Job Description
Join our dynamic IT team as a Senior System Administrator at CloudTech Solutions, where innovation meets reliability. We're seeking a dedicated professional to architect, implement, and maintain our hybrid infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative, growth-oriented setting. What We Offer: Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and professional development opportunities. Why Chicago? Thrive in our downtown hub surrounded by tech leaders and vibrant culture.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and optimize Linux/Windows server infrastructure supporting 500+ users
- Manage cloud environments (AWS/Azure) including VM provisioning, security groups, and cost optimization
- Implement and maintain enterprise-grade monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix) for proactive issue resolution
- Lead disaster recovery planning and execute quarterly failover tests
- Automate routine tasks using Ansible/Terraform to enhance operational efficiency
- Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipeline integration
- Document infrastructure configurations and create technical runbooks
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise system administration with Linux/Windows environments
- Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Certification in CompTIA Server+, AWS Certified SysOps Admin, or equivalent
- Strong scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
- Proven track record in designing secure, scalable network architectures
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field