We are currently seeking a Systems Engineer Tier 3 and Team Lead to join the Client Onboarding & Managed Services Team in Chicago, IL.

The Systems Engineer Tier 3 and Team Lead should be technically between Tier 2-3 experience (meaning, regularly working on servers, escalated tickets, virtualization and autonomous deployments of client networks). The Systems Engineer Tier 3 and Team Lead will be working in both a support and projects capacity, supporting Windows Server (A/D, Group Policy) environments, able to migrate O365 and possess the communication level to roadmap technology solutions and services for the small-to-midsize business, and mentor junior techs in the Chicago market. Systems Engineer Tier 3 and Team Lead will support migrations to the cloud (Windows, 365, VMware, Citrix) for small to mid-size companies.

Systems Engineer Tier 3 and Team Lead Desired Skills:

This opportunity provides a work environment that keeps the work day interesting and stimulating.  The ideal Systems Engineer Tier 3 and Team Lead candidate for this position will have 3-5+ years of experience deploying and supporting of SMB environments: servers (Windows), networking (SonicWall and Cisco on the G.U.I) and VMware or Hyper-V, Citrix, VDI and XenDesktop.  We will take care of the rest helping you develop the skills to grow from a Systems Engineer Tier 3 to a purely Projects, Project Management, C-Level Manager or vCIO career track.

The Systems Engineer Tier 3 and Team Lead will be working on 1-2 new client projects at a time, local travel only (20 mile radius).  Excellent customer service skills and a desire to increase knowledge of cloud technology, virtualization and networks for small-to-medium business solutions. We are looking for someone with experience in the following technologies:

  • Windows (Active Directory and Group Policy creation) VMware and Cloud Technologies
  • Office 365, Public cloud experience (Azure and AWS desired)
  • VMware ESXi or Hyper-V, P2V migrations , Citrix, VDI or XenApp/XenDesktop
  • Administration with Cloud migrations of Windows Server 2012 R2 and 2016
  • PowerShell is a plus!

Benefits:
• 401K match up to 6%
• Medical Insurance (100% covered)
• PTO

Salary: between $60k-$80k + bonus

Location: Skokie, IL

Systems Engineer Tier 3 and Team Lead possessing Cloud or Managed Service Provider Industry Experience are strongly preferred, but on-the-job experience can be substituted for certifications.