System Administrator I

Opportunities; Homewood (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A technology firm is seeking a Systems Administrator based in Homewood, IL. The ideal candidate will have over three years of experience in systems administration, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the capability to work with various enterprise-level platforms. Responsibilities include leading infrastructure support, collaborating with teams, and ensuring operational excellence. The compensation ranges from $75,000 to $85,000, with competitive benefits and a focus on innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a systems administration role with demonstrated career progression.
• Experience with enterprise-level infrastructure and platform delivery.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in infrastructure areas, providing guidance and support across departments.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership, delivering structured updates on support and project activities.
• Lead and collaborate with teams to identify root causes and implement resolution strategies.
• Design and maintain infrastructure documentation and perform daily production environment checks.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Safety Awareness

Tools

Azure

Office 365

Active Directory

PRTG

LogRhythm

Veeam Backup

PowerShell Automation

Job description

17301 Palmer Blvd
Homewood, IL 60430, USA

Location: Homewood, IL
Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Are you a proactive problem-solver with a passion for infrastructure and systems administration? We're seeking a Systems Administrator who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to take ownership of enterprise-level platforms. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in infrastructure concepts and the ability to exercise independent judgment while supporting a dynamic technical team.

As a key escalation point, you’ll work closely with Network Administrators, Application Teams, Systems Administrators, and Service Desk staff to ensure seamless operations and issue resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in infrastructure areas, providing guidance and support across departments.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership, delivering structured updates on support and project activities.
• Lead and collaborate with teams to identify root causes and implement resolution strategies.
• Design and maintain infrastructure documentation and perform daily production environment checks.
• Monitor platforms proactively using enterprise tools to prevent issues before they arise.
• Implement upgrades, patches, and security best practices across systems and applications.
• Administer and maintain virtualized environments (Nutanix or VMware), Windows OS (2003–2019), and enterprise tools including:
  • Intune & Azure
  • Office 365 & Mimecast
  • Active Directory & Group Policy
  • Veeam Backup
  • PowerShell Automation
  • PRTG, LogRhythm, and other monitoring/compliance tools

Qualifications

Required:

• 3+ years in a systems administration role with demonstrated career progression.
• Experience with enterprise-level infrastructure and platform delivery.

Preferred:

• Certifications in Microsoft, Office 365, Azure.
• Experience with compliance reporting and DR/BCP planning.

Analytical Thinking: Designs efficient workflows and procedures.

Problem Solving: Resolves issues promptly and collaboratively.

Customer Service: Delivers responsive and high-quality support.

Communication: Clear, professional verbal and written communication.

Teamwork: Builds positive team spirit and contributes ideas.

Organization: Manages time and priorities effectively.

Safety Awareness: Observes and promotes safe working practices.

This role is primarily office-based, with occasional offsite work. The environment is professional, with moderate noise levels and controlled temperatures. Physical demands include occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs), bending, and reaching. Clear English communication is essential.

Compensation and Benefits

We foster a collaborative team environment that values innovation and encourages creative solutions to drive positive organizational impact. Our employees are the key to our success and help us stand out from our competitors. The base pay range for this role is $75,000 to $85,000. The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment-related decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline (including termination), evaluation, training and development opportunities, etc., are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, protected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.

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