IT Systems Administrator

GTI Energy; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive salaries

Job summary

GTI Energy is looking for a Systems Administrator based in Des Plaines, Illinois. This role involves supporting the IT team by maintaining a highly virtualized Microsoft environment, managing technologies such as Active Directory and Azure.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT infrastructure, problem-solving skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in IT. A hybrid work schedule is offered, ensuring flexibility while prioritizing operational needs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience as a Systems or Network Administrator preferred.
• Familiarity with Power BI and SharePoint Online preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support GTI Energy’s server and infrastructure environments.
• Monitor system performance and address issues proactively.
• Administer and resolve support for IT systems.

Skills

Strong understanding of Azure Active Directory

Working knowledge of Microsoft Intune

Experience administering network hardware

Experience managing virtual environments

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field

7+ years of relevant professional experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

PowerShell

Azure

Job description

General Summary

The ideal candidate is a technically skilled, service-oriented professional with a strong focus on security. This role requires the ability to manage competing priorities across a broad range of technologies, adapt quickly to changing needs, and collaborate effectively with multiple departments. Success in this position depends on sound judgement, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize work based on business needs and operational impact.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Hardware and Infrastructure, the Systems Administrator will support GTI Energy’s Information Technology team by maintaining and enhancing a highly virtualized Microsoft environment. This role includes working with technologies such as Active Directory, Azure, cloud services, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Intune, NetApp SAN and NAS storage, cybersecurity tools, and backup solutions.

The Systems Administrator will support day-to-day operations, contribute to IT process and project execution, assist with incident response and complex issue resolution, and play an active role in change management initiatives that strengthen and expand business systems.

Why GTI Energy?

GTI Energy embraces the power of innovation and collaboration to solve consequential energy challenges. By demonstrating continuous improvements in technology and solutions that lower the emissions and costs of energy, we will shape energy systems that decarbonize economies, protect our environment, and benefit the people they serve. We do this by putting people at the center of everything we do.

Being part of the GTI Energy team means being surrounded by people that are passionate and purpose driven, empowered to continuously learn, ask hard questions, and leverage their knowledge and experience to drive toward a greater purpose.

We offer generous benefits, competitive salaries, opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We prioritize and maintain a respectful culture, and we ensure reasonable accommodation is made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.

Work Location

This position is based at GTI Energy’s headquarters in Des Plaines, Illinois. Employees follow a hybrid work schedule and are expected to work on-site Tuesday through Thursday. Remote work on some Mondays and Fridays may be permitted based on business needs and IT support rotation requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Proactively maintain and support GTI Energy’s server, storage, cloud, and infrastructure environments to ensure availability, performance, and reliability.
• Monitor system capacity, performance, and health, and address issues before they affect business operations.
• Administer and resolve support tickets related to hardware, software, cloud services, and infrastructure systems.
• Provide Level 2 and Level 3 help desk support, troubleshooting complex technical issues and outages as needed.
• Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade PCs, servers, virtual machines, network hardware, firewalls, backup systems, and other IT equipment.
• Manage business systems and technology tools, including implementing updates, new releases, and system improvements.
• Support security through access controls, policies, procedures, and adherence to IT and organizational standards.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and failover activities for business applications and associated systems.
• Develop, maintain, and improve system documentation, technical procedures, process workflows, and end-user instructions.
• Recommend and implement improvements to IT systems, processes, and operational practices.
• Contribute to IT-led and cross-functional projects that support business objectives and technology initiatives.
• Demonstrate GTI Energy’s core values while delivering proactive, high-quality technical support and service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Strong understanding of the interconnectivity among Azure Active Directory, on-premises Active Directory, security controls, Group Policy, Azure networking, on-premises networking, Microsoft 365, firewalls, and trust relationships.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Intune across its core administrative functions.
• Experience administering network hardware, including switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Experience managing virtualized environments in both on-premises and cloud-based settings.
• Knowledge of physical and virtual storage technologies and related methodologies.
• Knowledge of network and systems troubleshooting methods and best practices.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Copilot.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to process information logically and develop effective solutions.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Excellent customer service skills and a commitment to responsive, high-quality support.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field and 7+ years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates with a master’s degree may qualify with 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience as a Systems, Network, Azure, Cloud, Security, and/or SharePoint Administrator, or in a similar role, is preferred.
• Familiarity with PowerShell, Power BI, Power Apps, SharePoint Online, and/or web services is preferred.
• Knowledge of database administration, Java, and/or SQL scripting is a plus.
• Experience working in Linux environments is a plus.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 USD annually. This salary range is GTI Energy’s good faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, GTI Energy’s business or organizational needs and an individual’s relevant experience, education, qualifications, certifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, and/or performance. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus. The range listed is just one component of GTI Energy’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, paid time off, and region-specific benefits.

EEO Statement

GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at [e-mail] and we’ll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information.

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