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Systems Administrator

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Aurora, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/10/2026
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Description

We are seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to support, maintain, and enhance enterprise infrastructure environments. This role is responsible for day-to-day administration of servers, systems, and related technologies, as well as troubleshooting issues, supporting end users, and ensuring reliable system performance. The ideal candidate has strong technical experience, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work across multiple infrastructure platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer, maintain, and support physical and virtual server environments
  • Monitor system performance, availability, and security
  • Install, configure, patch, and upgrade operating systems and server applications
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, and infrastructure issues in a timely manner
  • Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls
  • Support Active Directory, group policies, file services, and related enterprise systems
  • Assist with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes
  • Maintain system documentation, procedures, and inventory records
  • Collaborate with network, security, cloud, and help desk teams to resolve issues and improve operations
  • Participate in on-call support or after-hours maintenance as needed

Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience in systems administration or infrastructure support
  • Experience administering Windows Server and/or Linux environments
  • Knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and group policy administration
  • Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V
  • Familiarity with backup, recovery, patch management, and system monitoring tools
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
  • Understanding of security best practices for infrastructure environments
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, or other cloud platforms
  • Familiarity with scripting using PowerShell, Bash, or Python
  • Experience supporting storage, endpoint management, or hybrid infrastructure
  • Relevant certifications such as Microsoft, CompTIA, VMware, or Linux certifications

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