System Administrator

KEEP ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS RUNNING AT COILCRAFT Systems Administrator

Are you a systems-focused IT professional who enjoys building, maintaining, and improving reliable infrastructure? Do you want to work in a stable, manufacturing-driven environment where your work directly supports business operations?

Coilcraft is a successful, privately held global manufacturer headquartered in Cary, Illinois, with a worldwide reputation for high-quality passive electronic components. Our products support industries including telecommunications, computing, automotive, broadband communications, and consumer electronics.

We are seeking a Systems Administrator to join our IT team and help maintain, secure, and evolve the systems infrastructure that supports our global operations.

• Deploy, configure, and maintain systems infrastructure including servers, storage, operating systems, and virtualization platforms
• Monitor system performance and proactively address issues to ensure high availability, reliability, and optimal performance
• Perform regular security assessments, apply patches and updates, and implement security best practices
• Support capacity planning to accommodate growth and changing business requirements
• Provide technical support to end users and other IT teams for systems-related incidents and challenges
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
• Collaborate with IT peers to develop integrated solutions aligned with business and technology standards
• Automate routine tasks using scripting and configuration management tools
• Work with vendors and service providers on procurement, maintenance, and support of systems hardware and software
• Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Proven experience working as a Systems Administrator or in a similar role
• Strong working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience configuring and managing virtualization platforms such as Hyper‑V
• Knowledge of server hardware, storage systems, and server architecture
• Familiarity with security tools, encryption, authentication, and patch management
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while meeting deadlines

• Scripting experience (Power Shell, Bash, or similar)
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Exposure to manufacturing or enterprise environments

• Stability:
  Join a privately held company with a 75+ year history
• Meaningful Work:
  Support systems that keep manufacturing and operations running
• Collaborative Environment:
  Work with a close-knit IT team and cross‑functional partners
• Growth Opportunity:
  Expand your technical skill set across infrastructure, security, and virtualization
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health insurance, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, and more
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Profit Sharing
• Vision Insurance

Coilcraft is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

• This position may require compliance with ITAR export regulations; applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status.