Motion Recruitment | Jobspring | Workbridge

System Administrator

Bedford Park, Illinois

Onsite

Full Time

$60k - $75k

Exciting job opportunity within the automotive aftermarket industry, for an experienced IT Systems Administrator for their Bedford Park area location. This full-time role offers the opportunity to design and implement hybrid Active Directory infrastructure while managing cutting-edge technologies including Palo Alto firewalls, Meraki access points, Office 365, and enterprise ERP/WMS systems for a company that's reshaping an entire industry.

Join a company experiencing remarkable expansion where the successful candidate will have the rare opportunity to build greenfield infrastructure from the ground up! This organization values innovation, teamwork, and technical excellence - they're looking for a driven systems administrator who shares their passion for automotive technology and wants to make a significant impact. The candidate will work with a collaborative team while gaining hands-on experience with enterprise-grade security tools, cloud technologies, and mission-critical business applications. This role offers exceptional growth potential as the administrator helps scale infrastructure for an industry leader during their peak expansion phase.


Required Skills & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of Systems Administrator experience
  • Strong Microsoft Active Directory design and migration expertise
  • Advanced PowerShell scripting capabilities
  • Office 365 administration experience
  • SQL Server setup and security configuration
  • Experience managing ERP and WMS enterprise systems
  • Network security protocols and troubleshooting skills
  • Windows/Linux/Unix server administration
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Security+ or equivalent certifications (CompTIA Security+, others)
  • Palo Alto firewall configuration and management
  • Meraki Access Points experience
  • HyperV virtualization platform
  • Microsoft Azure (PaaS, SaaS, IaaS) experience
  • NIST or CIS security framework implementation
  • Warehouse or shipping environment experience
  • EDI troubleshooting capabilities
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
  • 40% Microsoft Active Directory & Windows Server Infrastructure
  • 25% Network Security (Palo Alto, Cisco, Meraki)
  • 20% Office 365 & Cloud Services Administration
  • 15% Enterprise Applications (ERP, WMS, SQL Server)
Daily Responsibilities
  • 60% Hands-On Infrastructure Management & Implementation
  • 25% Security & Compliance Management
  • 15% Team Collaboration & Documentation

The Offer
  • Bonus OR Commission eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time
  • Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted by: Kylie Lenz

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