Systems Administrator Full Time | Bryan, Texas HQ $95,000 – $115,000 annually + benefits
Kent Moore Cabinets is a 700-person manufacturing company spanning 9 locations across Texas. We're looking for a Systems Administrator who can own critical infrastructure — servers, virtualization, cloud environments, database operations, and the foundational systems that everything else depends on.
You'll work with the Director of IT to ensure our infrastructure is reliable, performant, and scalable. You'll have real authority to shape how IT infrastructure works at KMC — this isn't a support role, it's an ownership role.
As we grow the team, you'll mentor junior engineers and help establish operational excellence. Right now, you'll wear multiple hats and have the opportunity to build systems and processes that will outlast you.
Server & Infrastructure (Primary Responsibility)
Windows and Linux server administration — installation, configuration, hardening, patching, lifecycle
Virtualization platform (XCP-ng) — host management, VM provisioning, performance optimization, capacity planning
Container infrastructure — manage and troubleshoot Docker environments across 12-15 container hosts with 100+ active containers; coordinate with development on container deployment and orchestration
Cloud infrastructure coordination — Azure, AWS, or hybrid environments as deployed
Storage management — file servers, SAN/NAS, replication, performance tuning
Server health monitoring, alerting, and proactive maintenance
SQL Server (MSSQL) — host-level administration, backup, performance, user management
Database patching, updates, and lifecycle management
Coordination with development on database performance and design questions
Note: Schema design and query optimization are Development responsibilities. You own the server.
Infrastructure & Capacity Planning
Plan for growth — anticipate hardware and resource needs 6-12 months out
Drive infrastructure modernization projects (redundancy, failover, performance improvements)
Evaluate new tools and platforms; build business cases for investment
Work with the Director to prioritize IT's annual roadmap
Create runbooks and SOPs for critical systems so knowledge is not trapped in your head
Document architecture, changes, and decisions clearly
Train team members and build backup capability so the department doesn't depend entirely on you
What We Need You to Bring
5+ years hands-on systems administration in a Windows/Linux environment
SQL Server administration experience (backup, recovery, performance, user management)
Virtualization platform experience (VMware, Hyper-V, or XCP-ng)
Windows Active Directory design and management
Comfortable with infrastructure automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
Docker and container management experience (or strong willingness to quickly learn; you'll inherit significant container infrastructure)
Experience managing infrastructure in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS) — even if you prefer on-prem
Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Enterprise backup solutions and restore testing
Vendor and contract management
Capacity planning and IT budgeting
Certifications (Nice to Have):
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or Azure Solutions Architect
CompTIA Security+
ITIL Foundation
Vendor certifications (VCP, MCSA, MCSE) — we value demonstrated knowledge over shiny credentials
What matters most: You think like an architect, not just a technician. You ask "Why does the system work this way?" and "What breaks if this fails?" before taking action. You document obsessively and automate ruthlessly. You mentor younger engineers and make the team better. You care about reliability and you're comfortable saying "We need to fix this" even when fixing it is uncomfortable.
Real authority. You own your domain. The Director provides direction; you run the show within it.
Modernization opportunity. You won't be stuck maintaining legacy systems forever. We're actively building the future.
Manufacturing impact. Every system you keep running supports production. Your work has tangible business impact.
Growing team. As we hire, you'll mentor and develop junior engineers. This is a path to leadership if you want it.
Clear expectations. We're rebuilding IT with structured accountability, training, and support. You won't be flying blind.
Competitive compensation. We pay for experience and skill. This role offers top-of-market salary for the Bryan area.
Salary: $95,000–$115,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
Benefits include: Health, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; professional development budget ($2,500+/year for training, certifications, conferences); flexible work arrangements
Send your resume and a brief cover letter to our Paycom Careers website with the subject line "Systems Administrator Application."
Tell us about a complex infrastructure project you've owned, what problems you solved, and what you learned. Tell us why you want to work at a 50-year-old manufacturing company rather than at a tech company. We're interested in people who care about reliability and sustainability, not just velocity.
We're reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Strong candidates will hear from us within 2 weeks.
Kent Moore Cabinets is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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What We Need You to Bring
5+ years hands-on systems administration in a Windows/Linux environment
SQL Server administration experience (backup, recovery, performance, user management)
Virtualization platform experience (VMware, Hyper-V, or XCP-ng)
Windows Active Directory design and management
Comfortable with infrastructure automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
Docker and container management experience (or strong willingness to quickly learn; you'll inherit significant container infrastructure)
Experience managing infrastructure in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS) — even if you prefer on-prem
Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Enterprise backup solutions and restore testing
Vendor and contract management
Capacity planning and IT budgeting
Certifications (Nice to Have):
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or Azure Solutions Architect
CompTIA Security+
ITIL Foundation
Vendor certifications (VCP, MCSA, MCSE) — we value demonstrated knowledge over shiny credentials
What matters most: You think like an architect, not just a technician. You ask "Why does the system work this way?" and "What breaks if this fails?" before taking action. You document obsessively and automate ruthlessly. You mentor younger engineers and make the team better. You care about reliability and you're comfortable saying "We need to fix this" even when fixing it is uncomfortable.
