Systems Administrator

Certifications include ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II, and we hold partner status with Microsoft, Cisco and VMware. Large rollouts are routine here, such as imaging 12,000 laptops for a state agency over one summer. Our dress code is a company polo and clean jeans.

The role:

Our Systems team supports about 120 servers across two data centers and Azure. Expect a mix of projects and tickets. PSW Data Systems needs another Systems Administrator to run and maintain our Windows and Linux servers, virtualization hosts and backups. Hybrid. You will need to be in Chicago at least two days per week.

In this role you will:

• Plan and perform after-hours maintenance windows
• Own Microsoft 365 and Entra ID administration, including Exchange Online and conditional access
• Handle escalations from the help desk and close them with documentation
• Keep server inventory, network diagrams and runbooks current
• Support file servers, print servers and storage arrays (NetApp, Pure Storage, Dell PowerStore)
• Monitor backups in Veeam, Commvault or Rubrik and test restores quarterly
• Automate routine tasks with PowerShell and Bash

What you need:

• 2+ years of systems administration experience
• Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery tools and practices
• Microsoft 365 administration experience
• Experience with VMware or Hyper-V

Nice to have:

• Intune and Autopilot
• Experience in a regulated or audited environment
• Ansible or Terraform
• ITIL Foundation

Pay range: $99,000-$120,000 a year. Final offer will depend on experience.

Compensation and benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5%
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Dental insurance
• Gym membership reimbursement

No agencies or third-party recruiters, please.

Most hires start within two to three weeks of an offer.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at PSW Data Systems.