Network and Systems Administrator-Evanston, IL
Georgia Tek Systems
Evanston, IL
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Anti-Virus Software, Authentication, Business Portal, Communication Skills, Computer Maintenance, Computer Science, Computer Testing, Copying Machines, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer/Client Research, DNS (Domain Name System), Data Recovery, Database Backup, Desktop PC, Detail Oriented, Disaster Recovery, Firewall Administration, Hardware Administration, Hardware Installation, Hardware Upgrades, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Linux Operating System, Local Area Network (LAN), Maintenance Services, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft Management Console (MMC), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Negotiation Skills, Network Administration/Management, Network Configuration Management, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Software, Network Support, Network System Hardware, Network System Software, Network Systems, Office Equipment, On Call, Operating Systems, Performance Testing, Peripheral Hardware, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printers, Record Keeping, Software Administration, Software Installation, Software Licenses, Software Upgrades, Startup, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Telephony, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Unix Operating Systems, VMWare, Virtualization, WMI API (Windows Management Instrumentation), Web Site Monitoring, Wide Area Network (WAN), Windows PowerShell, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Evanston, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Position: Network and Systems Administrator
Location: Evanston, IL
Duration: 6 Months CTH
Rate: DOE
This position requires an experienced individual with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to install, configure, and support the corporation's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and internet systems. This individual will be responsible for monitoring daily activities to ensure network availability to all system users and will perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. The person will also monitor and test website performance to ensure all corporate websites operate correctly and without interruption. This individual will also assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. (e.g., copiers, telephony, postage machines, check signers, letter folders, etc.). This individual will work with the Security Officer to setup and administer network security and system and user security profiles. This person will work closely with the Assistant Director of Information Technology to ensure that all systems are responding within prescribed service levels.
Position Responsibilities:
Experience/Skills/Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field is ideal
• 1-3 years of experience with Windows server administration
• 1-3 years of experience in desktop/network/hardware and software support
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of executives, managers, staff, and vendors/contractors in a very detail-oriented professional organization with extremely high standards
• Proven ability to interact in a positive and collaborative working environment with corporate, business, vendor/contractor, and technical resources
• Experience with customer relations and personal service including customer needs assessment, professional customer engagement, efficient and effective resolution, and ensuring customer satisfaction
• Willingness to learn from other team members and grow through experience
• Experience with Windows server administration such as Microsoft Management Console (MMC), Server Manager, WMI, PowerShell and Services
• Experience with server virtualization such as VMWare and Hyper-V
• Experience supporting Windows 10 and Windows 11 users
• Ability to work independently and with groups, with limited supervision
• Ability to maintain Microsoft applications on desktops and servers
• Ability to maintain Office 365 and MS Office products such as Outlook email
• Ability to deploy and support application installations
• Knowledge of software licensing, maintenance, and hardware warranties
• Good practical knowledge of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Knowledge of Linux / Unix is a plus
• Knowledge of Active Directory domain and trusts is a plus
• Knowledge of DNS and networking protocols is a plus
• Knowledge of firewall configurations, antivirus software, and internet security is a major plus
Environments:
The corporation's IT environment is currently a complex environment consisting of Windows .NET, Java, and AS/400 systems. There are many custom-built, in-house applications using AS/400 RPG applications, .NET C#, and Java. The database environment consists of SQL Server, PostgreSQL and DB2. The corporation's systems are hosted primarily using VMware in the private cloud with an external third-party hosting provider. The office environment consists of Windows 10 and Windows 11 desktop computers and laptops.
Location: Evanston, IL
Duration: 6 Months CTH
Rate: DOE
USC & GC Preferred. No Third-party C2C available for this job
This position requires an experienced individual with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to install, configure, and support the corporation's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and internet systems. This individual will be responsible for monitoring daily activities to ensure network availability to all system users and will perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. The person will also monitor and test website performance to ensure all corporate websites operate correctly and without interruption. This individual will also assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. (e.g., copiers, telephony, postage machines, check signers, letter folders, etc.). This individual will work with the Security Officer to setup and administer network security and system and user security profiles. This person will work closely with the Assistant Director of Information Technology to ensure that all systems are responding within prescribed service levels.
Position Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, test, and maintain computer hardware, networking software, and operating systems software, in addition to other office equipment (this includes peripherals such as copiers, printers, telephony, postage machines, letter folders, scanners, etc.)
- Implement operating system and technology application installs and upgrades
- Maintain logs related to network functions and maintenance and repair records
- Perform data backups and restores, including disaster recovery operations
- Perform software deployments to Windows-based applications for new features and bug fixes
- Coordinate and plan hardware installations and upgrades to network equipment and servers
- Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures and maintain related internal controls
- Coordinate, plan, negotiate, and execute necessary purchases and repairs with vendors/contractors and corporate personnel
- Be on call 24x7 to address any critical IT needs that arise
- Perform various other duties as assigned by the management team
Experience/Skills/Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field is ideal
• 1-3 years of experience with Windows server administration
• 1-3 years of experience in desktop/network/hardware and software support
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of executives, managers, staff, and vendors/contractors in a very detail-oriented professional organization with extremely high standards
• Proven ability to interact in a positive and collaborative working environment with corporate, business, vendor/contractor, and technical resources
• Experience with customer relations and personal service including customer needs assessment, professional customer engagement, efficient and effective resolution, and ensuring customer satisfaction
• Willingness to learn from other team members and grow through experience
• Experience with Windows server administration such as Microsoft Management Console (MMC), Server Manager, WMI, PowerShell and Services
• Experience with server virtualization such as VMWare and Hyper-V
• Experience supporting Windows 10 and Windows 11 users
• Ability to work independently and with groups, with limited supervision
• Ability to maintain Microsoft applications on desktops and servers
• Ability to maintain Office 365 and MS Office products such as Outlook email
• Ability to deploy and support application installations
• Knowledge of software licensing, maintenance, and hardware warranties
• Good practical knowledge of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Knowledge of Linux / Unix is a plus
• Knowledge of Active Directory domain and trusts is a plus
• Knowledge of DNS and networking protocols is a plus
• Knowledge of firewall configurations, antivirus software, and internet security is a major plus
Environments:
The corporation's IT environment is currently a complex environment consisting of Windows .NET, Java, and AS/400 systems. There are many custom-built, in-house applications using AS/400 RPG applications, .NET C#, and Java. The database environment consists of SQL Server, PostgreSQL and DB2. The corporation's systems are hosted primarily using VMware in the private cloud with an external third-party hosting provider. The office environment consists of Windows 10 and Windows 11 desktop computers and laptops.
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