Job Description

An international chemical manufacturing and solutions company in the

Itasca, IL area

is looking for an

IT Infrastructure & Operation Specialist

who responsible for designing and implementing the company's IT infrastructure systems as well as network management.

IT Infrastructure & Operation Specialist Responsibilities:

- Design, implement and maintain core IT infrastructure systems

- Write scripts to automate processes

- Monitor overall IT systems to ensure high performance and stability

- Maintain and improve backup systems

- Maintain and monitor network security and seek for an improvements

-Responsible for assisting help desk responsibilities as well as perform system updates,

- Ensure systems meet security requirements

- Design and develop communication systems

- Provide technical support for hardware and software issues

IT Infrastructure & Operation Specialist Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Business

- At least 3 years of experience with IT infrastructure

- At least 3 years of experience with M365, Entra ID

- At least 3 years of experience with network work support

- experience with Jira ticket is a plus

- Ability to travel up to 10 percent to MI and CA

- Strong communication and organizational skills

- This position includes manufacturing and warehousing work environment. While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you're a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:

IT infrastructure: 3 years (Required) Azure: 3 years (Required) Entra: 3 years (Required) Intune: 3 years (Required) Office 365: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person