System Administrator

Senior Technical Operations / Systems AdministratorNorthern Chicago Suburbs | Onsite (5 Days/Week)Full-Time | PermanentI'm partnering with an established, growing distribution company in the northern Chicago suburbs that is looking to add a Senior Technical Operations / Systems Administrator to its IT team.This is an opportunity for a hands-on infrastructure professional who enjoys taking ownership, leading projects, solving problems, and having a direct impact on the technology environment.You'll join a small, collaborative Tech Ops team and play a key role in modernizing the company's infrastructure, with leadership investing in new hardware and several important technology initiatives.What You'll Be Doing:Lead infrastructure projects from planning through implementation, including hardware refreshes and server migrations.Administer and maintain Windows Server environments, VMware vSphere, and enterprise storage.Manage Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Entra ID, Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint.Oversee endpoint management, including Intune and automated laptop provisioning.Leverage PowerShell to automate infrastructure administration and repetitive processes.Serve as an escalation point for technical support and help improve overall help desk operations.Support network infrastructure, backups, disaster recovery, and security initiatives.Partner with application development and other IT team members on deployments and ongoing improvements.What They're Looking For:7+ years of experience in systems administration, infrastructure, or technical operations.Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server and VMware vSphere.Solid Microsoft infrastructure experience, including Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID.Experience with Intune, endpoint management, and PowerShell scripting.A track record of personally leading infrastructure projects, upgrades, and migrations.Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills.Someone comfortable wearing multiple hats in a smaller IT environment and taking ownership of both projects and day-to-day operations.Why Consider This Opportunity?Join an established company with a growing business and a stable IT environment.Real investment in infrastructure modernization and new technology.Significant ownership and visibility across the organization.Work alongside a small, collaborative IT team.Opportunity to take on increasing leadership responsibility as the department grows.This is a great fit for someone who enjoys being both technically hands-on and taking the lead on infrastructure initiatives.