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Systems Administrator / Network Engineer

Motion Recruitment

Chicago · On-site Full-time Mid Level $100k – $150k/yr 1mo ago

About the role

A well-established, multi-site organization in the food and hospitality space is expanding its internal IT team to support a major technology transformation. This full-time Systems Administrator / Network Engineer role focuses on enterprise infrastructure, cloud productivity tools, and large-scale network modernization across corporate and field locations. The environment is primarily Windows-based with a strong emphasis on Cisco Meraki networking and Microsoft 365 technologies.

The engineer hired into this role will play a meaningful part in a multi-phase network overhaul while still owning core systems that keep the business running every day. The team is small, collaborative, and trusted by leadership, offering visibility, autonomy, and long-term growth for someone who enjoys being both hands-on and strategic.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 3+ years of experience in systems administration or network engineering
  • Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki (switches, APs, templates, cameras)
  • Microsoft 365 administration (Entra ID, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive)
  • Active Directory administration, group policy, and user provisioning
  • Windows Server environments and desktop support
  • VPN access, backups, patching, and general infrastructure support
  • Experience supporting distributed or multi-location environments

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Experience supporting restaurant or retail technology environments
  • POS system support (Toast or similar)
  • VoIP or Zoom Phone systems
  • Vendor management and project-based IT work
  • Comfort supporting users both remotely and on-site

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

  • 40% Cisco Meraki Networking & WiFi
  • 30% Microsoft 365 / Active Directory / Azure
  • 20% Windows Server & End-User Systems
  • 10% POS, VoIP, and peripheral systems

Daily Responsibilities

  • 70% Hands-On Technical Work
  • 10% Vendor & Project Coordination
  • 20% Team Collaboration & Internal Support

The Offer

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Skills

Active DirectoryAzureCisco MerakiEntra IDExchangeMicrosoft 365OneDriveSharePointTeamsToastVoIPVPNWindows ServerZoom Phone

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