Junior Systems Administrator
About The Position
The Office of the Speaker provides essential infrastructure and technical support to the Democratic Caucus of the Illinois House of Representatives. Successful candidates show a willingness to handle both large and small tasks, demonstrate an ability to thrive in a professional work environment, and can manage a diverse technical workload. The Junior Systems Administrator provides technical support for the Chicago office and assists with the maintenance of the organization’s server infrastructure. While part of a five-person IT unit, this position is the sole technical staff member based in the Michael A. Bilandic Building in Chicago and reports directly to the IT Director in Springfield. Essential Functions Assist in the maintenance of approximately 30 servers via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and Secure Administrative Workstations (SAW). Support the administration of the enterprise-wide Active Directory domain and Google Workspace environment. Perform server patching and updates as directed; coordinate restarts using risk and vulnerability consoles. Conduct daily reviews of server event logs and report anomalies to the IT Director for troubleshooting. Monitor backup logs to ensure successful completion and report any failures for remediation. Provide comprehensive IT support for House Democratic Staff in the Chicago office, addressing hardware, software, and connectivity needs. Perform daily and weekly testing procedures for Chicago office audio/video systems and submit detailed health reports. Travel to Springfield as required to provide on-site technical and audio/video support for the Office of the Speaker during the legislative session.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
- 1–2 years of experience in technical support or entry-level systems administration.
- Technical proficiency in Windows Server, Active Directory, and remote administration tools.
- Professional demeanor and the ability to adapt and work with different or difficult personalities.
- Ability to work in an unpredictable environment and a willingness to work long hours, when needed, during the legislative session.
- Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to Springfield as needed.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the maintenance of approximately 30 servers via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and Secure Administrative Workstations (SAW).
- Support the administration of the enterprise-wide Active Directory domain and Google Workspace environment.
- Perform server patching and updates as directed; coordinate restarts using risk and vulnerability consoles.
- Conduct daily reviews of server event logs and report anomalies to the IT Director for troubleshooting.
- Monitor backup logs to ensure successful completion and report any failures for remediation.
- Provide comprehensive IT support for House Democratic Staff in the Chicago office, addressing hardware, software, and connectivity needs.
- Perform daily and weekly testing procedures for Chicago office audio/video systems and submit detailed health reports.
- Travel to Springfield as required to provide on-site technical and audio/video support for the Office of the Speaker during the legislative session.
Benefits
- $60,000 – $75,000 annual salary.
- Health, dental, vision, prescription, behavioral health, and life insurance.
- Participation in State Employees' Retirement System.
- Optional participation in a health savings account and deferred compensation programs.
- Competitive vacation, sick, and personal time.
- Reimbursement for travel, mileage, and lodging at rates established by Illinois State Law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
