Immediate Desktop Support, Systems Admin, and Systems Engineer opportunities - Peoria, IL

Good Afternoon! I am currently working with a faith based non for profit organization in Peoria, Illinois that is rapidly growing their IT department and in search of ministry minded IT professionals to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a person who values both technical experience growth and spiritual growth. Below is the description of the Systems Engineer opportunity.

Top Desired Skills:
1)Windows 2008/12- configuration, troubleshooting and support
2)VMware- Support and configuration (version 5.5 or 6)
3)Experience running backups and verification (they use Veeam onsite)

Nice to haves-Microsoft exchange 2010 troubleshooting.
Automation background- (powershell)

Job Description: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

  1. Implement, install, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot core systems services

  2. Responsible for meeting the SLA associated with the service

  3. Provide second level contact and incident resolution

  4. Regularly conferring with others in your stream to ensure the highest quality service

  5. Providing proper recording, documentation, and closure to each incident

  6. Providing proper documentation on the configuration of the service

  7. Monitoring, testing, and deploying new software, updates, and patches to environments.

  8. Ensuring high quality and continuous improvement of your service portfolio, processes, and documentation.

  9. Continually improving knowledge, understanding, and skill through research, study, and training.

  10. Provide primary or secondary support for core systems of organization, including Exchange, VDI, Active Directory, SQL, automation, systems monitoring, and datacenter hardware.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Growing company that is moving fast. Customer growth has created an opportunity to grow the network and systems teams. Organization is a faith based non for profit. They strive to have a tight knit, “work family” culture and Christian faith is at the center of everything they do. The IT environment is a very fast paced style.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience is desired
• 3-4 years of experience in systems administration recommended
• Experience with any of the following is preferred: VMware 5.5 or 6.0, SQL, Server, Veeam Backup, Active
Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Citrix Netscaler and Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
 Good English and communication skills
 Must be able to present complex information in an understandable manner
 Good analytical skills
 Ability to think clearly, strategically and analytically
 Maintains confidentiality
 Willingness to grow in skills, knowledge and capability, in line with goals agreed upon with Manager
 Agreement with the department’s vision and objectives

If interested please reply or contact me at jmallen4207@gmail.com - 309.661.4067