GENERAL PURPOSE:
As an experienced Associate Systems Administrator, this position will be responsible for
administering, monitoring and supporting the hardware platforms, operating systems, and their
related products and technologies. This position will be working to improve distribution center
operations by participating in support and integration activities in support of Ross' distribution
and transportation systems. As a member of a team, this position will ensure high standards for
system uptime and availability, establishing documentation, standards, best practices,
procedures, processes and guidelines.
The base salary range for this role is $70,310 - $101,400. The base salary range is dependent
on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education,
certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total
compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Design, install, maintain, configure, secure and support hardware platforms, operating
systems, wired/wireless network components, and related products and technologies.
Develop and deliver timely solutions to problems that enable the IT organization to
move forward quickly, while ensuring that high quality of workmanship is exhibited
during all phases of delivery.
Plan and execute performance baselines, monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning,
including diagnosing and resolving performance issues.
Take on new roles and responsibilities as assigned, or as business needs require.
Provide appropriate documentation and knowledge transfer to all individuals or
organizations that are supported.
Perform hardware/software configuration and release management.
Utilize productivity tools to proactively manage workload - includes time, project, and
priority management as part of normal everyday work.
Utilize SDLC processes to develop, present and track project activity, inclusive of
presentations to technical and management layer associates.
Develop and deliver timely solutions to problems that enable the IT organization to
move forward quickly, while ensuring that high quality of workmanship is exhibited
during all phases of delivery.
Detailed understanding and ability to design structured cabling systems utilized in the
DC inclusive of CAT5, Cat 6/6E, Single and Multi-Mode fiber Optics, IDF/MDF's,
switches and cross connection methodologies.
Comprehensive understanding and ability to troubleshoot hardware/software issues on
WCS platforms (examples: Dematic conveyance, Inteligrated / Crisplant Tilt Tray,
GOH, PTL/PTV, Ticketing).
Comprehensive understanding and ability to troubleshoot hardware/software on the
following deployed components: RF devices, ticketing systems, label platforms, time
keeping, backup environments and voice systems.
COMPETENCIES:
People
Building Effective Teams
Developing Talent
Collaboration
Self
Leading by Example
Communicates Effectively
Ensures Accountability and Execution
Manages Conflict
Business
Business Acumen
Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes
Organizational Agility
With particular emphasis on the following specific position-related competencies:
Customer Focus
Dealing with Ambiguity
Integrity & Trust
Time Management
Problem Solving
Listening
QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
At least 2-4 years of experience supporting retail systems, with at least 1 of those years in
a complex heterogeneous computing environment supporting supply chain distribution
systems.
Solid understanding of retail dynamics within a complex, highly integrated environment.
Solid understanding of supply chain technology and warehouse control systems within a
complex, highly integrated environment.
Experience with Distribution Center / Warehouse management systems.
Very technically competent and working experience with:
o Networking topologies and wireless computing infrastructure
o Maintaining network systems and services including servers, routers, switches,
firewall, VPN, VoIP, and other IP devices
o UNIX and Windows operating systems
o Internet / Intranet technologies
o Data Center design / optimization and environmental support components
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of experience with backup technologies, high-end storage solutions (Hitachi SAN
preferable), SCCM System Management and Event Management tool or related technology
Experience with the installation, maintenance, security, performance monitoring,
performance tuning, and integrity of the operating system.
Experience with IT processes such as System Management, Patch Management, Change
Management, Configuration Management, Release Management, Problem Management,
Business Continuity Planning, Customer Service and Vendor Relationship Management.
Experience defining and delivering effective methodologies and process to enable a
proactive work environment and deliver structured work that is repeatable for all Tier 1
support individuals, or organizations.
Strong analytical, problem solving, root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:
Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer.
Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person
meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc.
Consistent timeliness and regular attendance.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
Requires ability to frequently walk throughout distribution centers (approx. 2 million square feet
in size) to observe and support users.
Requires ability to ascend/descend stairs.
Requires frequent standing and walking for lengthy periods of time.
Requires ability to hear\communicate in a noisy environment.
Occasional Requirements: Job occasionally requires bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting
boxes up to 50 pounds.
This role requires full-time in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction,
meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
N/A
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position.
It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities.
Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.
Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or
promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part
of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse
workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination
based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or
developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical
conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital
or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic
characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual
orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: 10102130
- Position Id: ae9bf247d33de5032739fdb5b87a77a
- Posted 30+ days ago
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