Systems Administrator

Chervon Group; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Short/long-term disability

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k) match

Open PTO

Job summary

Chervon North America is seeking an Entry-level Systems Administrator in Naperville, IL to manage network, servers, storage, and disaster recovery. You will work with the IT team to ensure reliable performance and security across offices.

The role requires strong networking and OS knowledge; experience with VMware, AD, Azure/AWS, and 365 is preferred. A collaborative, on-call approach will be essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least two years in systems administration or similar IT infrastructure role.
• Advanced networking knowledge: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS; troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Proficiency with Windows and Linux server OS; firewall and network device administration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new IT solutions; improve resilience of the environment.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network performance; schedule upgrades for optimization.
• Maintain VMware/Windows server environments and hybrid AD (on-premise & Azure AD).
• Support data center backup operations and disaster recovery testing.
• Provide on-call, incident response, and root cause analysis; document post-mortems.

Skills

Networking knowledge

VMware

Azure/AWS

Windows/Linux servers

Security policies

Problem solving

Communication

On-call support

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

VMware vCenter/ESXi

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Azure

AWS

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Naperville - Naperville, IL 60563, Position Type: Full Time, Chervon is one of the world's largest power tool and outdoor power equipment manufacturers with a rich history of innovation. Chervon's commitment to build a better world by building better tools is evident in the products we manufacture and our green approach to manufacturing. We focus on hand-held portable power tools, stationary bench tools, laser and electronic equipment and outdoor power equipment. With world-class R&D, design, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, sales, and service teams throughout the world, we do it all.

Job Summary:

The Systems Administrator plays a crucial role in the day-to-day IT operations of Chervon North America. Working closely with the IT team, this position manages and maintains the company’s network, server infrastructure, storage, and disaster recovery systems. The Systems Administrator ensures reliable system performance and provides technical support across all offices. Success in this role requires strong knowledge of networking, operating systems, and security; excellent problem-solving skills; and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members to resolve technical issues and implement solutions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design and implement new solutions and improve resilience of the current environment.
• Maximize network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades for network optimization.
• Undertake data network fault investigations in local and wide area environments using information from multiple sources.
• Secure network systems by establishing and enforcing policies as well as defining and monitoring access.
• Support and administer firewall environments in line with IT security policy.
• Upgrade data network equipment to the latest stable firmware releases.
• Configure routing and switching equipment, and wireless access point.
• Manage existing VMware and Microsoft Windows server and Exchange-Hybrid environment, including 2016-2022 Active Directory Services (On premise and Azure AD), 2016-2022 Microsoft Windows Servers, including responsibility for supporting and optimizing the patch strategies.
• Manage and support the Enterprise Data Center Backup operations and disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Audit, Monitor and optimize systems to achieve and maintain maximum performance.
• Develop and provide recommendations to aid in hardware and system software planning and budgeting.
• Support and implement cloud-based solutions, including but not limited to, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, cloud backup and recovery services and collaboration tools.
• Lead and coordinate corporate desktop support activities.
• Deploy and support various audio/visual systems.
• Support the development of other team members by sharing technical knowledge, best practices, and experience.
• 24x7 operational on-call support, troubleshooting, incident notification and resolution, problem management, post-mortem analysis, and root cause identification.
• Management of digital and physical assets in accordance with IT and Finance guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of experience in systems administration or a comparable IT infrastructure environment.
• Advanced knowledge of networking technologies, protocols, and concepts, including TCP/IP, DHCP, and DNS, with the ability to troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues.
• Proficiency in configuring, administering, maintaining, and troubleshooting firewalls, switches, and Microsoft Windows and Linux server operating systems.
• Strong working knowledge of VMware virtualization technologies, including vCenter and ESXi.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure and AWS cloud platforms, storage area networks, backup and recovery technologies, and system monitoring.
• Experience developing, implementing, and testing disaster recovery plans is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple technical issues in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with internal clients and team members.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.

Salary Range: $60k to $75k + bonus opportunity

Travel:

Minimal domestic and international travel may be required.

Work Environment

Chervon North America operates in a casual and fun environment. Our North American headquarters is located one block from I-88 in a state-of-the-art LEED certified facility with high-end amenities such as a café, gym, outdoor terrace, landscaped patio, ergonomic height-adjustable desks, and open collaborative spaces. We offer a very competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, life insurance, parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and an open PTO program.

We think Chervon is a great place to work! Be part of our new future! Better Tools. Better World.

Chervon North America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, age, religion, color, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender, pregnancy, military status, order of protection status, transgender status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.

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