System Administrator I

Lanco Group of Companies•Homewood, IL

2d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a proactive problem-solver with a passion for infrastructure and systems administration? We're seeking a Systems Administrator who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to take ownership of enterprise-level platforms. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in infrastructure concepts and the ability to exercise independent judgment while supporting a dynamic technical team. As a key escalation point, you’ll work closely with Network Administrators, Application Teams, Systems Administrators, and Service Desk staff to ensure seamless operations and issue resolution.

Requirements

3+ years in a systems administration role with demonstrated career progression.
Experience with enterprise-level infrastructure and platform delivery.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in Microsoft, Office 365, Azure.
Experience with compliance reporting and DR/BCP planning.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert in infrastructure areas, providing guidance and support across departments.
Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership, delivering structured updates on support and project activities.
Lead and collaborate with teams to identify root causes and implement resolution strategies.
Design and maintain infrastructure documentation and perform daily production environment checks.
Monitor platforms proactively using enterprise tools to prevent issues before they arise.
Implement upgrades, patches, and security best practices across systems and applications.
Administer and maintain virtualized environments (Nutanix or VMware), Windows OS (2003–2019), and enterprise tools including: Intune & Azure Office 365 & Mimecast Active Directory & Group Policy Veeam Backup PowerShell Automation PRTG, LogRhythm, and other monitoring/compliance tools