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System Administrator; Information Technology​/Software

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for: Black Pen Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-28
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Administrator, Cybersecurity
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 79000 - 112000 USD Yearly USD 79000.00 112000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: System Administrator (Information Technology/Software)

Our client, a leading Software, Information and Communication Technologies company, operates internationally (Athens, Brussels, Luxembourg, Copenhagen, Stockholm, London, Nicosia, Hong-Kong, Valetta, etc). Our client is a renowned supplier of IT services to government institutions, multinational corporations, public administrations and multinational companies, research and academic institutes.

Job type: Full time/Permanent

Location: Germany

Workplace: Remote

Please note that we can consider only EU candidates for this position due to security clearance.

Requirements
  • In-depth knowledge of cloud technologies;
  • In-depth knowledge of the administration of servers and operating systems (Linux);
  • In-depth knowledge of network protocols and services (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP);
  • In-depth knowledge of cryptographic procedures and the use of digital signatures and certificates;
  • In-depth knowledge of network security, encryption and access controls;
  • In-depth knowledge of virtualised environments and cloud services;
  • In-depth knowledge of IT security and data protection;
  • In-depth knowledge of monitoring and backup tools;
  • In-depth knowledge of the set-up and handling of distributed systems (incl. geo-redundancy);
  • In-depth knowledge of configuring and monitoring distributed systems both on application servers and in cloud-based environments;
  • At least 3 years of demonstrable practical experience;
  • Based in Germany;
  • Fluent command of oral and written German (level C2 required) and English at a sufficient level;
Responsibilities
  • Installation, configuration and maintenance of servers, operating systems and network components;
  • Ensuring the availability, performance and security of the IT infrastructure;
  • Administration of user accounts and authorisations;
  • Monitoring and maintenance of the systems as well as performance of regular backups;
  • Error analysis and troubleshooting in the IT infrastructure;
  • Documentation of the system configurations and processes;
  • Support in the implementation of new hardware and software;
  • Analysis and assessment of security risks and threats;
  • Anticipation and early identification of problems;
  • Derivation, formulation and implementation of problem‑solving strategies;
  • Target‑group‑appropriate communication and explanation of problems and their effects to the Client;
  • Implementation of suitable measures taking into account functional and non‑functional requirements (e.g. high availability of the system) as well as extensive quality assurance;
Benefits

We believe in rewarding talent and dedication. Here's what you can expect as part of our client’s team:

  • Competitive full‑time salary;
  • Private Health Coverage on the Company’s group program;

  • Flexible Working Hours;
  • Top‑of‑the‑Line Tools;
  • Professional Development:
    Benefit from language courses, specialized training, and continuous learning opportunities;

  • Career Growth:
    Work with some of the most innovative and exciting specialists in the industry;

  • Dynamic Work Environment:
    Thrive in a setting that offers challenging goals, autonomy, and mentoring, fostering both personal and company growth.

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