Associate Systems Administrator (Local/Hybrid)
Peoria, IL (Hybrid)
$68K/yr – $97K/yrFull time
Posted 4 months ago
Job Description
Salary Range: $68,000 - $97,000
Apply by: April 14, 2026
This salary is based on experience and qualifications, in alignment with the level of responsibility assigned. This role offers opportunity for professionals at various career stages to contribute meaningfully and grow within our organization. For a list of our benefits please click here.
This is a Hybrid/local position. If you are local to central Illinois, this job requires you to work in the Peoria, IL office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday with the option to work from home Monday and Friday.
The Associate Systems Administrator is an internal role helps to administrate the day-to-day IT infrastructure and support employees at Simantel. They assist with deploying and maintaining IT infrastructure as well as assisting with support ticket escalations.
As An Associate Systems Administrator, My Objective Is
To maintain a modern and reliable technology environment that supports high system availability and a positive employee experience, while continuously building technical expertise and contributing to the stability and scalability of core systems.
The outcomes I need to produce for the agency are:
Apply by: April 14, 2026
This salary is based on experience and qualifications, in alignment with the level of responsibility assigned. This role offers opportunity for professionals at various career stages to contribute meaningfully and grow within our organization. For a list of our benefits please click here.
This is a Hybrid/local position. If you are local to central Illinois, this job requires you to work in the Peoria, IL office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday with the option to work from home Monday and Friday.
The Associate Systems Administrator is an internal role helps to administrate the day-to-day IT infrastructure and support employees at Simantel. They assist with deploying and maintaining IT infrastructure as well as assisting with support ticket escalations.
As An Associate Systems Administrator, My Objective Is
To maintain a modern and reliable technology environment that supports high system availability and a positive employee experience, while continuously building technical expertise and contributing to the stability and scalability of core systems.
The outcomes I need to produce for the agency are:
- High systems uptime
- Advancing the technology roadmap
- Effectively resolving support requests
- Consistent and reliable execution of day-to-day IT operations
- Improved response times and user experience for IT support
- Fast and efficient infrastructure maintenance
- Collaborate with internal teams to implement new systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex, escalated, support requests
- Communicate clearly with users
- Monitor systems and ticket queue
- Assist in maintaining system performance, reliability, and security standards
- Document processes, configurations, and recurring solutions
- Develop familiarity with backup processes, system monitoring, and access management
- Familiarity with Proxmox, Ubiquity, and Synology or similar technologies
- Comfortability with command-line, and writing and executing scripts
- Familiarity with Debian Linux and proficiency with macOS and Windows operating systems
- Familiarity with Okta and Microsoft 365
- Familiarity with SimpleMDM, Munki, and AutoPkg, or comparable tools
- Foundational understanding of networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls)
- Basic understanding of security best practices and system hardening
- Ability to follow documented processes and contribute to improving them
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a ticket-driven environment
- Systems are up to date
- IT Team projects are being completed on time
- Clear and consistent communication with end users and internal teams
- Documentation is created and kept up to date
- Systems stability and uptime remain the same or improve
- User satisfaction with IT has increased
- Increased ability to independently manage infrastructure tasks
- Reduced need for escalation as technical proficiency grows
- Meaningful contributions to system improvements and team efficiency
Simantel
Over forty years of experience in strategic marketing and building long-term relationships between brands and the people they serve. We’re at our best when we’re working together with colleagues and clients alike, gaining a deeper understanding to help solve their business problems. Our team of 150+ members in 23 different states is full of invested people who are experts in their field. We do it online and off, nationally and globally, and we do it all with a focus on customer success, delivering exactly what you need and always offering more. That’s why we’re: The agency of AND.TM Learn more at Simantel.com.
Salaries
Posted range
$68K/yr – $97K/yr
Taken straight from the job posting.
