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Junior Systems Engineer

Downers Grove, IL, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 3 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $80,000.00 - 90,000.00 per year

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Skills

FLSA
IT Infrastructure
Operating Systems
Business Process
Analytics
Server Administration
Group Policy
Research
Systems Architecture
Collaboration
Management
Laptop
Servers
Routers
Switches
Firewall
Printers
Internet
Intranet
ROOT
Technical Support
Auditing
Backup Administration
System Documentation
Cloud Computing
Microsoft Azure
Security Management
Endpoint Protection
Computer Science
Information Technology
Database
Network Administration
System Administration
Linux
Microsoft
Network
Virtualization
Computer Hardware
Computer Networking
Scripting
IT Strategy
Help Desk
IT Operations

FLSA
IT Infrastructure
Operating Systems
Business Process
Analytics
Server Administration
Group Policy
Research
Systems Architecture
Collaboration
Management
Laptop
Servers
Routers
Switches
Firewall
Printers
Internet
Intranet
ROOT
Technical Support
Auditing
Backup Administration
System Documentation
Cloud Computing
Microsoft Azure
Security Management
Endpoint Protection
Computer Science
Information Technology
Database
Network Administration
System Administration
Linux
Microsoft
Network
Virtualization
Computer Hardware
Computer Networking
Scripting
IT Strategy
Help Desk
IT Operations

Summary

Job Title: Junior SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Department: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Reports to: MANAGER OF SYSTEMS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

FLSA Status: Exempt Non-Exempt

Date of latest update: June 4, 2026

Job Summary: Assist with maintenance of essential IT infrastructure, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware. Work with senior engineers on projects and solutions within the larger business initiative. Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems that provide commercial advantage in the global marketplace. Enable faster and smarter business processes and develop analytics for meaningful insights. Work under the guidance of senior IT staff to communicate project status, activities, and achievements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform server administration tasks (ex: user/group, security permissions, group policies, print services); research event-log warnings and errors; and monitor resources to ensure that systems architecture components work together seamlessly
Monitor data-center health using existing management tools, and respond to hardware issues as they arise; help build, test, and maintain new servers when needed
Maintain internal infrastructure requirements, including laptop and desktop computers, servers, routers, switches, firewalls, printers, phones, security updates; support internet, intranet, LANs, WANs, and network segments
Assist the help desk and other teams with troubleshooting to identify root cause, and provide technical support when needed
Perform routine and scheduled audits of all systems, including backups
Create and maintain critical systems documentation
Maintain and administer cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure
Implement planned infrastructure projects such as server and network implementations
Assist in security management including network and endpoint security

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education and Experience:

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience required
1-2 years of database, network administration, or system administration experience
System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields are a plus
Working knowledge of server and workload virtualization
Basic knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols
Experience with scripting and automation tools
A proven track record of implementing IT strategy and plans
Basic knowledge of implementing and effectively developing helpdesk and IT operations best practices

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 25 pounds.

The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned..

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 80184858
Position Id: 17c9cc6e4febd31677a09950a448ecde
Posted 1 day ago

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