Systems Administrator

Middleground IT; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An IT Managed Service Provider in Chicago is seeking a Systems Administrator to provide Windows systems and network administration. The ideal candidate will be responsible for tasks including server builds, configurations, and technical support. Candidates should have strong knowledge in Windows Server and networking. This is a full-time salaried position with potential for after-hours work. Ideal candidates live close to downtown Chicago and have relevant degrees or certifications.

Qualifications

• Must provide Windows systems and network administration.
• Experience dealing with vendors and escalation procedures required.
• Ability to adapt and learn new systems as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide Windows systems and network administration.
• Perform new server builds, configurations, and maintenance.
• Identify and resolve technical problems with Windows systems.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2012, 2008, 2003

Strong knowledge Windows 10, 8, 7, XP

Microsoft Office 2016, 2013, 2010

VMware ESXi

Knowledge of TCP/IP networking

Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Excellent written and phone communication skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in CS/IT

Tools

VMware vSphere

Cisco/Sonicwall/Dell switches

Job description

We are a small and rapidly growing IT Managed Service Provider located in the Loop. We provide outsourced IT services to clients in the Chicago area, including industries such as Healthcare, Legal, Financial, Manufacturing, Federal Government, and many more. We are very fast paced and this position requires quick thinking and a "can do" attitude. We are always looking for eager, hungry, and motivated individuals for full time salaried employment who are willing to work hard and be a team player.

In this systems administrator opportunity, the ideal candidate will be responsible for providing Windows systems and network administration on a variety of different configurations under the guidance of senior engineers. Most administration will be either from our office or on-site at client locations in the Chicago area. This will involve new server builds, configurations, and maintenance, software deployments, escalated tech support to help desk, as well as identifying, researching, and resolving technical problems with Microsoft Windows related systems and networking.

This role will involve 40 hours a week, with occasional after hours or weekend scheduled work and upgrades.

Job Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2012, 2008, 2003
• Strong knowledge Windows 10, 8, 7, XP
• Microsoft Office 2016, 2013, 2010
• VMware ESXi 6.0/5.5/5.1/5.0/4.1/4.0
• VMware vSphere
• Veeam Backup and Replication
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking and LAN/WAN connectivity
• Cisco/Sonicwall/Dell switches, routers, firewalls
• Knowledge of storage technologies such as SAN/NAS/DAS
• Knowledge of reading log files and event viewer to resolve issues
• Experience dealing with vendors and escalation procedures
• Ticket system experience
• Documentation experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in CS/IT
• Microsoft certifications MCSA, MCSE, MCITP, MCP
• CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+
• Cisco certifications CCENT, CCNA, CCNP
• Microsoft Office 365

Other Qualifications

• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent written and phone communication skills
• Ability to adapt to learn new systems as required
• Personable demeanor
• Independent self starter
• Patient and driven individual

You will learn an immense number of things at our company. You will be trained on the latest and greatest technologies and be exposed to many new challenges.

Your skills will be tested. Background will be checked. Drug testing may be requested.

Please send your resume and contact information, and one recent IT project you completed. Failure to follow directions will result in the deletion of your email.

This will be a W2 salary position.

Passionate and forward-thinking group of IT professionals.

EOE.

Ideal candidate will live close to the downtown Chicago.

Please, no recruiters.

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