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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome
Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under
My Documents → Additional Documents
section for each application.
Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please
do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials .
Job Requisition ID: 52577 Closing Date:
01/13/2026 Agency: Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois Salary:
$79,939 - $124,705 Job Type:
Salaried Category: Full Time County:
Cook or DuPage Number of Vacancies:
1
Please follow the directions below when applying for this position.
DO NOT CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION PLEASE VISIT THE TRS WEBSITE:
The Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois (TRS) is one of the largest public pension systems in the United States. We provide retirement, disability and survivor benefits to teachers, administrators and other public-school personnel employed outside the city of Chicago.
TRS serves over 456,000 members and manages a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio for the exclusive benefit of the membership.
TRS is an agency of the State of Illinois governed by a Board of Trustees. Full-and part-time employees are eligible for the State of Illinois comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental and vision coverage. All employees hired after August 17, 2001 participate in the TRS retirement pension plan. Employees also have the option to contribute to additional State of Illinois deferred compensation plans. The TRS pension plan is a participating reciprocal system under the Illinois Pension Code Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act.
Under direct supervision of the Technical Systems Supervisor, the Systems Administrator is responsible for ensuring the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house information systems that support core organizational functions. This is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all networked software and associated operating systems. This position will use effective communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments. The Systems Administrator works fluidly across the infrastructure elements of security, storage, and virtualization to deliver new availability, capacity, services, and safeguards.
Essential Functions
Manage Windows/Linux workstations and servers
Upgrading, installing, and configuring application software and computer hardware
Provide frontline support ensuring all tickets are resolved in a timely manner with limited disruptions
Establish and maintain current and correct documentation, assist with policy and procedure development
Creating and managing system permissions and user accounts
Assist in planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure
Training technical and non-technical staff on new systems, protocols, and best practices
Work alternate shifts when necessary and serve in an on-call capacity, including holidays and weekends as designated by the Technical Systems Manager or Supervisor
Essential Functions (Continued)
Assist with the planning and implementation of the TRS disaster recovery plan. This includes participating in the annual disaster recovery test
Serve as project leader to make recommendations for appropriate hardware/software solutions
Assist IT Engineers to ensure adequate security and technology policies are enacted
Occasional travel may be required
Perform other duties as required or assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical discipline and two (2) years of relevant experience
Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis
Adept knowledge of and experience working with PowerShell or other scripting language
Adept knowledge of network protocols and standards
Must be able to work within a fast-paced environment that requires frequent attention shifts
Adept communication skills, emotional intelligence, humility, and drive
Proactive, self-starter able to work with limited supervision
Adept time and project management skills
Work Hours:
8:30 - 4:30 M-F Headquarter Location: 2815 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702-3397 Work County:
Cook or DuPage Agency Contact:
Christina Lonbom Email : clonbom@trsil.org Phone #:
217-814-2226 Posting Group:
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
TRS is a non-code state agency.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates must submit applications through the TRS Careers Website:
Please follow all instructions and include all required documents. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
TRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or completing any pre-employment testing, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at (217) 814-2111, or HRServices@trsil.org. Hiring decisions are not based on or affected by political factors, including political sponsorship, affiliation, or support.
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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome
Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under
My Documents → Additional Documents
section for each application.
Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please
do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials .
Job Requisition ID: 52577 Closing Date:
01/13/2026 Agency: Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois Salary:
$79,939 - $124,705 Job Type:
Salaried Category: Full Time County:
Cook or DuPage Number of Vacancies:
1
Please follow the directions below when applying for this position.
DO NOT CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION PLEASE VISIT THE TRS WEBSITE:
The Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois (TRS) is one of the largest public pension systems in the United States. We provide retirement, disability and survivor benefits to teachers, administrators and other public-school personnel employed outside the city of Chicago.
TRS serves over 456,000 members and manages a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio for the exclusive benefit of the membership.
TRS is an agency of the State of Illinois governed by a Board of Trustees. Full-and part-time employees are eligible for the State of Illinois comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental and vision coverage. All employees hired after August 17, 2001 participate in the TRS retirement pension plan. Employees also have the option to contribute to additional State of Illinois deferred compensation plans. The TRS pension plan is a participating reciprocal system under the Illinois Pension Code Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act.
Under direct supervision of the Technical Systems Supervisor, the Systems Administrator is responsible for ensuring the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house information systems that support core organizational functions. This is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all networked software and associated operating systems. This position will use effective communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments. The Systems Administrator works fluidly across the infrastructure elements of security, storage, and virtualization to deliver new availability, capacity, services, and safeguards.
Essential Functions
Manage Windows/Linux workstations and servers
Upgrading, installing, and configuring application software and computer hardware
Provide frontline support ensuring all tickets are resolved in a timely manner with limited disruptions
Establish and maintain current and correct documentation, assist with policy and procedure development
Creating and managing system permissions and user accounts
Assist in planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure
Training technical and non-technical staff on new systems, protocols, and best practices
Work alternate shifts when necessary and serve in an on-call capacity, including holidays and weekends as designated by the Technical Systems Manager or Supervisor
Essential Functions (Continued)
Assist with the planning and implementation of the TRS disaster recovery plan. This includes participating in the annual disaster recovery test
Serve as project leader to make recommendations for appropriate hardware/software solutions
Assist IT Engineers to ensure adequate security and technology policies are enacted
Occasional travel may be required
Perform other duties as required or assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical discipline and two (2) years of relevant experience
Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis
Adept knowledge of and experience working with PowerShell or other scripting language
Adept knowledge of network protocols and standards
Must be able to work within a fast-paced environment that requires frequent attention shifts
Adept communication skills, emotional intelligence, humility, and drive
Proactive, self-starter able to work with limited supervision
Adept time and project management skills
Work Hours:
8:30 - 4:30 M-F Headquarter Location: 2815 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702-3397 Work County:
Cook or DuPage Agency Contact:
Christina Lonbom Email : clonbom@trsil.org Phone #:
217-814-2226 Posting Group:
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
TRS is a non-code state agency.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates must submit applications through the TRS Careers Website:
Please follow all instructions and include all required documents. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
TRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or completing any pre-employment testing, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at (217) 814-2111, or HRServices@trsil.org. Hiring decisions are not based on or affected by political factors, including political sponsorship, affiliation, or support.
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