Systems Administrator

STARK is seeking to hire a Systems Administrator to join our IT team in New York City. This role is responsible for maintaining and supporting the company's server infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments while ensuring systems remain secure, reliable, and high-performing.

Job Responsibilities:

Server & Cloud Infrastructure

• Manage and maintain Azure-hosted servers, including provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and decommissioning.
• Administer Linux-based servers, including patching, configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot IIS web servers, application pools, bindings, and hosted applications.
• Plan and execute server capacity planning, infrastructure scaling, and server lifecycle management in collaboration with the IT Director.
• Networking & Domain Services
• Manage internal and external DNS records, zones, and related changes.
• Procure, install, renew, and troubleshoot SSL/TLS certificates across servers and applications.
• Support Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and other domain-related infrastructure services.
• Security & Compliance
• Apply operating system security hardening and infrastructure best practices across Windows and Linux environments.
• Manage server patching and update cycles to maintain system reliability and security.
• Monitor infrastructure for vulnerabilities and respond to security alerts affecting server environments.
• Support security audits and remediation efforts alongside the IT Director and external partners.

Operations & Support

• Maintain accurate documentation of server configurations, architecture, operational procedures, and infrastructure runbooks.
• Participate in an on-call and escalation rotation for critical infrastructure issues.
• Collaborate with the infrastructure team across New York City and Calhoun, GA on cross-functional technology initiatives.
• Track work and project progress through Jira according to team standards.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• 3–5+ years of hands-on systems administration experience supporting production server environments.
• Experience managing Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, networking, and storage.
• Strong Linux administration experience (RHEL, Ubuntu, or similar).
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Microsoft IIS.
• Practical experience managing DNS services and SSL/TLS certificate lifecycles.
• Strong understanding of operating system patching, security hardening, and infrastructure maintenance best practices.
• Ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Microsoft 365 technologies, including Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, and Microsoft Defender.
• Scripting or automation experience using PowerShell, Bash, or similar tools.
• Industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, RHCSA/LFCS, or CompTIA Security+.
• Experience working within a multi-site organization supporting distributed infrastructure environments.

Position Details:

• Full-time position
• Hybrid schedule based in our New York City headquarters (979 Third Avenue)
• Standard work hours are 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• Reports to the IT Manager

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• Great Paid Time Off Policy
• 401(k) Match

COMPANY INFO

About Us:

With more than 80 years of industry expertise, STARK is the discerning designer’s go-to source for luxurious custom carpet and rugs.

Our Mission:
To live our mission of helping create world class experiences, we believe our first responsibility is making design industry professionals the heroes in their projects because supporting businesses helps to preserve craftsmanship and enable unique and specially designed spaces to exist. In meeting their needs, we must continue to deliver peace of mind service while offering an expansive, diverse, and innovative product assortment that is accessible and convenient.

Our Heritage:
Established by Arthur Stark and his wife Nadia in 1938, the foundation of STARK was always to provide the very best products to our customers. With a rich history, third generation owners Chad Stark, as CEO, and Ashley Stark, as Creative Director, bring the STARK legacy into the new century by staying true to their founding principles. To seek out the best craftsman and methods of manufacturing for the most innovative and beautiful designs.

Stark Carpet Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.