Company & Benefits Information

At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance.

 

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years!

Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91st day of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.All major Holidays & Birthday offAdvanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your careerAssociate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplaceProfit Sharing401(K) with company match
Compensation

Base pay starting between $100,000 to $127,000/yr with annual performance-based merit raises*

The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

 

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

Job Duties

The System Administration Lead oversees the implementation, support, and optimization of enterprise systems including virtualization, storage, Active Directory, and cloud services. This role ensures high availability, security, and scalability of infrastructure while mentoring technical teams and aligning operations with organizational goals. The lead also drives continuous improvement through performance monitoring, capacity planning, and the adoption of emerging technologies. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills are essential to guide cross-functional collaboration and maintain operational excellence. 

Oversee System Infrastructure and PlanningLead the continuous improvement of virtualization, server, and storage infrastructure to align with organizational goals.Establish Monitoring and Alerting ProtocolsDefine standards and oversee implementation of system monitoring, log review, and alert response processes to ensure proactive issue resolution.Lead Performance and Availability ManagementSet performance baselines, review uptime metrics, and guide root cause analysis for infrastructure issues across teams.Direct Backup and Disaster Recovery StrategyEnsure enterprise backup systems are robust, tested, and aligned with business continuity requirements.Evaluate and Recommend Emerging TechnologiesStay informed on industry trends and lead the evaluation and adoption of new technologies that enhance operational efficiency.Champion Security Best PracticesPromote a security-first culture by embedding security considerations into all infrastructure decisions and team practices.Lead Capacity Planning and Scalability InitiativesForecast infrastructure needs and lead initiatives to scale systems in support of organizational growth.Mentor and Support Technical TeamsProvide guidance to infrastructure engineers and help desk teams, ensuring knowledge transfer, skill development, and effective issue escalation.
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.5 or years of experience as a System Administrator or in a similar IT role 

Knowledge of security principles, risk mitigation, and compliance frameworks 

Understanding of capacity planning, scalability, and long term road mapping

Skilled in managing system infrastructure projects, timelines, and cross-functional coordination

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills 

EEO Statement

Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 7 years in a row.