System Administrator

Veridic Solutions; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Veridic Solutions in Evanston, IL is seeking a Windows Server Administrator with 3–5 years of hands-on experience to manage and optimize server environments, ensure security, and support a diverse set of executives, managers, staff, and contractors.

The role emphasizes meticulous documentation, collaboration across IT and vendors, and a proactive approach to deploying updates, managing Office 365, and maintaining DNS and virtualization platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree ideal in computer science or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience with Windows server administration.
• 3–5 years of experience in desktop/network/hardware and software support.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with executives, managers, staff, and vendors/contractors in a detail-oriented organization.
• Proven ability to interact in a positive and collaborative environment with corporate, business, vendor/contractor, and technical resources.
• Experience with customer relations and professional customer engagement, needs assessment, and satisfaction.
• Willingness to learn from others and grow through experience.
• Experience with Windows Server administration such as MMC, Server Manager, PowerShell, and Windows Services.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory domain and trusts.
• Experience with DNS and networking protocols.
• Experience with server virtualization such as VMWare and Hyper-V.
• Familiarity with onboarding and offboarding users.
• Ability to maintain Microsoft applications on desktops and servers and Office 365.
• Ability to deploy and support application installations.
• Meticulous planning and documentation of technical support operations.
• Knowledge of software licensing, maintenance, and hardware warranties.
• Working knowledge of invoices, renewals, PO"s, and related paperwork.
• Good knowledge of Cybersecurity, Website Certificates, Antivirus software and MFA.
• Ability to work independently and with groups with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of Linux is a plus.
• Knowledge of firewall configurations, Cisco / Meraki equipment is a major plus.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Verbal and written communication

Customer relations

Team collaboration

Cybersecurity basics

Linux knowledge

Onboarding/offboarding users

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Management Console (MMC)

Server Manager

PowerShell

Active Directory

DNS

VMware

Hyper-V

Office 365

MS Office

Cisco Meraki

Firewalls

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field is ideal
• 3-5 years of experience with Windows server administration
• 3-5 years of experience in desktop/network/hardware and software support
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of executives, managers, staff, and vendors/contractors in a very detail-oriented professional organization with extremely high standards
• Proven ability to interact in a positive and collaborative working environment with corporate, business, vendor/contractor, and technical resources
• Experience with customer relations and personal service including customer needs assessment, professional customer engagement, efficient and effective resolution, and ensuring customer satisfaction
• Willingness to learn from other team members and grow through experience
• Experience with Windows server administration such as Microsoft Management Console (MMC), Server Manager, PowerShell, and Windows Services
• Working knowledge of Active Directory domain and trusts
• Experience with DNS and networking protocols
• Experience with server virtualization such as VMWare and Hyper-V
• Be familiar with and have working experience onboarding and offboarding users
• Ability to maintain Microsoft applications on desktops and servers
• Ability to maintain Office 365 and MS Office products such as Outlook email
• Ability to deploy and support application installations
• Meticulous planning and documentation of technical support operations
• Knowledge of software licensing, maintenance, and hardware warranties
• Working knowledge of invoices, renewals, purchase orders, and associated paperwork and processes
• Good practical knowledge of Cybersecurity, Website Certificates, Antivirus software and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Ability to work independently and with groups, with limited supervision
• Knowledge of Linux is a plus
• Knowledge of firewall configurations, Cisco / Meraki equipment is a major plus.