System Administrator

791 Crane Nuclear PFT Corp; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based bonus programs

Job summary

Crane Company. is seeking a System Administrator / Network & Help Desk Engineer to maintain and optimize our IT infrastructure in Bolingbrook, IL.

You will manage virtualization, backup, endpoint management, and network services to ensure high availability, security, and performance. The role includes Tier 2/3 support, SCCM/MECM deployments, Nutanix HCI, and Veeam backups, along with complex network configurations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with enterprise IT infrastructure, virtualization, and storage.

Responsibilities

• System Administration of enterprise IT infrastructure including servers, virtualization, and storage systems.
• Manage and support Nutanix HCI environments (AHV, Prism).
• Perform patch management, upgrades, and performance tuning.
• Ensure system security, compliance, and IT policy adherence.
• Manage Backup & Disaster Recovery with Veeam Backup & Replication.
• Configure and monitor backup jobs, replication, and recovery processes.
• Endpoint Management with SCCM / MECM; deploy via Software Center.
• Troubleshoot SCCM deployment failures and client issues.
• OS deployments, task sequences, and software packaging.
• Networking: manage LAN/WAN, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, VPNs, and security controls.
• Help Desk: Tier 2/3 support for users and IT systems.
• Manage IT tickets, incidents, and SLAs.
• Support end-user computing (Windows OS, apps, devices).

Skills

Strong troubleshooting and analytical

Excellent communication and customer

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Proactive and detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Nutanix HCI (AHV, Prism)

Veeam Backup & Replication

Microsoft SCCM / MECM

Windows Server administration

Active Directory / Group Policy

PowerShell scripting

Azure / Hybrid cloud

Job description

Position Summary

The System Administrator / Network & Help Desk Engineer is responsible for maintaining, supporting, and optimizing the organization’s IT infrastructure, including virtualization platforms, backup solutions, endpoint management systems, and network services. This role ensures high availability, security, and performance of IT systems while providing Tier 2/3 support to end users.

Principle Responsibilities:

• System Administration
• Administer and maintain enterprise IT infrastructure, including servers, virtualization, and storage systems
• Manage and support Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) environments
• Perform system monitoring, patch management, upgrades, and performance tuning
• Ensure system security, compliance, and adherence to IT policies
• Backup & Disaster Recovery
• Manage and support Veeam Backup & Replication solutions
• Configure and monitor backup jobs, replication, and recovery processes
• Perform regular backup validation and test restores
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery (DR) procedures and documentation
• Endpoint Management (SCCM / MECM)
• Administer Microsoft SCCM (Endpoint Configuration Manager)
• Deploy applications, patches, and updates via Software Center
• Troubleshoot SCCM deployment failures and client issues
• Manage OS deployments, task sequences, and software packaging
• Networking
• Manage and support LAN/WAN infrastructure
• Configure and troubleshoot network devices (routers, switches, firewalls)
• Monitor network performance and resolve connectivity issues
• Manage VLANs, DHCP, DNS, VPNs, and network security controls
• Help Desk & Support
• Provide Tier 2/3 technical support for users and IT systems
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network-related issues
• Manage IT tickets, incidents, and service requests within SLA
• Support end-user computing (Windows OS, applications, devices)

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3 – 6+ years of experience in system administration, networking, or IT support
• Ability to be on-site daily and to provide after-hours support when needed
• Technical Skills Required
• Nutanix HCI (AHV, Prism)
• Veeam Backup & Replication (backup, restore, DR)
• Microsoft SCCM / MECM (deployments, patching, OSD)
• Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs)
• Windows Server administration
• Active Directory, Group Policy
• Virtualization technologies
• Preferred Skills
• Experience with Azure or hybrid cloud environments
• PowerShell scripting and automation
• Knowledge of IT security best practices
• ITIL framework familiarity
• Relevant certifications (preferred)
• Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP)
• Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE)
• Microsoft certifications (MCSA, MD-102, etc.)
• CompTIA Network+ / Security+
• Key Competencies
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach

$90,000 - $100,000

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect.

Join us.

The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.

Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.