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The Planet Group

Senior System Engineer

The Planet Group, Niles, Illinois, United States, 60714

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This range is provided by The Planet Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Direct Hire - No 3rd Party Recruiters

Responsibilities:

Design, deploy, configure, and manage Windows Server environments (2012+) across physical and virtual server and storage platforms, including VMware and Hyper‑V

Administer Microsoft Cloud technologies such as Azure infrastructure, Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID, Exchange, and SharePoint

Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networking systems

Administer Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPO), DNS, DHCP, and related services to support enterprise‑wide user and resource management

Oversee system patching, security updates, and vulnerability remediation to maintain a strong security posture

Implement and enforce network security controls to protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats

Manage storage solutions (SAN/NAS) and implement reliable backup and recovery strategies, including Veeam

Ensure 24/7 high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) for critical infrastructure systems

Develop, document, and routinely test disaster recovery and business continuity plans

Create and maintain comprehensive infrastructure documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures

Monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, and perform tuning to optimize system reliability and efficiency

Provide Tier 3 desktop support for complex issues, with availability to assist Tier 1/2 support as needed (less than 20%)

Work on‑site full‑time for the first three months, with potential for a one‑day‑per‑week hybrid schedule thereafter; must be available on‑call for critical issues

Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in systems engineering or advanced system administration within a mid‑size enterprise environment

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience

Deep expertise in Microsoft Windows Server (current and recent versions)

Hands‑on experience with virtualization technologies, preferably Hyper‑V

Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing, switching, wireless, and firewall technologies

Experience working with MSPs/MSSPs for NOC and SOC services

Solid knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity best practices

Strong background in cybersecurity principles, tools, and best practices

Proficiency in PowerShell for automation, task scheduling, and configuration management

Experience driving process improvements and systems optimization initiatives

Strong communication skills with a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

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