South Elgin, IL – SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

The Fox River Water Reclamation District (FRWRD) is seeking a qualified employee for the non-exempt full-time position of Systems Administrator. FRWRD owns and operates three Wastewater Treatment Facilities in the City of Elgin, IL, with Administration Offices located in the Village of South Elgin, IL. This position works primarily in the administrative office but also at remote FRWRD sites and plants.

The Systems Administrator position plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient maintenance, upgrading and managing of our software, hardware and networks, and supporting day-to-day user requests. Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. You should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly and have the patience to communicate with a variety of interdisciplinary teams and users. Your goal will be to ensure that our technology infrastructure runs smoothly, efficiently, and securely. The regularly scheduled hours of this position will be 8am-4pm, Monday- Friday and must be willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.

A bachelor’s in information technology, computer science or a related discipline a plus; other professional certifications (e.g. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), CompTIA Server+, etc…) recommended. Proven experience as a Systems Administrator required. The candidate must possess strong technology related analytical and problem-solving skills and be a self-starter who is willing to work independently and as part of a team.

Position Responsibilities:

· Install and configure software and hardware

· Manage network servers and technology tools

· Set up accounts, workstations, and mobile devices

· Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements

· Troubleshoot issues and outages

· Ensure security through vulnerability management, access controls, backups and firewalls

· Manage system lifecycles and upgrade with new releases and models as needed

· Proven experience as a Systems/Server Administrator, Network Administrator or similar role

· Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN, WLAN), network hardware (HP/Aruba, Cisco, etc…) and patch management

· Knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems, vulnerability scanning and patching, firewall hardening) and data backup/recovery (Fortigate and Acronis experience a plus)

· Ability to create scripts to automate tasks

· Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms (Windows server and virtualization platforms required)

· Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude

· Excellent communication skills

· This position requires flexibility to work during emergencies and irregular hours, an ability to lift and carry heavy equipment up to 50 pounds, a valid Illinois driver’s license, and the ability to be insured.

This is a full-time non-exempt position. Pay range is $33.00 to $46.20 per hour depending on qualifications. Excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, long term disability & IMRF retirement plan.  Employment offers are conditional pending physical exam, drug screen, criminal background, driver’s license, and other pre-employment activities.

For consideration applicants should apply with a resume, cover letter, and FRWRD employment application

To Attention: Technology Infrastructure Manager, Jeremy Henning Email: jhenning@frwrd.com

Website: FRWRD Systems Administrator Position

FRWRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For more information, contact:

Jeremy Henning
jhenning@frwrd.com