Junior Systems Administrator

ABOUT THE JOB:
MISUMI USA is the local subsidiary of a large Japanese manufacturer and distributor. Our Information Technology team has an opening for a Junior Systems Administrator. Your role will combine a variety of responsibilities commonly found in network engineer, systems administrator, and service desk analyst positions. This is a contract position reporting onsite in our Schaumburg, Illinois location. Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintain data and monitor system configurations to ensure data integrity and highest possible uptime.

• Support projects related to Cloud modernization, new product deployment, and security implementation.
• Serve as a backup to the Network Manager which will include patching servers, maintaining hypervisors / clusters, maintaining Veeam backups, Active Directory maintenance, etc.
• Resolve trouble / change tickets.
• Audit existing activity and alerts to provide a proactive approach to network management.
• Maintain cloud products including Intune, Office 365 with Exchange Online, AWS infrastructure, and security filtering services like Trustwave email filters, Microsoft Defender products, etc.
• Troubleshoot and assist users on any system/software/equipment on network.
• Work with Service Desk team to optimize workstation management and deployment using modern methods
• Establish and maintain user, computer, and service accounts.
• Provide after-hours system administration support, both onsite and to remote users as needed.
• Provide Remote desktop support and profile management
• Assist in the planning and execution of routine system maintenance and security audit activities.
• All other duties assigned by the manager.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:
 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• 2+ years of related experience
• Understanding of Network protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
• Understanding of Active Directory and Group Policies
• Understanding of cloud computing
• Understanding of hardware and software firewalls and network ports
• Understanding of workstation management / administration
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Detail-oriented
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
MISUMI will provide the training you need to be successful in this role, as well as opportunities for growth and innovation in our team-oriented company culture. We have outstanding benefits and retirement plans that allow you to focus on successfully doing your job and exceeding customer expectations and the excitement that comes with growth. Here are some other reasons to consider a career at MISUMI USA:
 

• Competitive growth opportunities
• Training and professional development
• Outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, short-term & long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, and an employee assistance plan
• Company-paid membership to a 24/7 on-site gym with a sauna
• Regular company and tenant social events in a Class A building
• On-site cafeteria with healthy food options
• Payday donuts

MISUMI is the most comprehensive and user-friendly resource for factory automation components. With a vast selection of 80 sextillion standard and customized parts, MISUMI is an unmatched, one stop shop for meeting customer specifications. We're committed to empowering customers to do incredible design work incredibly fast. MISUMI has been recognized by our employees and we are thrilled to be honored with two 2023 Comparably Awards: One for Happiest Employees and the other for Best Company Perks and Benefits after receiving an award in 2022 for Best Team Leadership. These awards, in combination, highlight our commitment to our employees and culture!