Onsite Systems Administrator (LII)

$ 2,500 Sign-On Bonus ($ 1,250 paid day 90 / $ 1,250 paid day 180)

Chroma Color Corporation, headquartered in McHenry, Illinois is built on the strength of market leaders (Breen, Carolina Color, Chroma, Hudson Color, Polymer Concentrates, Plastics Color Corporation, Epolin, Color Resources and J. Meyer & Sons) who have come together to form an exciting company creating unlimited potential to win in the marketplace.

Chroma has 7 locations throughout the United States.

We have a broad customer base with extensive product offerings and technologies.

Many of our materials are used in products you might see every day— for example if you washed your hair this morning, the shampoo bottle you used may have been made from one of our products.

Or if you were working outside with lawn care equipment or a chain saw, one of our products may have helped you accomplish a task to help you maintain your home.

More unique uses of our products can be seen in specialized applications where our products support our active military in the work they do to keep all of us safe.

From routine daily-life to life-saving applications—we make a difference.

Our broad scope of products and services keeps our environment interesting and challenging with a culture focused on success.

If you want to make a difference in a fast-paced environment with a company large enough to offer you room to grow but not so large that you become “just a number”, Chroma might be the ideal company for you.

We offer a competitive salary, an incentive bonus plan and competitive benefit programs.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, company paid life and long-term and short-term disability programs plus flexible spending accounts and a strong 401(k) matching program.

In addition, we offer a generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Program.

Most benefits start day one!

Overview

*** YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH MANAGING/MAINTAINING SERVERS****

Chroma Color is seeking to hire a Systems Administrator to support Chroma Colors end users, Servers, and networks. As a Chroma Color team member, you will perform a variety of system updates, computer roll outs, helpdesk tickets, end users support and data center projects. Your role will focus on daily tickets from end users with expansion into Server and Network projects. Chroma Color’s currently operates 6 facilities in 4 states with remote support to all facilities.

Responsibilities

Reporting to Manager of Infrastructure:

• Deploy and administer Windows Server in physical or virtual (Hyper-V) environment.

• Perform hardware installation and configuration as per defined process.

• Layer 2 & Layer 3 Network administration (setting up VLAN and Routing).

• Monitoring & remediating all aspects of cyber security.

• Administer users, groups, and computers in Active Directory.

• Monitor Windows desktop and laptop patching schedule, resolve issues with unpatched computers, and coordinate patch installation with other teams when necessary.

• Maintain helpdesk support queue, prioritize support tickets, and resolve issues.

• Monitor end point & server health using LogicMonitor dashboard as well as take appropriate steps to resolve issues.

• Manage and roll out Desktop/Laptop equipment to end users as needed.

• Must be able to lead complex project independently.

Desired Experience & Education and Physical Requirements

• Key competencies:

working independently, customer centricity, collaboration, strong communication skills (both written and verbal), advanced critical thinking, problem solving skills, team leadership, ability to work independently and participation.

Must have strong attention to detail, good follow-up skills and time management abilities.

• Education:

College Degree in and computer related discipline or 3 – 5 years hands on experience as a Systems Administrator

• Ability to isolate and diagnose root causes of incidents

• Elite analytic and problem-solving skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work successfully with an integrated support team

• In depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server administration and installation.

• Experience:

• Proven experience with operating system life cycle and configuration management.

• Experience with cyber security, vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and patching systems.

• Experience with managing Hyper-V server environment

• Ability to Configure and maintain Cisco Network Switches along with WatchGuard Firewalls

• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.

• General Description Maintains and operates computer systems as well as networks. Installs, supports, and manages servers and resolves issues as needed.

• Installs patches and performs system backups and recovery.

• Monitors system configuration and maintains data files. Relies on limited knowledge and professional discretion to achieve goals.

• Works under general supervision and usually reports to a project leader or manager, though some ingenuity and flexibility is required.

• Linux experience is a plus

• Physical Demands:

While performing duties, the employee will generally sit at a desk but may be required to stand and walk.

Must be able to communicate extensively with customers by phone and email.