Systems Administrator

Sierra ITS
  • Itasca, IL
  • $85–$100
  • Quick Apply
5 days ago

Job Description

Systems Administrator

An established, fast-growing software provider serving municipal government organizations is seeking a hands-on Systems Administrator.

This position will support and expand a fully virtualized server environment that currently includes approximately 30 servers and is expected to grow to roughly 60 servers. The role will primarily focus on Windows servers, Microsoft Azure, IIS, Microsoft 365, and cloud infrastructure. Approximately 10 15% of the position will involve end-user support, employee onboarding and offboarding, and workstation configuration. This is an excellent opportunity for a growth-minded technology professional who wants to expand their technical skills while taking ownership of a rapidly evolving environment.

Responsibilities

  • Build, configure, deploy, and maintain Windows servers and Microsoft Azure virtual machines.
  • Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file services, permissions, system updates, and backups.
  • Review existing Azure and IIS environments and replicate configurations for new servers and applications.
  • Configure and support Azure virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, routing, firewalls, and connectivity.
  • Create, maintain, and troubleshoot site-to-site, point-to-site, and remote-access VPNs.
  • Configure and support IIS websites, application pools, bindings, SSL certificates, authentication, and permissions.
  • Monitor server health, storage capacity, memory utilization, system performance, backups, and availability.
  • Troubleshoot website outages, server issues, application connectivity problems, and network incidents.
  • Administer Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, and Defender.
  • Support cybersecurity initiatives, disaster recovery, deployments, migrations, upgrades, and vendor coordination.

Required

  • 3-5 years of systems administration, infrastructure, or related IT experience.
  • Hands-on Microsoft Azure experience.
  • Experience administering Windows Server and Active Directory environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting, organization, documentation, and communication skills.

Role

  • Base salary of $75,000 $100,000 with an annual bonus of up to $10K
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Hybrid schedule with two to three days onsite each week.
  • Opportunities to broaden technical skills and take ownership of meaningful infrastructure initiatives.

If you are interested in discussing more, contact me directly at b p e n n e y @ g m a i l . c o m

Local talent only, please.

Thanks,

Brenda

Numbers & Facts

LocationItasca, IL
Salary$85–$100

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Authenticationunmatched
  • Capacity Utilizationunmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Workstationsunmatched
  • DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)unmatched
  • DNS (Domain Name System)unmatched
  • Digital Certificatesunmatched
  • Disaster Recoveryunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Firewallsunmatched
  • Government Organizationsunmatched
  • Help Deskunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Internet Securityunmatched
  • Memory Hardwareunmatched
  • Microsoft Active Directoryunmatched
  • Microsoft Exchange Server Administrationunmatched
  • Microsoft IIS Web Server (Internet Information Services)unmatched
  • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
  • Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
  • Microsoft Windows Serverunmatched
  • Microsoft Windows System Administrationunmatched
  • Network Connectivityunmatched
  • Network Routingunmatched
  • Network Securityunmatched
  • Network Supportunmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • Remote Accessunmatched
  • SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security)unmatched
  • Subnetunmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
  • VPN (Virtual Private Network)unmatched
  • Virtual Machine (VM)unmatched
  • Virtualizationunmatched

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