Senior Systems & Network Administrator

Description

Healthy Hens, Healthy Eggs, Healthy Planet:

At Pete & Gerry's, we were first to do it better, and are still doing it best. For nearly 30 years, we've been on a mission to produce healthy, delicious eggs and partner with family farms for meaningful impact. By raising hens outdoors as nature intended, we stay true to our roots every step of the way by keeping animal welfare, planet-friendly farming practices, and high-quality taste and nutrition at the heart of all we do, so you can always believe in what you buy.

Healthy Together:

At Pete & Gerry’s, we believe that when we care for each other, we all thrive. Across our farms, offices, and communities, we act as one flock — united by respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We create an environment where every person feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow, because our success depends on the wellbeing of the people who make our mission possible.

The Role at a Glance:

Pete & Gerry's Organics is seeking an experienced Senior Systems & Network Administrator to own the design, security, performance, and reliability of our corporate IT infrastructure and network across our headquarters, plant, and remote sites. This role is a hands-on technical leadership position responsible for enterprise systems, networking, virtualization, backup/disaster recovery, and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented systems professional who is comfortable working in a food manufacturing environment where uptime, data integrity, and audit-readiness are critical to the business.

How You’ll Create Greater Impact:

Systems & Network Administration

• Administer, maintain, and optimize on-premises and cloud server infrastructure, including Azure Active Directory, Azure cloud servers, VMWare, Hypervisor, Veeam, Windows Server, Azure Arc, Active Directory, Microsoft InTune, DNS/DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Design, configure, and support the corporate and plant-floor network, including switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure (Ubiquiti UniFi) for all corporate sites.
• Manage and maintain the VMware virtualization environment, including capacity planning, patching, and performance tuning.
• Own backup and disaster recovery operations using Veeam, including regular restore testing and documentation of recovery procedures.
• Monitor network and system health using Auvik and other monitoring tools; proactively identify and resolve performance or availability issues.
• Administer Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune) and cloud infrastructure hosted in Azure and/or AWS.
• Manage assigned IT tickets, change requests, and project tracking through Jira, ensuring timely resolution and clear documentation.

SOX Compliance & IT General Controls

• Execute SOX compliance and IT General Controls (ITGC), including access management, change management, and backup/recovery controls.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation of system configurations, user access reviews, and control procedures.
• Partner with Finance, internal stakeholders, and external auditors during quarterly and annual SOX testing, providing evidence and remediating findings.
• Implement and enforce least-privilege access controls, segregation of duties, and periodic user access recertification across critical systems.
• Maintain change management logs and approval workflows for production system and network changes.

Manufacturing & Plant Systems Support

• Support and help secure operational technology (OT) on the plant floor and other production/automation network segments.
• Coordinate with plant operations, maintenance, and equipment vendors on system integrations, upgrades, and troubleshooting.

Security & Risk Management

• Implement and maintain security best practices, including endpoint protection, patch management, MFA, and vulnerability remediation.
• Monitor security incidents and lead response and remediation efforts in coordination with leadership.
• Collaborate with vCISO on security posture, evolution and lead the implementation of remediation plans and future growth.

Vendor & Project Management

• Evaluate, recommend, and manage relationships with IT vendors, MSPs, and service providers.
• Lead or contribute to infrastructure projects such as network upgrades, cloud migrations, and system implementations, from planning through go-live.
• Provide escalated technical support and mentorship to junior IT staff and end users.

What You’ll Bring to the Flock:

We are one team — united by respect and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. What we do every day connects to something bigger. You’ll bring your experience, perspective, and pride in your work. We value collaboration, curiosity, and diverse viewpoints — because they make our flock stronger.

Required

• 5+ years of progressive experience in systems and network administration, including senior or lead-level responsibility.
• Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and enterprise networking (routing, switching, firewalls, VPN).
• Experience with Ubiquiti UniFi (or comparable enterprise networking platforms), VMware virtualization, and Veeam backup solutions.
• Experience with network/infrastructure monitoring tools such as Auvik, and IT service/project management via Jira or similar platforms.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration and cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS).
• Strong understanding of network security principles, including segmentation, firewalls, and endpoint protection.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work on-site at our Monroe, NH headquarters, with occasional travel to affiliated facilities.

Preferred

• Experience in food manufacturing, CPG, or another regulated/audited industry.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, VCP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Security+, or similar.
• Experience with an ERP system used in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily an office environment with regular visits to manufacturing and warehouse areas that may involve exposure to cold storage, noise, and PPE requirements.
• Ability to lift and move IT equipment (up to 50 lbs.) and work in server room/rack environments.
• May occasionally be required to respond outside of normal business hours for system-critical issues.

Tending to our Flock:

We care for our people the same way we care for our hens — with attention, respect, and balance. Our benefits are designed to support real life and whole wellbeing.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Paid volunteer time
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Disability and life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Footwear reimbursement for onsite employees
• Onsite employees receive free eggs weekly; remote employees receive coupons for free eggs
• Breakfast or lunch events from time to time.
• A team grounded in a shared mission: Healthy Hens, Healthy Eggs, Healthy Planet.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Pete & Gerry’s Organics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a community built on respect and shared purpose. Every person belongs here — because our strength comes from the diversity of people and perspectives that make us who we are.

We are an E-Verify employer. After accepting an offer, we will use E-Verify to confirm your eligibility to work in the United States by comparing information from your Form I-9 with records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration.