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IT Systems Engineer I

PCALake Forest, Illinois🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 23, 2026

Why this role stands out

Join a Fortune 500 industry leader where you will enjoy a competitive salary and the flexibility of a hybrid work environment while advancing your technical expertise in a dynamic, large-scale infrastructure. This role is perfect for a proactive IT professional eager to make a tangible impact by solving complex challenges within a collaborative team culture that values operational excellence. Apply today to accelerate your career growth with PCA and contribute your skills to a company dedicated to innovation and long-term success.

Quick overview

Salary$70.4k - $75k/yr
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationLake Forest, Illinois, United States
TCP/IPActive DirectoryPowerShellVMwareMicrosoft TeamsNetwork Administration

Job description

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust

Work Experience -

    1. IT knowledge of computers, laptops, tablets, servers, mobile units, virtual machine environment.
    2. Knowledge of networks (i.e.: Network Switches, TCP/IP, Packet Capture Software).
    3. Knowledge of VMware and Microsoft Server environments.
    4. Experience with Microsoft SCCM and Active Directory.
    5. Experience Supporting O365 including Outlook and MS Teams.
    6. Experience investigating and resolving help desk service requests and use of help desk software.
    7. Experience in a manufacturing environment
    8. Understanding of VLAN concepts and configuration.
    9. Understand the concept of PowerShell commands
    10. Familiarity with Wireless technologies (Aruba, Aerohive and Cisco)
    11. Familiarity with traffic capture techniques and software.
    12. Understanding of DHCP, vLans, and SSH protocols.
  1. Skills -
    1. Must be Windows Operating Systems literate. Desktop and server.
    2. Veeam backup experience is a plus
    3. Must have strong organizational skills to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests.
    4. Must have the ability to adapt to and work effectively and independently in a fast paced, multitasking environment.
    5. Must be able to evaluate and prioritize tasks for efficiency and completeness.
    6. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals throughout the company on departmental procedures, policies, and requests for information.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

  • Starting salary for position: $70,400-$75,000.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
  • Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
  • Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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