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CyberClan

System Administrator

CyberClan, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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About CyberClan Founded in 2006,

CyberClan

is a global leader in cybersecurity and incident response. We help organisations recover quickly and securely from cyber incidents, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum resilience. With expert teams located across multiple time zones, we provide support and solutions around the clock, ensuring our clients receive continuous care and expertise whenever they need it.

About the Role We’re seeking a skilled and proactive

System Administrator

to join our Post‑Breach Remediation team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a cybersecurity‑focused environment, supporting clients in restoring and strengthening their IT infrastructure following incidents.

You’ll be involved in a wide range of technical activities — from designing and deploying systems to hands‑on infrastructure work such as server installation and configuration.

The role spans both on‑site and remote support and requires frequent travel across the US, occasionally at short notice.

Key Responsibilities

Rapidly assess and restore client environments impacted by cybersecurity incidents, including ransomware encryption or data exfiltration.

Build, configure, and maintain physical, virtual, and cloud‑based servers, ensuring secure and stable operations.

Design and implement tailored IT infrastructure recovery plans based on the unique needs and technologies of each client.

Restore functionality across the full technology stack — from hypervisors and servers to desktops, laptops, and network devices.

Work at the network, infrastructure, and user level to bring systems back online safely, securely, and efficiently.

Manage and recover core services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPO, and remote access tools.

Collaborate closely with client teams, adapting to their environments and tools while bringing expert‑level knowledge and professionalism.

Maintain and restore backup and disaster recovery solutions, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.

Participate in an on‑call rotation to provide critical infrastructure support during high‑pressure recovery scenarios.

Helpdesk Support –

providing frontline assistance and resolving user issues

3rd Line Support –

handling complex escalations and advanced troubleshooting

Field Engineer –

delivering on‑site technical support and installations

Backup Engineer –

managing data protection, recovery, and continuity solutions

Server Engineer –

building, configuring, and maintaining server infrastructure

Infrastructure Engineer –

designing and supporting core IT systems and networks

Cloud Engineer –

deploying and managing services across platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Microsoft 365

System Administrator –

overseeing daily operations, system health, and performance

Essential Technical Skills

Windows Server 2008–2025

Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPO

Remote Desktop Services, RDP and 3rd party remoting tools.

Backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, BackupExec)

Desktop imaging tools (MDT, SCCM, Intune)

Networking fundamentals (IP, routing, switching, firewalls)

PowerShell scripting and automation

Web and email filtering

Familiarity with cybersecurity environments or incident response

Experience with:

Security hardening (VPNs, firewalls, group policies)

Security monitoring tools (e.g., SIEM)

SQL DB

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Calm and confident in high‑pressure situations

Strong organisational and time management skills

Willingness to travel frequently and work on‑site

Self‑driven and adaptable to evolving priorities

Supportive team player with mentoring capabilities

Qualifications

Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred certifications:

CompTIA Network+, Server+, Security+

Microsoft MCSA/MCSE

Microsoft AZ‑900/ AZ‑104

ITIL, PRINCE2, or PMI

Job Type Full‑time/Exempt

Preferred Location Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan

% of Travel Required Up to 70%

Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Equal Opportunity Employer CyberClan is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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