System Engineer

Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced System Engineer to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end server operations, ensuring the stability, security, and availability of server hardware and software in a large-scale environment. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage server operations, including OS, hardware patching, firmware, BIOS, and service packs.
• Ensure 24x7x365 stability and availability of server hardware and software.
• Maintain and enforce enterprise standards and security protocols.
• Provide expertise during incidents and problem management follow-ups.
• Perform problem resolution, root cause analysis, and implement changes to ensure system stability.
• Offer consultation and technical support for lifecycle planning, problem management, and systems programming.
• Implement releases, upgrades, and changes into the environment.
• Monitor platform performance and availability to meet enterprise objectives.
• Conduct capacity planning, workload modeling, system maintenance, performance tuning, and diagnostics.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of IT experience supporting large datacenter environments with over 1500 servers.
• Microsoft Certification (MCP, MCTP-EA, MCSE, MCSA) is a plus.
• Experience with Windows Server 2012-2025 and Microsoft infrastructure services (DNS, DHCP, SCOM/SCCM).
• Proficiency in Windows Server Clustering and Patch Management.
• Expertise in ServiceNow and ITIL Change Management.
• Hands-on experience with System Center tools (SCCM, SCOM, Orchestrator).
• Proficiency in PowerShell or other scripting languages.
• VMware experience is required.
• Knowledge of Load Balancing Technologies (F5) and Dynatrace is a plus.
• Experience with DFS and Disaster Recovery (D/R) is a plus.
• Strong work ethic and excellent written/verbal communication skills.

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Pay Range: $50-60/hr W2

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