System Network Administrator

Veridic Solutions LLC; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Veridic Solutions LLC seeks an experienced IT professional to manage Windows servers, AD, DNS, and virtualization in a corporate environment. You’ll support desktop, network, and software systems, ensure cybersecurity, and maintain MS Office/365 applications.

The role emphasizes meticulous documentation, collaboration with executives and vendors, and a proactive approach to technical operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or 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 executive interaction.
• Proven ability to collaborate with corporate, vendor, and technical resources.
• Experience with customer relations and service including needs assessment and satisfaction.
• Willingness to learn from teammates and grow through experience.
• Experience with Windows server tools: MMC, Server Manager, PowerShell, Windows Services.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory domain and trusts.
• Experience with DNS and networking protocols.
• Server virtualization: VMware and Hyper-V.
• Familiarity with onboarding/offboarding users.
• Maintaining Microsoft apps on desktops/servers and Office 365.

Skills

Windows server administration

Desktop/network/hardware support

Communication skills

Customer relations

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

MMC

Server Manager

PowerShell

Active Directory

DNS

VMware

Hyper-V

Office 365

Outlook

Cisco Meraki

MFA

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.