Systems Administrator (Remote Flexibility in Chicago Area)

Cardinal Intellectual Property is seeking a Systems Administrator. This role offers the flexibility of working from home, with occasional visits to our office in downtown Evanston, IL. It also provides opportunities to grow professionally in a supportive environment. If you're looking for a flexible position that fosters pofessional development and growth, we'd love to connect with you.

• Architect, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot Active Directory, Group Policies, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Windows roles and features, and clustered file server environments.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, Microsoft 365 groups, distribution groups, and licenses.
• Perform patch management and apply software updates and security patches to systems promptly.
• Collaborate with the security team to implement and maintain security policies and compliance measures.
• Manage and support Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, troubleshooting, problem ticket escalations, and end-user documentation.
• Manage and maintain virtualized server environments using VMware software.
• Administer and monitor Remote Desktop Services, addressing performance issues and troubleshooting as needed.
• Utilize knowledge of Azure services to design and manage Azure environments, configuring and managing Azure resources through the Azure Portal, Azure CLI, and PowerShell.
• Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Provide Tier 3-level user and hardware support for Windows-based network systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis to recover from service interruptions quickly and prevent recurring problems.
• Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required.
• Work extended and/or alternative hours for system upgrades or other tasks as necessary (e.g., Change Windows).

• Expertise in the administration of Windows Active Directory, Group Policies, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, DNS, and DHCP.
• Strong experience with SharePoint/Microsoft 365 environments, email security firewalls, and email filtering.
• Proficiency in managing Remote Desktop environments.
• Knowledge of PowerShell scripting for Microsoft 365 administration.
• Familiarity with security and compliance features in Microsoft 365.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of networking and Active Directory.
• Strong software and hardware troubleshooting skills for servers, desktops, and peripherals.
  
  
  
  • Windows Group Policies
  • Windows Updates
  • Patch Management Software
  
  
  
  

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  4+ years in a system administrator role.
  
• 4+ years supporting a Microsoft environment.
• 3+ years designing and delivering Microsoft cloud-based technologies.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Critical Illness, Accident Coverage, Teladoc, and V-Life Insurance for full-time employees.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays: Generous PTO and paid company holidays.
• Retirement Plan: Profit-sharing contributions to help secure your future.