Grace is hiring an on-site Sr Analyst, Site Systems Administrator for our 71st Street Chicago, IL site who will report to the Manager IT Service Delivery NA & Architect Telecommunications. TheSite System Administrator is responsible for the operation and support of Information Technology at one or more Grace manufacturing locations. The Analyst - Site Systems Administrator is also responsible for the support of IT functions at other locations in the region as directed by the IT Manager - Service Delivery NA/LATAM.

Grace's site at 4099 West 71st street employs ~100 people and manufactures catalysts used in petroleum refining and specialty petrochemical industries for removing sulfur, nitrogen, and other impurities from crude oil streams. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing career development opportunities. Come join our collaborative, people-focused team!

• Management of all information technology systems, network systems, wireless systems and connected devices. This includes all personal computers, servers (Physical & Virtual), printers, portable devices and Infrastructure software.
• Local Telecommunications services coordination which may include management of those services. This may include telephone systems, wireless telephones, radios and other communication devices. This may also include all data communications, voice mail, paging, modem and fax services. Services must be coordinated with the appropriate functional owners of the service within the company.
• Manage PC and peripheral hardware and software, local and wide area network hardware and software, Vmware VDI, Cisco LAN equipment, access points, and network communications equipment on supported sites, including maintenance of asset and software inventory and appropriate licenses. Ensure data backup process is followed.
• Provide guidance, training, troubleshooting support and expertise to users of local and wide area networks and local area network operating systems and applications on supported sites.
• Liaise between IT and owners of all security, monitoring and access-control systems with possible management of those services locally. This includes all security and process monitoring video equipment, access-control systems including gate and door access, communications for fire and other safety systems, data protection, firewall systems, and some aspects of physical security. All of these activities must be coordinated with site security personnel.
• Coordination of all communications between Process Control and Corporate Information Systems. This requires close coordination and a working relationship with the Control Systems Engineer. Role will not be a process control expert but will play a role in support, security between PC and Corp network, etc.
• Support of Laboratory Systems and associated equipment. Assistance with troubleshooting and configuration of laboratory equipment. This requires close coordination and a working relationship with the Laboratory Manager and laboratory equipment vendors. (encourage to work with vendors on lab h/w BUT interfacing with PC, security, etc requires our direction, knowledge, etc)

• The Systems Administrator II is qualified by having a Bachelor of Science Degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in Information Technology or 15 years of experience in Information Technology without a BS degree.
• This experience should include extensive knowledge of Intel based hardware; Microsoft based operating systems, Vmware and software as well as Cisco networking technologies. Telephony experience, including VoIP, a plus.
• Senior Analyst - Site System Administrator should also posses extensive knowledge of Information Technology deployed in a manufacturing environment with a working knowledge of process automation.
• This position requires travel to sites within the region and to the Corporate Offices in Columbia, MD and/or NA Region. Estimated 5-10% travel to perform job duties.

• Ability to interact with various levels of management in different functional areas.
• Strong influencing skills to inspire trust and command the respect of both peers and management
• Excellent analytical, Project management and organization skills.
• Strong written and oral communications skills. Ex: Good documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently within tight deadlines and balance workload effectively
• Ability to independently make decisions
• Good interpersonal skills and team player
• Results oriented and can demonstrate a 'can-do' attitude, adaptability, flexibility and creativity

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Company Match - Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave (salaried only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program