Looking for a motivated System Administrator with 5 years of experience that will be responsible for managing the integrity of our system hardware/software, including servers, Windows/Linux and open-source, both cloud-based and on-prem. This is a critical role within the organization, ensuring stability and efficiency of our IT infrastructure operations.

NOTES: Client prefers candidates close to northwest suburbs of Chicago, Salary $85-93k, Hybrid role, great benefits, matching 401k, profit sharing plans

Daily Tasks:

• System Maintenance, including server hardware, storage, security systems, Active Directory, Azure AD, Azure, and related software.


• Complete troubleshooting and provide all levels of support, including elevations as necessary.


• Analyze and troubleshoot computer equipment and software.


• Manage and implement certificate authority for servers and applications.


• Monitor regular systems management and maintenance, both on premise and cloud resources.


• Administer upgrades of hardware, software, and networking equipment.


• Coordinate installation of new equipment and software and establish requirements as needed.


• Recommend new systems as needed and develop an end-of-life replacement and upgrade schedules


• Diagnose and resolve hardware and software problems.


• Manage and implement centralized Physical Security Systems for all Distribution Centers.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant IT experience with an emphasis on planning/managing enterprise-level data networks.


• 3-5 years of experience with server/operating system management.


• Strong knowledge of Windows (2016-2019) and Linux-based systems (Ubuntu 16.04 and later). Good knowledge of virtualization: Azure workload.


• Familiarity with hardware technology and the global, regional, and local hardware architecture, including virtual servers.


• Prior experience working with Docker and Kubernetes is a huge plus.


• Azure Active Directory experience preferred.


• Bachelors degree in computer science or a related field.