Collins Engineers, Inc. provides design and analysis services coupled with field experience to the transportation, marine, construction, and land development industries. As an ENR Top 500 Design Firm, Collins promotes a collaborative workplace culture, with employees who aim to support each other's growth and development, and leaders open to discussion and suggestions.

Collins is seeking a highly motivated Systems Administrator to strengthen our information technology team in our Chicago, IL office. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring system security, resiliency, and up-time across the entirety of the organization. Responsible for maintenance, configuration, and backups of key systems in both cloud and on-prem locations, this role will also be required to provide documentation, planning, implementation, identity management, and help desk services for various connected platforms. This position reports directly to the IT Manager.

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for secure, reliable management of various servers and systems in the organization.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Install and configure server OS
• Implement server hardening policies and configurations
• Plan, implement, and test backup procedures for various services, programs, and systems
• Documentation of configurations, procedures, and plans
• Maintain server infrastructure as necessary
• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems
• Manage user identity and access levels
• Implementation of new products and services
• Configure system integrations such as SSO for cloud solutions
• Ensure consistent patching of systems
• Monitor and assist with help desk operations as necessary
• Automate processes when applicable
• Identify and communicate system problems to IT management
• Assist with other ad hoc projects as requested by management

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience with Windows Server
• 2+ years of experience in Systems Administration
• Some experience in PowerShell or other programming language preferred

View physical demands and our commitment to safety. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As a federal contractor, Collins Engineers is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Collins Engineers, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer.

For more information, please download the below documents:

EEO is the Law Poster | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Policy Statement

• 
  Note: to enable links and learn more about our benefits and culture, please view this posting on the Collins website at https://www.collinsengr.com/careers/benefits/..