Systems Administrator

Dexter Mag; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

Dental

Vision

FSAs

Life/AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Permag is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to manage servers, networks, and security across multiple sites in a challenging tech environment. You will deploy and maintain Dell/Hyper-V based infrastructure, enforce security policies, and support Active Directory/Entra ID administration.

The role requires 5+ years in networks and systems, experience with Meraki, FortiGate, Barracuda, and Microsoft O365, and a strong focus on data protection and disaster recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an IT-related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Cisco Meraki, Ubiquity, FortiGate, Barracuda, Microsoft operating systems, and Entra ID administration.
• Expertise in Active Directory, Microsoft PowerShell, and Microsoft O365.
• 5+ years of experience in computer networks solutions, operating systems, firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Server & Infrastructure Management: Deploy, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers (Dell / Hyper-V), operating systems, and network services (DNS, DHCP, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune).
• System Administration: Configure, maintain, and support software applications and ensure compliance with security policies.
• System Monitoring & Security: Monitor system performance, apply critical security patches, manage firewall rules, and run routine system diagnostics
• User & Access Administration: Create and manage user accounts, permissions, and Active Directory / Entra ID group policies
• Backup & Recovery: Execute regular data backups (Barracuda), verify data integrity, and develop disaster recovery procedures
• Support: Serve as escalation point for complex hardware and software issues unresolved by help desk support. Ability to support multiple sites remotely
• Documentation: Develop and maintain accurate inventories of software licenses, hardware and hardware lifecycles, and system network configuration
• Other duties or projects as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical troubleshooting

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT

Tools

Cisco Meraki

Ubiquiti

FortiGate

Barracuda

Active Directory

Entra ID

PowerShell

Microsoft O365

Job description

Permag is a leading provider of engineered magnetic solutions through its portfolio of specialized brands—Dexter Magnetic Technologies, Electron Energy Corporation (EEC), and Magnetic Component Engineering (MCE). With deep expertise in rare earth materials precision magnetics, and manufacturing excellence, Permag delivers innovative, high-performance solutions for the world’s most demanding industries.

Basic Purpose and Objective of the Position

Major Responsibilities - reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Server & Infrastructure Management: Deploy, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers (Dell / Hyper-V), operating systems, and network services (DNS, DHCP, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune). Configure and maintain network and firewall equipment globally (Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti, FortiGate)
• System Administration: Configure, maintain, and support software applications and ensure compliance with security policies.
• System Monitoring & Security: Monitor system performance, apply critical security patches, manage firewall rules, and run routine system diagnostics
• User & Access Administration: Create and manage user accounts, permissions, and Active Directory / Entra ID group policies
• Backup & Recovery: Execute regular data backups (Barracuda), verify data integrity, and develop disaster recovery procedures
• Support: Serve as escalation point for complex hardware and software issues unresolved by help desk support. Ability to support multiple sites remotely
• Documentation: Develop and maintain accurate inventories of software licenses, hardware and hardware lifecycles, and system network configuration
• Other duties or projects as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an IT-related field such as computer science, technical support, and information technology or equivalent experience
• Experience with Cisco Meraki, Ubiquity, FortiGate, Barracuda, Microsoft operating systems, and Entra ID administration
• Expertise in programs such as Active Directory, Microsoft PowerShell, and Microsoft O365
• 5+ years of experience in computer networks solutions, operating systems, firewalls

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Time management and organizational skills

Salary Range: $110,000-$120,000 + bonus

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Basic Life/AD&D (includes coverage for dependents 100% Company paid), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability (100% Company paid), Supplemental Life/AD&D, 401(k) with Company match, tuition assistance after 1 year, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays.

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