Systems Engineer
Vedder Careers•Chicago, IL
•Hybrid
About The Position
Vedder's Chicago office is seeking a Systems Engineer. The Systems Engineer supports core infrastructure platforms with a focus on enterprise storage, data protection, and identity services. This role is responsible for maintaining reliable, secure systems while contributing to the firm’s hybrid Microsoft environment (on-prem and Azure). The position works closely with senior engineers to support and extend cloud and messaging platforms, providing operational depth and continuity across the infrastructure team.
Requirements
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to operate in a production environment
- Experience in a professional services environment
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3–5+ years of IT infrastructure or advanced technical support experience required.
- Hands-on experience with storage platforms (NetApp), disaster recovery processes, and exchange administration preferred.
- Experience with Active Directory Administration, file systems and permissions management , and backup/recovery concepts (enterprise tools) is preferred.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- Proficient in Windows Server (current versions), NetApp storage, Commvault or similar backup platforms, Azure and Entra ID, exchange/messaging systems required.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with storage platforms (NetApp), disaster recovery processes, and exchange administration preferred.
- Experience with Active Directory Administration, file systems and permissions management , and backup/recovery concepts (enterprise tools) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain NetApp storage environments
- Manage file shares and access controls (NTFS permissions)
- Support storage performance, capacity planning, and lifecycle management
- Operate and maintain enterprise backup systems (Commvault)
- Support and execute disaster recovery to Azure
- Perform recovery testing and ensure data integrity
- Administer Active Directory (user, group, core directory services, and OS upgrades)
- Support Entra ID (Azure AD) in coordination with cloud engineering
- Maintain hybrid identity synchronization and access controls
- Provide support coverage for Azure services (in partnership with Cloud Engineering)
- Provide backup support for Exchange and messaging systems
- Assist with platform stability, patching coordination, and issue resolution
- Monitor system performance, availability, and health
- Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and coordinate resolution
- Maintain documentation and contribute to operational standards
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Discretionary profit sharing
- 401(k) matching
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- Optional health savings accounts
- Flexible spending accounts
- Firm-paid Life and Disability benefits
- Wellness programs
- Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training programs.
- Anniversary and Vedder Praise Programs
- Hybrid work model
- Family-friendly policies
- Employee discount program
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Back up child & elder care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness center discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
