Junior IT Systems Administrator: Windows, VMware & Cybersecurity

Socket.dev; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Tube & Iron is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator to join our IT team across multiple locations. You’ll provide day-to-day technical support and assist with system administration, projects, and infrastructure improvements.

You’ll work with Microsoft 365, Windows workstations, VMware, Cisco phone systems, backups, and cybersecurity tools to keep technology running smoothly. Travel to Company locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and customer-service abilities.
• Experience in a Windows-based environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Cisco, VMware, and Veeam is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline technical support for computers, servers, printers, software, and connectivity issues.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows desktops and laptops.
• Maintain standardized system images for Company computer models.
• Support Microsoft 365, including applications, email, user accounts, permissions, and related services.
• Assist with Active Directory user and access administration.
• Provide technical support for the Cisco phone system and VMware environment.
• Assist with administration, monitoring, and testing of Veeam backup systems.
• Support cybersecurity efforts and access controls.
• Document issues, resolutions, and system changes.
• Escalate complex issues to IT personnel or vendors.
• Assist with deployments, upgrades, and other IT projects.
• Provide technology support to branch locations as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s IT/CS

Tools

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Cisco

VMware

Veeam

Job description

Chicago Tube & Iron is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator to join our IT team across multiple locations. You’ll provide day-to-day technical support and assist with system administration, projects, and infrastructure improvements.

You’ll work with Microsoft 365, Windows workstations, VMware, Cisco phone systems, backups, and cybersecurity tools to keep technology running smoothly. Travel to Company locations may be required.