System Administrator

Exciting job opportunity within the automotive aftermarket industry, for an experienced IT Systems Administrator for their Bedford Park area location. This full-time role offers the opportunity to design and implement hybrid Active Directory infrastructure while managing cutting-edge technologies including Palo Alto firewalls, Meraki access points, Office 365, and enterprise ERP/WMS systems for a company that's reshaping an entire industry.

Join a company experiencing remarkable expansion where the successful candidate will have the rare opportunity to build greenfield infrastructure from the ground up! This organization values innovation, teamwork, and technical excellence - they're looking for a driven systems administrator who shares their passion for automotive technology and wants to make a significant impact. The candidate will work with a collaborative team while gaining hands-on experience with enterprise-grade security tools, cloud technologies, and mission-critical business applications. This role offers exceptional growth potential as the administrator helps scale infrastructure for an industry leader during their peak expansion phase.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Needed
• 5+ years of Systems Administrator experience
• Strong Microsoft Active Directory design and migration expertise
• Advanced PowerShell scripting capabilities
• Office 365 administration experience
• SQL Server setup and security configuration
• Experience managing ERP and WMS enterprise systems
• Network security protocols and troubleshooting skills
• Windows/Linux/Unix server administration

Desired Skills & Experience

• Proficient oral Spanish skills preferred
• Security+ or equivalent certifications (CompTIA Security+, others)
• Palo Alto firewall configuration and management
• Meraki Access Points experience
• HyperV virtualization platform
• Microsoft Azure (PaaS, SaaS, IaaS) experience
• NIST or CIS security framework implementation
• Warehouse or shipping environment experience
• EDI troubleshooting capabilities

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 40% Microsoft Active Directory & Windows Server Infrastructure
• 25% Network Security (Palo Alto, Cisco, Meraki)
• 20% Office 365 & Cloud Services Administration
• 15% Enterprise Applications (ERP, WMS, SQL Server)

Daily Responsibilities

• 60% Hands-On Infrastructure Management & Implementation
• 25% Security & Compliance Management
• 15% Team Collaboration & Documentation

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.