What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administrator (Remote Flexibility in Chicago Area) position at Cardinal Intellectual Property?
Cardinal Intellectual Property, an Intellectual Property Services Company, is seeking a Systems Adm inistrator. Our staff includes scientists, patent agents, attorneys, and former patent examiners who conduct in-depth patent research and analysis. We also provide intellectual property monitoring services for docketing, trademarks and copyrights, competitive intelligence, litigation, and licensing. Our office is in Evanston, just a few blocks from Northwestern University's campus and close to the Davis Street one stop and the Metra (Union Pacific North). You can visit our website ( www.cardinal-ip.com ) for more information.
The company culture is creative, fast-paced, and focused on massive growth. We strive to foster an environment that promotes growth, appreciates diversity of thought, and provides continuous opportunities for development.
Job Description :
The Systems Administrator is responsible for the design, maintenance, security, and operation of the systems connected to the Cardinal network. This position also involves providing support for technology issues and occasional end-user assistance. Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment. They will also be required to support off-hours change windows and participate in on-call responsibilities.
Position Responsibilities / Duties :
- Architect, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot Active Directory, Group Policies, Windows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022, Windows roles and features, and clustered file server environments.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, Microsoft 365 groups, distribution groups, and licenses.
- Perform patch management and apply software updates and security patches to systems promptly.
- Collaborate with the security team to implement and maintain security policies and compliance measures.
- Manage and support Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, troubleshooting, problem ticket escalations, and end-user documentation.
- Manage and maintain virtualized server environments using VMware software.
- Administer and monitor Remote Desktop Services, addressing performance issues and troubleshooting as needed.
- Utilize knowledge of Azure services to design and manage Azure environments, configuring and managing Azure resources through the Azure Portal, Azure CLI, and PowerShell.
- Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
- Provide Tier 3-level user and hardware support for Windows-based network systems.
- Conduct root cause analysis to recover from service interruptions quickly and prevent recurring problems.
- Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required.
- Work extended and / or alternative hours for system upgrades or other tasks as necessary (e.g., Change Windows).
Required Skills and Abilities :
Windows Group Policies
Qualifications :
4 years in a system administrator role.
Why Join Us?
Cardinal Intellectual Property, Inc. provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or local statute or ordinance.
Accommodations are considered for IWD (Individual With Disability) and protected veterans.
