We are looking for a Systems Administrator to support and maintain core IT infrastructure in Deer Park, Illinois. This role focuses on ensuring reliable system performance, managing user access, and providing technical support across a Microsoft-based environment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with server administration, desktop support, and virtualization technologies while working effectively in a fast-paced setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer and maintain Active Directory services, including user accounts, group policies, and access controls.<br>• Support and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows Server environments to ensure stability, security, and performance.<br>• Provide technical assistance for Windows 10 endpoints, resolving hardware, software, and connectivity issues.<br>• Manage and support Dell hardware platforms, coordinating maintenance and addressing infrastructure-related concerns.<br>• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Citrix environments to maintain secure and efficient user access.<br>• Perform routine system updates, patching, and preventative maintenance across servers and workstations.<br>• Investigate system incidents and implement timely resolutions to minimize downtime and business disruption.<br>• Document system configurations, support procedures, and recurring issues to improve operational consistency.
We are looking for a Network/Systems Administrator to provide onsite support for core infrastructure operations in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position focuses on keeping server, virtualization, storage, and network environments stable, secure, and well maintained while partnering with technical teams to resolve issues efficiently. The ideal candidate brings practical experience across VMware, Cisco networking, enterprise storage, and physical cabling, along with a dependable, hands-on approach to day-to-day infrastructure support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage virtual infrastructure by supporting VMware hosts, clusters, virtual machines, and associated platform components.<br>• Track system health, investigate performance concerns, and carry out scheduled maintenance such as patching, upgrades, backups, and operational checks.<br>• Provide administration for enterprise storage platforms, including monitoring utilization, addressing connectivity issues, and assisting with performance tuning.<br>• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco network equipment, including switch ports, VLAN assignments, and general LAN connectivity.<br>• Install and maintain copper and fiber cabling by tracing lines, labeling connections, organizing runs, and resolving physical network issues.<br>• Perform hardware deployment tasks such as rack installation, equipment replacement, and upkeep of server rooms or network closets.<br>• Diagnose infrastructure problems affecting servers, storage, network services, and user connectivity, escalating complex issues when needed.<br>• Keep technical records current by updating diagrams, asset inventories, procedural documentation, and change history.<br>• Follow established security standards, operational procedures, and change-control practices while coordinating with infrastructure, security, application, and support teams.
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead structured Kaizen cycles focused on throughput, quality and risk reduction.</li><li>Apply relevant Process Management tools (e.g. Lean/Six Sigma tools such as VSM (Value Stream Mapping), SIPOC (Supplier, Input, Process, Output, Customer), 5 Whys, Ishikawa).</li><li>Perform process mining and time‑and‑motion analysis.</li><li>Identify root causes of rework, delays, documentation errors and funding bottlenecks.</li><li>Design and develop To‑Be processes including clear role definitions, handoffs, and service-level expectations. As minimum expected is inclusion of RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed), SLAs and control points.</li><li>Analyze and document current (“as-is”) processes across all functions – e.g. origination, credit, operations, funding/treasury, and portfolio management.</li><li>Identify inefficiencies (benchmarking against other countries in the network, against the market), bottlenecks, error drivers, and compliance-related risks.</li><li>Support the creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), process maps, and work instructions.</li><li>Serve as the primary process interface between functions (e.g., IT, Risk, Operations, Finance).</li><li>Align process and system requirements with Group standards while ensuring local regulatory and operational needs are met.</li><li>Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on process changes, implementation steps, and responsibilities.</li><li>Translate business requirements into structured change requests for HQ IT teams, or external local providers.</li><li>Define functional requirements, expected outcomes, dependencies, acceptance criteria, and test scenarios.</li><li>Support prioritization of change requests and maintain transparency on timelines and delivery status.</li><li>Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) with local teams and document test results.</li><li>Ensure system enhancements support process design, reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Monitor performance of external systems and service quality, maintaining communication and coordination with external providers (if such).</li><li>Translate gaps into OCR (Optical Character Recognition)/RPA (Robotic Process Automation) and workflow opportunities.</li><li>Build business cases with ROI and risk impact.</li><li>Define data quality rules and reporting requirements</li><li>Monitor and supervise process implementation across teams, ensuring adoption and operational consistency.</li><li>Track and manage implementation progress, risks, open issues, and mitigation actions.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Prepare and process payroll for exempt and non-exempt multi-state employees across all entities</p><p>· Calculating commission payments</p><p>· Efficiently perform all necessary functions to process in-house payroll in a timely fashion. This includes but is not limited to analyzing, preparing, and submitting payroll data for all employees, benefit deductions, and tax withholdings</p><p>· Administer and evaluate timesheets and resolve any timesheet discrepancies</p><p>· Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, payroll practices and procedures</p><p>· Resolve payroll issues</p><p>· Uphold payroll policies to staff</p><p>· Process quarterly, fiscal and calendar year-end reports and assist with fiscal year-end accruals for general ledger posting</p><p>· Plan direct, and coordinate payroll activities and resources to ensure payroll deliverables are completed on time and within budget</p>