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System Administrator

Motion Recruitment
Elgin, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 5/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026

Our Client a technology company that specializes in providing mission-critical communication systems and analytics for public safety, is looking for someone to join their team as a Systems Administrator!


**This is an onsite 6-month contract with long term potential, that takes place in Elgin, IL**


Required Skills &Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 1–3 years of relevant experience in systems engineering or a related role.
  • Strong understanding of technologies and standards.
  • Proficiency in networking, including TCP/IP and Ethernet.
  • Proficiency with server and virtualization.
  • Experience with system engineering and requirements management tools and techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.


What You Will Be Doing

  • Participate actively in system‑level design and requirements gathering.
  • Provide customer support and test support throughout various phases of the project.
  • Make changes to or upgrade existing system designs.
  • Enhance and improve existing technologies for new solutions.
  • Perform root cause analysis to identify system design issues and provide recommendations.
  • Implement solutions to complex problems.
  • Maintain system‑level knowledge of video technologies and standards.
  • Utilize networking technologies such as TCP/IP and Ethernet.
  • Apply system engineering and requirements management tools and techniques.
  • Communicate effectively through strong writing, presentation, and other communication skills.


You will receive the following benefits:

  • Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
  • Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Sick Time Leave
  • Legal and Identity Protection Plans
  • Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
  • 529 College Saver Plan



Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Salary : $33 - $39

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