Systems Administrator

Middleground IT • Chicago, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are a small and rapidly growing IT Managed Service Provider located in the Loop. We provide outsourced IT services to clients in the Chicago area, including industries such as Healthcare, Legal, Financial, Manufacturing, Federal Government, and many more. We are very fast paced and this position requires quick thinking and a "can do" attitude. We are always looking for eager, hungry, and motivated individuals for full time salaried employment who are willing to work hard and be a team player. In this systems administrator opportunity, the ideal candidate will be responsible for providing Windows systems and network administration on a variety of different configurations under the guidance of senior engineers. Most administration will be either from our office or on-site at client locations in the Chicago area. This will involve new server builds, configurations, and maintenance, software deployments, escalated tech support to help desk, as well as identifying, researching, and resolving technical problems with Microsoft Windows related systems and networking. This role will involve 40 hours a week, with occasional after hours or weekend scheduled work and upgrades.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2012, 2008, 2003
• Strong knowledge Windows 10, 8, 7, XP
• Microsoft Office 2016, 2013, 2010
• VMware ESXi 6.0/5.5/5.1/5.0/4.1/4.0
• VMware vSphere
• Veeam Backup and Replication
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking and LAN/WAN connectivity
• Cisco/Sonicwall/Dell switches, routers, firewalls
• Knowledge of storage technologies such as SAN/NAS/DAS
• Knowledge of reading log files and event viewer to resolve issues
• Experience dealing with vendors and escalation procedures
• Ticket system experience
• Documentation experience
• Ability to adapt to learn new systems as required
• Personable demeanor
• Independent self starter
• Patient and driven individual

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in CS/IT
• Microsoft certifications MCSA, MCSE, MCITP, MCP
• CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+
• Cisco certifications CCENT, CCNA, CCNP
• Microsoft Office 365
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent written and phone communication skills
• Ideal candidate will live close to the downtown Chicago

Responsibilities

• Providing Windows systems and network administration on a variety of different configurations under the guidance of senior engineers
• New server builds, configurations, and maintenance
• Software deployments
• Escalated tech support to help desk
• Identifying, researching, and resolving technical problems with Microsoft Windows related systems and networking

Benefits

• You will learn an immense number of things at our company.
• You will be trained on the latest and greatest technologies and be exposed to many new challenges.
• Your skills will be tested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree