Systems Administrator

job summary:

The System Administrator is a hands-on technical role responsible for maintaining and modernizing technologies within the our client's global organization. This position requires advanced Windows and VM Administration skills, with current hands-on experience in Microsoft Server and VMWare technologies. The ideal candidate will be fluent in English (speaking and writing) and will work closely with various teams to ensure the smooth operation of IT infrastructure.

location: Lisle, Illinois
job type: Permanent
salary: $115,000 - 130,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install, configure, and administer of Windows servers (2003 and latest) and Linux systems.
• Manage Microsoft Active Directory, including DNS, DHCP, and security.
• Manage Active Directory (User Accounts / OU / Group Policies and other features of AD).
• Manage PKI and Certificate renewals.
• Manage Veeam Backup Infrastructure with SOBR (Scale-out Backup Repository).
• Administration, Development and growth of Azure Tenant (DNS, Certificates, Subscriptions, etc.).
• Manage on-prem SCCM Infrastructure (Patch & Software Deployment, Inventory Remote Control, Monitoring).
• Manage SQL Administration Tasks (DB maintenance, Performance Tunning, Backup and DR Recovery).
• Develop and maintain Powershell scripts and or automation.
• Write and or update Documentation / Standard Operating Procedures.

qualifications:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Be a Team Player and have can-do attitude.

Well-versed understanding of Virtualization technologies like VMWARE and Hyper-V.

Self-starter with the ability to learn new concepts quickly. (Agile "out-side of the box").

Strong oral and written presentation skills.

Strong business analysis and project management skills.

Ability to understand a problem and provide solutions.

Ability to update and create new documentation.

Good understanding of change management processes.

Good understanding of ITIL.

Good Understanding of Network topologies.

Microsoft Certifications would be nice to have.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

On-site 5 days a week at the office.

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

6-10 years of relevant experience.

Install, configure, and administer of Windows servers (2003 and latest) and Linux systems.

Manage Microsoft Active Directory, including DNS, DHCP, and security.

Manage AD PKI and Certificate renewals.

Manage Veeam Backup Infrastructure with SOBR (Scale-out Backup Repository).

Manage on-prem SCCM Infrastructure (Patch & Software Deployment, Inventory Remote Control, Monitoring).

Proficient with SQL Administration (DB maintenance, Performance Tunning, Backup and DR Recovery).

Develop and maintain Powershell scripts and or automation.

Manage Active Directory (User Accounts / OU / Group Policies and other features of AD).

Manage Veeam Backup solution on-prem and in-cloud.

Oversee Windows administration, authentication systems, log management, and content filtering.

Be available for critical system changes, updates and system down situations.

Participate in on-call rotation and patching cycles.

Ability to handle down/down scenario situations.

Hands-on Troubleshooting in the technologies listed above.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.