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Windows System Admin (Local to IL)

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In-Office
Glenview, IL, USA
Senior level
In-Office
Glenview, IL, USA
Senior level
Install, maintain, administer, and enhance enterprise Windows systems. Automate tasks with PowerShell, manage VMware and AD/LDAP/DNS, perform backups and DR planning, build hardware/software systems, coordinate changes, and troubleshoot remotely or with on-site staff.
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Company Description

Company Description

Halo Group is a premier provider of IT talent. We place technology experts within
the teams of the world’s leading companies to help them build innovative
businesses that keep them one step closer to their customers and one step
ahead of the competition. We offer a meaningful work environment for
employees, attractive and interesting engagements for consultants, and cutting-edge
digital innovation for our customers.
We delight in helping our customers execute their digital vision. Big projects or
small, Halo Group knows that by combining the highest quality talent with our
unwavering support, we will become an invaluable extension of the team. Halo
Group's experienced consultants in Detroit, Atlanta and Dallas specialize in all
areas of product/project governance, UX/UI, multi-platform applications, quality
assurance/testing, cloud computing, and data analytics.
Since its inception, Halo Group has been recognized for numerous awards, including: 
- INC 5000
- Future 50
- 101 Best and Brightest
- Michigan 50 Companies to Watch
- Goldline Research - “Most Dependable Companies”
- Ernst & Young - “Entrepreneur of the Year” Finalist

Job Description

Position Overview

• Systems Administrator is responsible for installing, maintaining, administering, and enhancing all enterprise Windows systems and related hardware/software. Establishing and following standards/procedures in order to support new and existing systems across the enterprise are required for this position. Accuracy is a requirement.

Abilities & Skills

• 5 or more years of solid support skills.Interacts professionally with clients.Responds accurately, reliably, and timely fashion.Emphasis on service.

• 5 or more years practical experience and knowledge.Proficient with Windows Operating Systems 2008 R2 and 2012 R2 .PowerShell CLI expertise a mustVMWare expertise preferredActive directory, LDAP, and DNS

• Backup and recovery

• Hardware and software system builds

• Citrix 7.6 experience a plus.

• VB, or JAVA scripting a plus.

• SCCM experience a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Technical aptitude.Adaptable, learns new skills readily and easily.Comprehends systems integration and implementation issues.Motivated to stay current with changes in the enterprise and in this field of expertise.

• Troubleshooter.Identifies and owns problems.Resolves problems thoroughly and documents outcome.Resourceful, patient, persistent.

• Project Management.Handles multiple tasks concurrently, prioritizes well, and requires minimum supervision.Capable of using project management tools and methodologies for planning and implementing change.

• Detail Minded. Follow-up a must.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent operation of Anixter’s systems running Windows OS.

• Scripting to automate processes, such as AD and DR, and maintenance work.

• Install, upgrade, maintain, and customize all Windows system and VMWare software.

• Develop, test, and maintain business interruption and resumption procedures.

• Manage systems hardware/software inventory and maintenance.

• Coordinate and configure hardware and system application changes.

• Access remote hosts to perform system administration and work with on-site personnel to resolve issues.

Qualifications

Position Overview
• Systems Administrator is responsible for installing, maintaining, administering, and enhancing all enterprise Windows systems and related hardware/software. Establishing and following standards/procedures in order to support new and existing systems across the enterprise are required for this position. Accuracy is a requirement.
Abilities & Skills
• 5 or more years of solid support skills.Interacts professionally with clients.Responds accurately, reliably, and timely fashion.Emphasis on service.
• 5 or more years practical experience and knowledge.Proficient with Windows Operating Systems 2008 R2 and 2012 R2 .PowerShell CLI expertise a mustVMWare expertise preferredActive directory, LDAP, and DNS
• Backup and recovery
• Hardware and software system builds
• Citrix 7.6 experience a plus.
• VB, or JAVA scripting a plus.
• SCCM experience a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical aptitude.Adaptable, learns new skills readily and easily.Comprehends systems integration and implementation issues.Motivated to stay current with changes in the enterprise and in this field of expertise.
• Troubleshooter.Identifies and owns problems.Resolves problems thoroughly and documents outcome.Resourceful, patient, persistent.
• Project Management.Handles multiple tasks concurrently, prioritizes well, and requires minimum supervision.Capable of using project management tools and methodologies for planning and implementing change.
• Detail Minded. Follow-up a must.
Responsibilities
• Ensure consistent operation of Anixter’s systems running Windows OS.
• Scripting to automate processes, such as AD and DR, and maintenance work.
• Install, upgrade, maintain, and customize all Windows system and VMWare software.
• Develop, test, and maintain business interruption and resumption procedures.
• Manage systems hardware/software inventory and maintenance.
• Coordinate and configure hardware and system application changes.
• Access remote hosts to perform system administration and work with on-site personnel to resolve issues.

Additional Information

Title: System Admin, Windows System Admin, Windows Admin, Systems Engineer

Skills: Windows 2008, 2012, Vmware, Active Directory, SCCM, CItrix

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