Windows Administrator

About the role

Gelber Group is seeking a Windows Administrator to join our infrastructure team. This role is ideal for someone early in their IT career who wants hands-on experience in a fast-paced, performance-driven trading environment with strong mentorship and long-term growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and support Microsoft Windows desktops and servers
• Install software, manage printers/peripherals, and troubleshoot hardware and software issues
• Administer and support a Windows on-premises domain environment, including:
• Active Directory design and management
• Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
• DNS management
• Manage CIFS shares and NTFS/share-level permissions
• Support cloud services including Azure Active Directory, Intune, and Office 365
• Build and maintain deployment images using Windows Deployment Services (WDS) and Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)
• Apply basic networking knowledge including DHCP
• Collaborate across Infrastructure, Security, Networking, and Trading teams
• Document procedures and contribute to process improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of experience in Windows Administration or similar role
• Experience with on-premises Active Directory (AD) design and management
• Knowledge of DNS management
• Understanding of DHCP/basic networking fundamentals

Qualifications

• Experience with WDS/MDT imaging tools
• Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
• Clear communication skills and strong work ethic
• Ability to prioritize and operate with urgency in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift/move equipment up to 50 lbs.

Skills

• Experience with the following technologies encouraged: OpenAI/ChatGPT Enterprise, Slack, Office 365 (O365), Azure, Intune, Mimecast, Absolute, Zscaler, Proxmox

Benefits

• The approximate annual base compensation range for this position in Chicago, IL is $75,000 to $95,000.
• In addition to your salary, our total rewards package includes health benefits, a 401(k) plan, PTO, parental leave, professional development, tuition reimbursement and discretionary bonus.
• Benefits Highlights include:
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement program with discretionary employer match
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical coverage provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield (PPO and HDHP/HSA) and dental coverage; generous employer cost-sharing
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care; pre-tax commuter benefits for parking and transit expenses
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Health club membership with on-site facilities (and reciprocal memberships)
• Moderate vacation time (23-day accrual in first full calendar year of employment; prorated accrual in initial year), paid holidays, and paid maternity/paternity leave
• Weekly catered lunches and monthly continental breakfasts
• Social events including sponsored 5k races and annual company party
• Enjoyable work environment including golf simulator
• Employee referral bonus program
• Charitable giving and company matching opportunities
• Casual, relaxed dress code

Pay

The approximate annual base compensation range for this position in Chicago, IL is $75,000 to $95,000.

Schedule

This position requires full-time onsite presence in our Chicago office, with eligibility for a 4-day/week hybrid schedule after onboarding is complete.