Systems Administrator: Ownership, Growth & Impact (Springfield)

Innovatelabs; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

InnovateLabs in Springfield, IL is seeking a Systems Administrator to own core infrastructure, with emphasis on networking and collaboration across a dedicated team. The role combines hands-on system management with a clear path for growth within a fast-moving environment.

In the first ninety days you’ll gain real ownership, work alongside teammates, and benefit from a growth ladder that supports adaptability and professional development.

Qualifications

• Calm under pressure when scope changes or deadlines shift.
• Strong communication across stakeholders and teams.
• Willingness to own projects from concept through delivery.
• Curiosity to understand customer needs and system behavior.
• Ability to disagree constructively without personal conflict.

Responsibilities

• Read a Growth Mindset system you didn't build and improve it anyway
• Drive measurable improvements within your area of responsibility
• Keep Critical Thinking documentation current as the work outpaces it
• Keep the InnovateLabs backlog ruthlessly honest about what's truly next
• Represent InnovateLabs professionally with vendors, partners, and customers

Skills

Calm under pressure

Communication

Ownership

Curiosity

Professional disagreement

Project delivery

Job description

InnovateLabs in Springfield, IL is seeking a Systems Administrator to own core infrastructure, with emphasis on networking and collaboration across a dedicated team. The role combines hands-on system management with a clear path for growth within a fast-moving environment.

In the first ninety days you’ll gain real ownership, work alongside teammates, and benefit from a growth ladder that supports adaptability and professional development.