Senior Systems Engineer

Move the world with us 

AIT is a global freight forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Chicago. Are you looking for an exciting and varied job? Then you are exactly right for us Become part of the international supply chain and move the world with us  

Does that sound interesting? Then make AIT Worldwide Logistics the next stop on your career ladder 

The Senior Systems Administrator ensures availability of Windows Server running in Azure & AWS, while overseeing the installation, maintenance, upgrade, and patching of the systems. Analyzes server performance and proactively addresses issues. Confirms continuity of systems and cloud environments are running optimally. Manage enterprise wide O365, Azure and AWS environments.

• Manage and maintain Azure, O365 and AWS environments
• Install/maintain/upgrade/patch Windows Server 2016/2022
• Proactively resolves potential issues on Windows Server
• Deploy and manage Windows servers running in Azure\AWS.
• Ability to analyze, diagnose, and resolve AD, email, O365 and server issues quickly.
• Strong experience managing Microsoft enterprise products, including O365, Active Directory, Exchange, and other E5 offerings, both on prem and in the Azure Cloud.
• Create change control processes and documentation for Windows, Azure and AWS solutions.
• Be the technical authority and mentor junior team members in Azure, Server, Email and cloud administration.

Minimum Qualifications

Education (Required Minimum):

• No college degree or Associates degree – 10 years' experience in a Systems Administration role
• Bachelor's degree – 7 years' experience in a Systems Administration role

Related Experience (Required prior experience):

• Experience in a Systems Administration role with in-depth, hands-on experience in the following areas:
  • Azure
  • Exchange and all O365 apps.
  • AWS
  • Windows Server 2016/2022 administration
  • Active Directory, DHCP, DNS
  • PowerShell
  • Terraform
• Applicable experience includes, but is not limited to, computer and networking infrastructure, operating systems, application software development, project management, regulatory compliance

  Certifications (Preferred):

  • Current MCSE (Infrastructure or Cloud Platform)
  • Azure
  • AWS

  Computer Skills (basic, knowledgeable, advanced):

  • Terraform or similar infrastructure as code solution
  • PowerShell

  Critical Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Behaviors

• High level of self-motivation with the ability to work well independently and in a collaborative environment
• The ability to maintain confidentiality regarding information processed, stored, or accessed by the systems is required
• The ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and to reason analytically is required
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in writing technical specifications are required
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
  • Strong team player
  • Ability to work independently and within teams

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, we offer great programs for our employees, for example, 5 volunteer hours a year to give back to the community in a charitable event. 

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarding company headquartered in Chicago USA. For more than 40 years, customers have relied on AIT as an industry leader for supply chain solutions with a consultative approach, a global network and trusted partners in virtually every industry. These include aviation, automotive, consumer retail, food, government, healthcare, high-tech, industrial and life sciences. Backed by sustainable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model enables customized door-to-door deliveries by sea, air, land and rail - on time and on budget. With experienced teammates, in more than 100 global locations across Asia, Europe, India and North America, AIT offers full-service options, these include customs brokerage, warehouse management and all-round worry-free services.