IT Manager / Systems Administrator

Challenger Sports • Lenexa, KS

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About The Position

Challenger Teamwear is seeking a hands-on IT Manager / Systems Administrator responsible for maintaining and supporting the organization’s technology infrastructure. This role oversees network systems, servers, business applications, hardware, and user support while ensuring systems remain secure, reliable, and efficient. This position requires a self-directed professional capable of independently managing day-to-day IT operations with minimal oversight, while coordinating with external vendors and service providers when needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years IT systems administration or IT management experience
• Strong network infrastructure troubleshooting skills
• Experience with Google Workspace administration
• ERP system support experience (SAGE or similar)
• Server, backup, and endpoint management experience
• Familiarity with website hosting environments
• VoIP phone system support
• Ability to independently manage IT operations

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a primary/sole IT administrator
• Experience supporting warehouse or production environments
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS)
• Experience coordinating with third-party IT security providers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain routers, switches, firewalls, wireless networks, LAN/WAN connectivity, VPN access, and monitor network performance and security.
• Manage on-premise and cloud servers, system updates, patches, backups, disaster recovery, storage, and user authentication.
• Manage user accounts, email routing, domain authentication (SPF/DKIM/DMARC), shared drives, permissions, and security settings.
• Administer and support ERP systems (currently SAGE 100), including access management, troubleshooting, and vendor coordination.
• Monitor website uptime and performance; resolve server errors and access issues; coordinate with hosting or development teams.
• Support desktops, laptops, warehouse and production workstations, monitors, printers, and peripherals.
• Manage Zoom Phone configuration, call routing, voicemail, desk phones, and remote access.
• Maintain endpoint security, patching, access controls, and work with third-party security providers on monitoring and incident response.
• Act as primary contact for IT vendors, evaluate new technologies, and manage IT procurement and lifecycle.
• Provide technical support, on-boarding setup, access management, and maintain IT documentation.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Comprehensive insurance including medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident and life insurance coverage
• Generous paid holidays and flexible paid time off
• Exclusive employee discount program
• 401(k) plan with competitive company match
• Business equipment and cell phone stipend
• Invitation to our Annual Sales Conference

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed