IT Systems Administrator

The ideal candidate is a technically skilled service-oriented professional with a strong focus on security. This role requires the ability to manage competing priorities across a broad range of technologies adapt quickly to changing needs and collaborate effectively with multiple departments. Success in this position depends on sound judgment flexibility and the ability to prioritize work based on business needs and operational impact.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Hardware and Infrastructure the Systems Administrator will support GTI Energys Information Technology team by maintaining and enhancing a highly virtualized Microsoft environment. This role includes working with technologies such as Active Directory Azure cloud services Microsoft 365 Microsoft Teams Intune NetApp SAN and NAS storage cybersecurity tools and backup solutions. The Systems Administrator will support day-to-day operations contribute to IT process and project execution assist with incident response and complex issue resolution and play an active role in change management initiatives that strengthen and expand business systems.

GTI Energy embraces the power of innovation and collaboration to solve consequential energy challenges. By demonstrating continuous improvements in technology and solutions that lower the emissions and costs of energy we will shape energy systems that decarbonize economies protect our environment and benefit the people they serve. We do this by putting people at the center of everything we do. We support and uplift people ensuring they have the resources and confidence needed to live as their authentic selves and reach their full potential.

Being part of the GTI Energy team means being surrounded by people that are passionate and purpose driven empowered to continuously learn ask hard questions and leverage their knowledge and experience to drive toward a greater purpose.

We offer generous benefits competitive salaries opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We prioritize and maintain a respectful culture and we ensure reasonable accommodation is made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.

This position is based at GTI Energys headquarters in Des Plaines Illinois. Employees follow a hybrid work schedule and are expected to work on-site Tuesday through Thursday. Remote work on some Mondays and Fridays may be permitted based on business needs and IT support rotation requirements.

• Proactively maintain and support GTI Energys server storage cloud and infrastructure environments to ensure availability performance and reliability.
• Monitor system capacity performance and health and address issues before they affect business operations.
• Administer and resolve support tickets related to hardware software cloud services and infrastructure systems.
• Provide Level 2 and Level 3 help desk support troubleshooting complex technical issues and outages as needed.
• Install configure maintain and upgrade PCs servers virtual machines network hardware firewalls backup systems and other IT equipment.
• Manage business systems and technology tools including implementing updates new releases and system improvements.
• Support security through access controls policies procedures and adherence to IT and organizational standards.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and failover activities for business applications and associated systems.
• Develop maintain and improve system documentation technical procedures process workflows and end-user instructions.
• Recommend and implement improvements to IT systems processes and operational practices.
• Contribute to IT-led and cross-functional projects that support business objectives and technology initiatives.
• Demonstrate GTI Energys core values while delivering proactive high-quality technical support and service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong understanding of the interconnectivity among Azure Active Directory on-premises Active Directory security controls Group Policy Azure networking on-premises networking Microsoft 365 firewalls and trust relationships.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Intune across its core administrative functions.
• Experience administering network hardware including switches routers and firewalls.
• Experience managing virtualized environments in both on-premises and cloud-based settings.
• Knowledge of physical and virtual storage technologies and related methodologies.
• Knowledge of network and systems troubleshooting methods and best practices.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Copilot.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to process information logically and develop effective solutions.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Excellent customer service skills and a commitment to responsive high-quality support.

• Bachelors degree in information technology or a related field and 7 years of relevant professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates with a masters degree may qualify with 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience as a Systems Network Azure Cloud Security and/or SharePoint Administrator or in a similar role is preferred.
• Familiarity with PowerShell Power BI Power Apps SharePoint Online and/or web services is preferred.
• Knowledge of database administration Java and/or SQL scripting is a plus.
• Experience working in Linux environments is a plus.

The salary range for this position is $90000 - $120000 USD annually. This salary range is GTI Energys good faith estimate and the actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including but not limited to GTI Energys business or organizational needs and an individuals relevant experience education qualifications certifications skills seniority geographic location and/or performance. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate monthly rate or annual salary only and do not include bonus. The range listed is just one component of GTI Energys total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses paid time off and region-specific benefits.

GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation please e-mail us atand well work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race color age religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status pregnancy or genetic information.

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