Sr. IT Systems Engineer
Company: Leslie's Pool Supplies
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S: Leslie's Pool Supplies is
the "World's Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies." With over
1,000 retail stores in 39 states plus PRO, Service, E-Commerce,
Production, and Distribution divisions, there are many career
opportunities at Leslie's. With over 60 years of providing
best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is
nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our
team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our
Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the
contributions they make to the success of Leslie's Note: This
position is based at our corporate office in Phoenix, AZ, and
follows a hybrid work schedule. Remote work is not available for
this role. Candidates must reside within commuting distance, as
relocation assistance is not provided. Additionally, applicants
must be authorized to work in the United States without the need
for current or future employer-sponsored visa support. This
position is not open to agency submissions. Job Overview: The SR IT
Systems Engineer plays the lead role within the IT Systems team,
responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization
of enterprise-level systems, including SQL databases, Linux
servers, Windows/VMware environments, and cloud infrastructure.
This role will also work with IT Leadership to design system
architectures to meet business needs and scalability goals as well
as plan and lead IT Infrastructure projects. This role requires
technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and leadership
capabilities to ensure systems' stability, performance, and
scalability. Additionally, the SR IT Systems Engineer will act as a
mentor to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and
growth-oriented environment. Responsibilities: Manage, monitor, and
optimize SQL Server databases to ensure availability, performance,
and data integrity. Design and implement backup, recovery, and
disaster recovery strategies for Server & SQL environments. Perform
database upgrades, migrations, and security patching. Manage Linux
servers, ensuring system performance, uptime, and security. Perform
software installations, upgrades, patch management, and system
configurations. Automate tasks using shell scripting and other
automation tools. Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and
optimize performance. Maintain and administer Windows server
environments, including Active Directory and associated services.
Oversee virtualization infrastructure (VMware) to ensure efficient
resource utilization and system availability. Perform system
upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting across Windows and VMware
platforms. Manage cloud-based environments (e.g., Azure, OCI, GCP
or AWS), ensuring scalability, performance, and security. Design
and advise on cloud platforms and architecture in Azure, GCP, AWS,
and OCI. Deploy and manage cloud services, including virtual
machines, storage, and networking. Collaborate on cloud migration
strategies and implementations. Monitor and optimize cloud
infrastructure costs and performance. Serve as a subject matter
expert across system administration disciplines. Mentor and provide
guidance to junior administrators, fostering skill development and
knowledge sharing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to
design and implement IT solutions that align with business goals.
Participate in incident management and root cause analysis for
system outages. Develop and maintain system documentation,
including configuration details, operational procedures, and
troubleshooting guides. Provide after-hours support as required for
critical issues and scheduled maintenance. Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a
related field, or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 7-10 years
of experience in systems administration across Windows/VMware, SQL,
Linux and cloud environments. Proven expertise with Windows Server
and VMware virtualization platforms. Strong expertise in SQL Server
administration, including performance tuning, backups, and
migrations. Experience managing Linux operating systems (e.g., Red
Hat, Ubuntu) and scripting automation. Hands-on experience with
cloud infrastructure platforms such as Microsoft Azure, OCI, GCP,
or AWS. Prior experience with managing hybrid environments and
migrations from on-prem to cloud. Familiarity with infrastructure
automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform) is a plus.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to mentor and
collaborate effectively across teams. Leslie's provides a robust
benefits package, including: Comprehensive medical, pharmacy,
dental, & vision plan options. Health savings account (with
enrollment in the high deductible health plan option). Health &
dependent care flexible spending accounts. Company-paid basic life
and AD&D insurance. Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term
disability insurance. Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match.
Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave. Paid holidays,
including a floating personal day. Employee assistance and wellness
programs. Earned Wage access is available, allowing early access to
a portion of your earned wages before payday. Product discounts at
Leslie’s Retail stores. Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to
our continued success is our people. Leslie's is committed to
developing and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion
within our company and the communities we serve. A key aspect of
building a great team is valuing ideas from many viewpoints, which
is why we place a priority on identifying and hiring talented
individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.
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