<p>We are seeking a skilled <strong>Systems Administrator</strong> to support, maintain, and enhance enterprise infrastructure environments. This role is responsible for day-to-day administration of servers, systems, and related technologies, as well as troubleshooting issues, supporting end users, and ensuring reliable system performance. The ideal candidate has strong technical experience, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work across multiple infrastructure platforms.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Administer, maintain, and support physical and virtual server environments</li><li>Monitor system performance, availability, and security</li><li>Install, configure, patch, and upgrade operating systems and server applications</li><li>Troubleshoot hardware, software, and infrastructure issues in a timely manner</li><li>Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls</li><li>Support Active Directory, group policies, file services, and related enterprise systems</li><li>Assist with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes</li><li>Maintain system documentation, procedures, and inventory records</li><li>Collaborate with network, security, cloud, and help desk teams to resolve issues and improve operations</li><li>Participate in on-call support or after-hours maintenance as needed</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to join our team in Schaumburg, Illinois. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a vital role in maintaining and optimizing the organization's IT infrastructure. This role requires a hands-on approach to managing enterprise systems, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring high performance across a variety of platforms.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and administer Windows Server environments, including updates, upgrades, and virtual machine maintenance.<br>• Support and maintain Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) in hybrid identity setups.<br>• Provide troubleshooting and end-user support for PCs, including hardware and software issues on Intune-managed endpoints.<br>• Oversee Windows desktop support and ensure smooth operations across the organization.<br>• Assist with virtualization platforms such as VMware and other hypervisor environments.<br>• Monitor and manage Azure Backup and Recovery Services Vault-based backup infrastructure.<br>• Contribute to endpoint protection operations using platforms such as CrowdStrike Falcon or similar.<br>• Diagnose and resolve system, network, and application issues, including those related to cloud-managed networking (Meraki).<br>• Follow established change management and ticketing workflows, ensuring compliance with organizational processes.
We are looking for an Infrastructure and Operations Administrator to support core systems, end-user technology, and enterprise platform administration for a Long-term Contract position based in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will help maintain a stable and secure IT environment by managing cloud services, directory services, virtual infrastructure, and workstation support. The ideal candidate brings hands-on systems administration experience, strong troubleshooting ability, and a practical approach to improving reliability, security, and day-to-day operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the administration of the Microsoft 365 environment, including account setup, license assignment, and support for Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint services.<br>• Maintain Active Directory by handling employee onboarding and offboarding, updating group memberships, and managing access permissions across systems.<br>• Support VMware vCenter operations through virtual machine deployment, infrastructure monitoring, performance tuning, and issue resolution.<br>• Carry out patching activities for Windows and Linux servers and endpoints to keep systems secure, current, and aligned with compliance expectations.<br>• Deliver hands-on desktop support by diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and user access issues in a timely manner.<br>• Prepare and deploy workstations for new employees and device replacement initiatives using standardized imaging and configuration procedures.<br>• Track system health and operational performance, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, automate routine tasks, and reduce recurring issues.<br>• Administer Group Policy settings and endpoint configurations to promote consistency, security, and effective device management.<br>• Create and maintain clear technical documentation for system configurations, support procedures, and troubleshooting practices.