VMware Systems Administrator

Post Date

Sep 27, 2023

Location

Wood Dale,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60191
US
Oct 23, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

System Administrator

Req #

CHI-654033

Pay Rate

$60 - $90 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Our client is looking for a VMware systems administrator to join the team for infrastructure management and support. The role focuses on servers and VMware. The System Administrator will work as a team member to design, deploy, oversee, and support a 65+ site infrastructure. This can include but is not limited to installing hardware and software, deploying application infrastructure, and supporting cloud and on-premises infrastructure.

Required Skills & Experience

* 5+ years of systems administration experience -- specifically as a VMware Admin.

* Experience building, installing, and managing a VMware environment.

* Extensive Windows server and SAN technology knowledge.

o Active directory

o Certificate services

o IIS

* Extensive system maintenance experience:

o Patches

o Service packs

o Security configurations

o Hot fixes

o Disaster recovery

* BA in related Field

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.