Systems Administrator Coilcraft is a successful, privately-held company in Cary, IL with a worldwide reputation for high quality passive electronic components. Coilcraft operates in a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, computers, automotive, broadband communications and consumer electronics. We are seeking a Network and Systems Engineer to join our IT team. Requirements: Deploy and maintain the systems infrastructure, including servers, storage solutions, operating systems, and virtualization platforms. Collaborate with IT teams to develop integrated solutions aligned with business objectives and technology standards. Monitor systems performance, identifying and addressing issues to ensure high availability, reliability, and optimal performance. Perform regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement necessary patches, updates, and security protocols. Manage capacity planning to accommodate growth and changing computing requirements. Provide technical support to end-users and other IT teams, addressing systems-related incidents and challenges. Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides to facilitate knowledge sharing and training. Stay informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices. Automate tasks using scripting languages and configuration management tools. Collaborate with vendors and service providers for procurement, maintenance, and support of network and systems equipment and software. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent work experience. Experience and proficiency as a Systems Administrator or similar role. Familiarity with various operating systems, including Windows, and Linux, and experience in system administration. Proficiency in configuring and managing virtualization platforms such as Hyper-V. Knowledge of hardware components, server architecture, and storage systems. Familiarity with security tools, encryption, authentication, and patch management for both networks and systems. Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities while adhering to deadlines. Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran This position may require compliance with ITAR export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status Job Posted by ApplicantPro