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System Engineer / Senior

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC
Evanston, Illinois, US
Full-time

Exciting job opportunity with a prestigious university in the Greater Chicago Area. They are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their IT Cyber Platform Services team.

This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to support multi-tier enterprise application environments in a collaborative and innovative work setting.

The ideal candidate will have extensive system administration skills across Unix and Windows platforms, with a strong technical background in infrastructure automation and excellent communication aptitude.

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

The university offers more than just a job it’s a chance to grow professionally while contributing to a world-class institution in a state-of-the-art environment.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you’ll be challenged to think critically, innovate, and build automated solutions using cutting-edge technologies like Ansible and Terraform.

You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of their IT infrastructure while working alongside talented peers. Plus, you’ll enjoy an excellent work-life balance, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to further your education at an elite university.

If you have a decade or more of experience and are looking for a new role where you can make a lasting impact, this is the opportunity for you!

Required Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • 10-12 years of System Administration or relevant experience
  • Advanced knowledge of Unix and Windows operating Systems
  • Strong experience with Ansible and Terraform
  • Experience in software / application support and maintenance
  • Coding capabilities (scripting and / or software development)
  • Excellent problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills
  • Strong database management skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Cloud integration experience
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills
  • Cross-organizational communication skills
  • Presentation and facilitation skills
  • ITSM (Service Request, Incident, Change) management experience
  • Basic project management experience

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

  • 40% Unix administration
  • 40% Windows Server administration
  • 20% Infrastructure automation (Ansible, Terraform)

Daily Responsibilities

  • 60% Hands-On system administration and troubleshooting
  • 20% Project management and service ownership
  • 20% Team collaboration and communication

The Offer

Bonus OR Commission eligible

You will receive the following benefits :

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time
  • Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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