Systems Administrator

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to join our team in Schaumburg, Illinois. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a vital role in maintaining and optimizing the organization's IT infrastructure. This role requires a hands-on approach to managing enterprise systems, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring high performance across a variety of platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer Windows Server environments, including updates, upgrades, and virtual machine maintenance.
• Support and maintain Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) in hybrid identity setups.
• Provide troubleshooting and end-user support for PCs, including hardware and software issues on Intune-managed endpoints.
• Oversee Windows desktop support and ensure smooth operations across the organization.
• Assist with virtualization platforms such as VMware and other hypervisor environments.
• Monitor and manage Azure Backup and Recovery Services Vault-based backup infrastructure.
• Contribute to endpoint protection operations using platforms such as CrowdStrike Falcon or similar.
• Diagnose and resolve system, network, and application issues, including those related to cloud-managed networking (Meraki).
• Follow established change management and ticketing workflows, ensuring compliance with organizational processes.

Requirements

• Extensive experience with Windows Server and Active Directory administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Entra ID, particularly in hybrid identity environments.
• Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Intune for device management and compliance.
• Strong skills in PC troubleshooting and desktop support.
• Experience managing Windows VM servers, including patching, upgrades, and snapshots.
• Familiarity with VMware and other hypervisor platforms.
• Knowledge of Azure Backup and Recovery Services Vaults or similar enterprise backup solutions.
• Ability to operate within formal change management and ticketing processes.