Hybrid Lead Systems Engineer - Windows, Mac, VMware & SQL

Fuel Tech Inc; Warrenville (IL); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuel Tech Inc. in Warrenville, IL seeks a Lead Systems Administration Engineer to provide expert-level IT support for Windows and Mac environments and to manage server and network infrastructure.

The role emphasizes independent work, mentoring peers, and highest quality service across ESX/VMware, SQL Server, SharePoint, Exchange, and Cisco infrastructure, with occasional travel to other Fuel Tech offices.

Qualifications

• Four-year or advanced degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in Windows operating systems and Active Directory systems administration.
• 10 years of experience with IT hardware selection, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• 3+ years of experience with Mac operating systems and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support for Windows OS and Mac (OSX) IT issues for local and remote employees, including diagnostics, connectivity, and software support.
• Recommend, purchase, and configure new hardware for new employees and train on new hardware.
• Contribute to IT asset and licensing documentation.
• Provide support and administration for ESX/VMware, MS SQL Server, Microsoft Server 2019 network, MS Hybrid Exchange, Watchguard firewalls, SharePoint, and Cisco infrastructure.
• Proactively identify ways to improve productivity by deploying new technologies.
• Maintain awareness of IT industry developments and champion new technologies or methods as appropriate.
• Position to be located in Warrenville, IL with occasional <10% travel to other Fuel Tech offices.
• Adhere to FTI policies, safety, quality programs, and core values.

Skills

Windows OS

Mac OS

Active Directory

VMware

MS SQL Server

Networking

SharePoint

Firewalls

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/MIS

10 years Windows Admin/AD

Mac OS experience 3+ years

Tools

Watchguard Firewalls

Cisco Infrastructure

Job description

Fuel Tech Inc. in Warrenville, IL seeks a Lead Systems Administration Engineer to provide expert-level IT support for Windows and Mac environments and to manage server and network infrastructure.

The role emphasizes independent work, mentoring peers, and highest quality service across ESX/VMware, SQL Server, SharePoint, Exchange, and Cisco infrastructure, with occasional travel to other Fuel Tech offices.