Job Description

Looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services is seeking a IT Systems Engineer for a 6+ month contract to hire opportunity with our client in Central Illinois!

LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you!

Position Summary: The Systems Engineer is responsible for analyzing, designing, installing, configuring, maintaining, and repairing systems infrastructure and business software applications. This position supports both internal and external business partner technology environments. Essential Duties and Functions:

• Design, configure, secure, and manage applications and systems as needed and assigned including but not limited to the following: o Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange, SQL, and Windows servers o VMware systems o Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft Azure systems o Storage Area Network (SAN) systems
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining multi-site technology network/server operations, software applications, and operating systems
• Assist in the maintenance, patching, and support of server and workstation OS and application software
• Administer and support telephony, mobile, video, and wireless systems
• Implement and maintain backups, security, and redundancy strategies
• Respond to inquiries from internal staff, service providers, and staff for technical assistance and support
• Perform after-hours software and equipment installation/maintenance and respond to after-hours equipment/service interruptions. Some travel is required
• Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution
• Create and maintain application and system documentation
• Resolve help desk tickets as assigned
• Serve as a subject matter expert for NERC CIP standard requirements
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices to recommend improvements to the IT infrastructure

Must have 6+ years of experience in an IT environment administering and supporting systems infrastructure

• Must have 3+ years of experience administering Microsoft Windows servers
• Strong understanding of Active Directory architecture and administration.
• Proficiency in VMware ESXi and vCenter management.
• Experience with SAN technologies and data storage management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure cloud services and infrastructure

 Desired Experience:

• Knowledge of PowerShell and/or other applicable scripting languages
• Prior experience in a cloud-first environment

 

• Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal)
• Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer
• Corp to corp candidates will not be considered

LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.