACH processing, Instant Funding, and electronic bill payment systems with full IVR, text, and mobile capabilities. The scalability of its products allows merchants of all sizes to add an instant arsenal of intelligent payment technology solutions to their businesses without significant development costs or infrastructure investments.

ABOUT REPAY

REPAY (“Realtime Electronic Payments” / NASDAQ TICKER: RPAY) is an established and fast-growing publicly traded financial technology and payment processing company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with offices across the country. REPAY enables its customers to accept payments anytime, anywhere, and through any channel while providing a secure, seamless, and enjoyable payment experience for the end consumers. REPAY offers a comprehensive suite of electronic payment and funding solutions, including debit and credit card processing, ACH processing, Instant Funding, and electronic bill payment systems with full IVR, text, and mobile capabilities. The scalability of its products allows merchants of all sizes to add an instant arsenal of intelligent payment technology solutions to their businesses without significant development costs or infrastructure investments.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Administrator with a strong background in AWS cloud infrastructure, VMware virtualization, Okta identity management, and security solutions like Zscaler. The ideal candidate will also have experience with Linux administration. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of our cloud-based and on-premises systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security, supporting business growth and operational efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·       AWS Infrastructure Management:

o   Administer and manage AWS environments, including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, and CloudWatch.

o   Design, deploy, and maintain scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS.

o   Implement and manage automated cloud deployments, monitoring, and alerting systems.

o   Optimize AWS resources for cost, performance, and scalability.

·       VMware Virtualization:

o   Manage and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter, and virtualized environments.

o   Design, implement, and maintain VMware clusters, storage, and networking.

o   Troubleshoot and resolve issues within the VMware infrastructure.

o   Perform backup and recovery tasks, ensuring minimal downtime and data protection.

·       System Administration:

o   Perform system and server administration for both cloud and on-premise environments.

o   Install, configure, and maintain server hardware and software for Windows and Linux-based systems.

o   Ensure systems' security through patch management, system updates, and vulnerability assessments.

o   Manage user permissions, authentication, and directory services (Active Directory, LDAP, Okta).

o   Provide expert-level support for incidents, problems, and change management processes.

·       Security and Network Management:

o   Implement and manage security protocols and tools (e.g., Zscaler, firewalls, VPNs, IAM) to ensure secure communication across systems.

o   Maintain network configurations and troubleshoot network-related issues in AWS, VMware, and hybrid environments.

o   Work with security teams to perform risk assessments and address vulnerabilities in the infrastructure.

·       Identity and Access Management (IAM):

o   Configure and manage Okta for single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) across systems.

o   Administer Okta integrations with AWS and other enterprise systems.

·       Collaboration and Leadership:

o   Work closely with other IT teams to align on infrastructure, application, and security needs.

o   Mentor junior system administrators and provide technical leadership to the team.

o   Participate in capacity planning and disaster recovery exercises.

·       Documentation and Reporting:

o   Maintain up-to-date documentation for systems architecture, configurations, and best practices.

o   Generate reports on system health, security status, and optimization efforts.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

·       7+ years’ experience in systems administration

·       Proven experience as a Systems Administrator, with a strong focus on AWS, VMware, and enterprise server management.

·       Advanced expertise in AWS services, including EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, CloudFormation, and VPC.

·       Strong understanding of VMware ESXi, vCenter, virtual networking, and storage management.

·       Experience in implementing and managing security tools like Zscaler and VPN solutions.

·       Hands-on experience with Okta, including identity management, SSO, and MFA.

·       Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows server administration.

·       Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).

·       Proficient in scripting and automation using languages like Bash, PowerShell, Python, or similar.

·       Solid understanding of networking protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, etc.).

·       Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide timely solutions.

·       Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

WHY JOIN REPAY.… BECAUSE CULTURE IS EVERYTHING

GROWTH & PEOPLE-CENTERED LEADERSHIP
As the industry-leading financial technology provider in the Consumer Finance and Business to Business spaces, we continue to set the standard for application development and delivery. In 2019, REPAY became a public company listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (RPAY). For the past three consecutive years, we have placed on the ACG® Atlanta Georgia Fast 40, a list recognizing the top 40 fastest-growing middle-market companies in Georgia. REPAY’s leadership empowers each team member to make a difference and stretch to their fullest potential. Our dedication to frequent, transparent communication is shown with companywide meetings where our leaders share company vision and encourage employees to ask questions. 

FUN WORK ENVIRONMENT & GREAT TEAMS
We offer it all: business to casual dress, great snacks & beverages, and open-air collaborative team settings. REPAY has been certified as a Great Place to Work® company for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. The REPAY team is fun, smart, collaborative, and truly enjoys working together. Making a difference in our local communities – we support several philanthropic initiatives every year to give back to our local communities. We are self-driven, motivated professionals who do not require micro-management to ensure we produce high quality and timely work.

INNOVATION & EDUCATION
We create highly sophisticated payment processing applications and are always pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are constantly revolutionizing the industry by building on new ideas from clients and employees. We provide the resources necessary to ensure new innovations can develop quickly and with quality. We encourage continuing education, including professional conferences and events.  

PUTTING OUR PEOPLE FIRST
We believe our people are the best, and we care immensely about their success. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes 100% coverage of employee healthcare premiums and several free benefits, including life insurance, disability insurance, and work-life balance resources. All benefits go into effect day one. Our employees’ futures are important to us, which is why we have a 401(k)-employer match and and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. REPAY employees are eligible to participate in our Annual Bonus Program. This bonus award reflects excellent performance of individual contributions and goals achieved during the past year.

REPAY’s core values are Excellence, Passion, Innovation, Respect, and Integrity.

REPAY is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we promote a company culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are central. We are committed to build our teams and grow a company in which employees can succeed, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, pregnancy, religion, age (40 and over), disability, service in the uniformed services, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. Celebrating our diverse backgrounds, views and beliefs allows us to embrace what makes us unique and continue to innovate and push the boundaries of what is possible.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for hire in California. Additionally, we are not able to sponsor visas.