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System Administrator

UtilitraEdwardsville, IL, USA
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Job Title : System Administrator Status : Full-time

Reports to : Senior IT Manager Work Schedule : Normal Operational Hours

Compensation : $63,000 to $118,500

This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends on applicants credentials.

At Utilitra, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, and credentials, when determining the base salary offered.

Company Benefits

  • Company-paid health insurance (medical, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance are provided)
  • 100% 401k match (up to 5% of salary)
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid personal / sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid parental leave
  • Educational assistance
  • Various discount programs

About the Role

We're seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to join our IT team and ensure the reliability, security, and performance of our infrastructure and end-user systems. This role blends server and systems administration, offering a dynamic environment where you'll manage virtualization platforms, endpoint tools, backups, and user accounts - all while helping employees stay productive with dependable technology.

If you thrive on solving problems, automating tasks, and staying ahead of tech trends, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Summary of duties and responsibilities :

  • Administer physical and virtual servers, including provisioning and maintaining VMware vSphere environments.
  • Monitor system performance, apply updates, and ensure system security and reliability.
  • Manage backup and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam, including restore operations.
  • Use tools like Intune, PDQ, Automate, and PowerShell to deploy software, enforce security policies, and automate workflows.
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, and application issues across servers and workstations.
  • Maintain Active Directory accounts, security groups, and access permissions.
  • Document systems, configurations, and processes for team knowledge sharing.
  • Collaborate on IT projects and provide backup support for network and firewall changes.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices through training and community engagement.
  • Handle escalated tickets from Tier 1 Helpdesk support.

    • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field - or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in systems or server administration.
  • Strong expertise in Windows Server and workstation environments (Linux experience a plus).
  • Hands-on experience with VMware or Hyper-V.
  • Familiarity with Active Directory, DFS, DNS, DHCP, and TCP / IP networking.
  • Experience with endpoint management and automation tools (Intune, PDQ, Automate, PowerShell).
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS is a plus.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or collaboratively.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and applying innovations that enhance system reliability and efficiency.

    • Utilitra is committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment where diversity is expected and valued. We believe that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches our mission, vision, and core values and is a critical component to our company's success.

    Utilitra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We proudly extend consideration for employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, protected veteran status, or any other criteria protected by law.

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