Description
IT Windows System Administrator
Naperville, IL
*6 Month Contract*
Prestigious Firm is seeking a well-rounded Windows System Admin. Windows Server, VMware, Exchange/AD/O365. The IT System Administrator serves as technical staff to support a broad range of enterprise wide systems and infrastructure. Responsible in assisting with gathering requirements, design, implementation, integration, testing, deployment, training, maintenance and support of systems hardware, software and related peripherals and infrastructure. The ideal candidate would be a well-organized, efficient, highly motivated and self-driven individual that would continuously strive to improve upon core business processes while maintaining alignment with overall business strategies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs desktop, server and peripheral hardware installations and upgrades including all requirements gathering, asset management, as well as end user training and orientation.
- Performs desktop, server and peripheral operating system and software installations and upgrades including all requirements gathering, asset management, as well as end user training and orientation.
- Administer corporate mobile workforce; provision tablets, cellular phones and related technology.
- Provides technical support to end users.
- Ownership of a closed loop system to track and complete work orders as required to support the business.
- Regular reporting to management of system performance and downtime, including work order backlog and response time.
- Assists in defining scope, requirements, design, implementation, integration, testing and deployment, training, maintenance and support procedures.
- Identifies the opportunities for improvement in business processes and systems.
- Involvement in all aspects of the information systems processes.
- Follows company procedures and helps create and maintain relevant documentation.
- Analyzes user requests for data and generates reporting.
- Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by implementing, maintaining and aligning company policies that adhere to local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations.
- Complies with and is an advocate of the company's Environmental Policy and Procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Strong troubleshooting skills and analytical abilities
- Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware/software conflicts in a timely manner.
- Ability to prioritize effectively.
- Attention to detail and strong communication/listening skills.
- Possess a strong work ethic and team player mentality.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent.
- 5 years of industry experience required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office- Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with desktop operating systems; Microsoft Windows 7/10.
- Experience with server operating systems; Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2/2012 R2.
- Experience working with ERP Systems; Microsoft Dynamics NAV preferred.
- Experience with relational databases, data analysis, data warehousing/business intelligence, data base maintenance and performance tuning; Microsoft SQL Server preferred.
- Other notable experience with internal IT systems such as VMware, Microsoft Office365, Active Directory,
- Group Policy, Remote Desktop Services, Distributed File Systems, Document Imaging Solutions and any other relevant systems.
- From time to time, the position will need to be available outside of regular business hours to support network updates, as well as, support in the field.