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.
We are looking for a Systems Engineer to support and advance endpoint and cloud operations for a modern enterprise environment in Addison, Illinois. This role focuses on strengthening device management, improving security and compliance, and building reliable standards for Windows and mobile platforms. The position also contributes to day-to-day Azure infrastructure support, partnering with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and maintain stable services.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the administration and optimization of enterprise endpoint management across Windows, iOS, iPadOS, Android, and supported macOS devices.<br>• Design and maintain Microsoft Intune configurations for device enrollment, policy enforcement, compliance controls, and application delivery.<br>• Manage Windows Autopilot deployments to streamline provisioning and create a consistent onboarding experience for end users.<br>• Oversee endpoint patching, software distribution, and lifecycle activities to keep devices secure, current, and aligned with company standards.<br>• Use Tanium and related tools to improve visibility, automate routine operational tasks, and support endpoint health across the environment.<br>• Act as an advanced escalation resource for endpoint-related incidents, working closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, network, and service desk teams to drive resolution.<br>• Create and refine technical standards, operational procedures, and automation practices that improve consistency and reduce manual effort.<br>• Perform routine Azure infrastructure administration and basic resource provisioning by following established templates and approved support models.<br>• Escalate complex cloud platform issues and architecture-related decisions to senior engineering resources when deeper specialization is required.
<p>We are looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to strengthen and support a modern, Microsoft-focused technology environment. This role blends security operations, risk awareness, and end-user support, making it ideal for someone who can investigate threats, improve protective controls, and communicate clearly with both technical and nontechnical teams. The successful candidate will help safeguard enterprise systems, customer-facing platforms, and connected third-party services while contributing to a collaborative, service-oriented IT organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Monitor security events across enterprise tools, investigate suspicious activity, and escalate or resolve incidents in a timely manner.</p><p>• Administer and optimize cybersecurity platforms used for threat detection, vulnerability management, identity protection, endpoint defense, and secure access.</p><p>• Partner with IT and business teams to coordinate remediation efforts for vulnerabilities, configuration gaps, and other identified security risks.</p><p>• Support incident response activities by documenting findings, tracking actions, and helping contain and recover from security events.</p><p>• Assist with audit preparation, compliance evidence gathering, and security readiness efforts related to internal and external assessments.</p><p>• Provide practical guidance to employees on phishing awareness, secure behavior, and day-to-day cybersecurity best practices.</p><p>• Contribute to support tickets when security expertise is needed, working across service levels to help resolve user and system issues.</p><p>• Review and maintain protections related to firewalls, remote access, email security, and endpoint configurations across the environment.</p>
<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>