Systems Administrator

Systems AdministratorAbout Us: We are committed to finding smart solutions that enable an intelligent and seamless world. Our success as a world-class leader in technology has evolved from humble beginnings. In 1896, the enterprising father and son team of A.J. and George A. Briggs partnered with S.A. Buffington, a Chicago lawyer, to establish Chicago Telephone Supply Company (later to become CTS). Today, CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees. Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across diversified end markets including transportation, medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial. We are at the forefront of supporting innovating life-changing technology, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy.Position Summary: The System Administrator is a hands-on technical role responsible for maintaining and modernizing technologies within the CTS global organization. This position requires advanced Windows and VM Administration skills, with current hands-on experience in Microsoft Server and VMWare technologies. The ideal candidate will be fluent in English (speaking and writing) and will work closely with various teams to ensure the smooth operation of IT infrastructure.Key Responsibilities:Install, configure, and administer of Windows servers (2003 and latest) and Linux systems.Manage Microsoft Active Directory, including DNS, DHCP, and security.Manage PKI and Certificate renewals.Manage Veeam Backup Infrastructure with SOBR (Scale-out Backup Repository).Administration, Development and growth of Azure Tenant (DNS, Certificates, Subscriptions, etc.).Manage on-prem SCCM Infrastructure (Patch & Software Deployment, Inventory Remote Control, Monitoring).Manage SQL Administration Tasks (DB maintenance, Performance Tunning, Backup and DR Recovery).Develop and maintain Powershell scripts and or automation.Write and or update Documentation / Standard Operating Procedures.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Be a team player and have can-do attitude.Well-versed understanding of Virtualization technologies like VMWARE and Hyper-V.Self-starter with the ability to learn new concepts quickly. (Agile "out-side of the box")Strong oral and written presentation skills.Strong business analysis and project management skills.Ability to understand a problem and provide solutions.Ability to update and create new documentation.Good understanding of change management processes.Good understanding of ITIL.Good understanding of Network topologies.Microsoft Certifications would be nice to have.Required Qualifications:On-site 5 days a week at the office.Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.6-10 years of relevant experience.Join Us: At CTS, one of the ways we recognize the value of our employees is through our comprehensive benefits program. Highlights of our benefits program for full-time employees include: Health Benefits 401K Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Employee Assistance Program Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance Tuition Reimbursement The expected annual salary range for this position is $120-130K. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. CTS considers a variety of factors when setting base salary rates including, without limitation, a candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.Location: Lisle, IL, US, 60532 Job Type: Full-Time