
Sentinel is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer for one of our strategic partners. This administrator is responsible to install, administer, and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMware ESXi, HPE infrastructure, and Azure cloud environments that host critical Oracle and enterprise applications. This role is responsible for system availability, performance tuning, automation, patching, monitoring, security, disaster recovery, and infrastructure upgrades across data centers and manufacturing locations. The engineer will troubleshoot hardware and software issues, manage capacity and backups, support change management processes, document standards, and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation. Success requires strong problem-solving skills, proactive system management, and collaboration with internal teams and vendors.
This is a Direct Hire hybrid role based in downtown Chicago, IL
We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.
Compensation Range:
$82,000-$110,000/annually
What you get:
Our partner offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, with the company covering approximately 75% of premium costs. Employees are eligible for both a 401(k) with company match and a pension plan, along with optional benefits such as life, accident, legal, and pet insurance. The company also provides annual or quarterly bonus opportunities tied to safety, quality, and productivity performance, as well as paid time off and paid holidays.
MOTIVATED…..make IT happen!
Sentinel Technologies, Inc. has been rated a top workplace every year since 2012!
About Us:
Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs – from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of today’s global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL; Phoenix, AZ.; Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; and Denver, CO.
If you are MOTIVATED… you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, fosters growth through certification and hands-on training, and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact!
If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment – we’d like to have you join our team. Learn more at www.sentinel.com/careers.
As part of Sentinel's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a background check. Only those who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Sentinel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans. In accordance with Title VII and state regulations, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, disability, military, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
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When it comes to achieving a tangible ROI and sustainable performance from your IT environment, Sentinel takes the lead. Even as our services have spanned generations of technology, Sentinel has stayed at the forefront of IT developments and maintained a singular focus on providing practical and innovative solutions. With single-source accountability, Sentinel processes and teams can efficiently address a range of IT needs – from communications, to data center, to cloud and managed services. Our proven success has allowed us to expand from our original charter of providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the U.S. By aligning with many of today’s global technology leaders including Cisco, Microsoft, Dell EMC, NetApp and VMware, Sentinel solutions achieve tangible results.
Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with operating centers in Downers Grove, IL; Chicago, IL; Springfield, IL; Detroit, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Lansing, MI; Milwaukee, WI; Phoenix, AZ; and Denver, CO. Since 1982, opportunities at Sentinel have been created by achieving consistent growth in our core business coupled with expanded geographic reach and the rapid adoption of cutting edge technology. Our commitment to our employees has remained consistent through the years-to create a work environment that encourages creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, fosters growth through certification and hands-on training, and rewards success!
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