Bowman Williams
System Administrator Level 2.5 (MSP)
Bowman Williams, Palatine, Illinois, United States, 60251
Senior Business Operations Manager & Cloud Recruiter at Bowman Williams
We are an MSP supporting small and mid sized businesses across the Chicagoland area. Our team offers the pace and variety of a local MSP with the support and structure of a larger organization. We value ownership, consistency, and continuous learning, and we are looking for a System Administrator with MSP experience who wants to grow while taking on meaningful technical responsibility.
This role is a strong fit for a mid level MSP engineer who can handle escalations, keep server environments healthy, and contribute to Microsoft 365 and Azure projects. You will work across multiple client networks, support cloud migrations, and partner with senior engineers on upgrades and modernization work.
Responsibilities
Take ownership of escalations across Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Azure, and core networking
Administer Windows Server 2016 to 2022 including Active Directory and Group Policy
Support Microsoft 365 migrations and improvements including Exchange Online and OneDrive
Work with Azure services including Entra ID, Intune, and Azure Virtual Desktop
Troubleshoot DNS, DHCP, VPN connectivity, VLANs, and firewall related issues
Assist with infrastructure upgrades, refreshes, and cloud transition projects
Maintain clean documentation and ticket updates in PSA and RMM tools
Travel to client sites as needed for deployments, maintenance, and higher touch support
Qualifications
3 to 5 years of MSP experience supporting multiple client environments
Strong skills in Microsoft 365, Azure, and Windows Server 2016 to 2022
Solid networking fundamentals including DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and firewalls
Experience supporting Entra ID, Intune, and Azure Virtual Desktop
Comfortable handling escalations and participating in project work
Familiarity with Autotask and Kaseya or similar MSP toolsets
Strong communication, documentation, and problem solving skills
Certifications like Network+ or Microsoft 365 or Azure are a plus
Location, Pay, and Benefits
Chicagoland area role with client site visits as needed
Hybrid schedule after onboarding, 2 to 3 days work from home
Salary up to $90K plus monthly performance bonus
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Mileage reimbursement for client visits
Training and certification reimbursement
Supportive MSP culture with clear growth path
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
Paid paternity leave
Paid maternity leave
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This role is a strong fit for a mid level MSP engineer who can handle escalations, keep server environments healthy, and contribute to Microsoft 365 and Azure projects. You will work across multiple client networks, support cloud migrations, and partner with senior engineers on upgrades and modernization work.
Responsibilities
Take ownership of escalations across Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Azure, and core networking
Administer Windows Server 2016 to 2022 including Active Directory and Group Policy
Support Microsoft 365 migrations and improvements including Exchange Online and OneDrive
Work with Azure services including Entra ID, Intune, and Azure Virtual Desktop
Troubleshoot DNS, DHCP, VPN connectivity, VLANs, and firewall related issues
Assist with infrastructure upgrades, refreshes, and cloud transition projects
Maintain clean documentation and ticket updates in PSA and RMM tools
Travel to client sites as needed for deployments, maintenance, and higher touch support
Qualifications
3 to 5 years of MSP experience supporting multiple client environments
Strong skills in Microsoft 365, Azure, and Windows Server 2016 to 2022
Solid networking fundamentals including DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and firewalls
Experience supporting Entra ID, Intune, and Azure Virtual Desktop
Comfortable handling escalations and participating in project work
Familiarity with Autotask and Kaseya or similar MSP toolsets
Strong communication, documentation, and problem solving skills
Certifications like Network+ or Microsoft 365 or Azure are a plus
Location, Pay, and Benefits
Chicagoland area role with client site visits as needed
Hybrid schedule after onboarding, 2 to 3 days work from home
Salary up to $90K plus monthly performance bonus
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Mileage reimbursement for client visits
Training and certification reimbursement
Supportive MSP culture with clear growth path
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
Paid paternity leave
Paid maternity leave
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bowman Williams by 2x.
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