Career Opportunities with Baxter and Woodman Inc
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Concentric Integration , a subsidiary of Baxter & Woodman, Inc.
Your future position: IT Consultant
Choose your location: Chicago, Crystal Lake, Naperville, or Bannockburn, IL
About the role, Your Impact:
Concentric Integration provides full-service automation of water/wastewater systems (including design, implementation, and support). The IT Consultant role requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and customer relationship management skills. The IT Consultant works directly with clients and management to design, troubleshoot, and maintain technology solutions for Concentric clients in a fast-paced growth environment. The IT Consultant will provide internal support to staff and oversee IT projects. Municipal-specific expertise is preferred but not required. Full-cycle project-focused IT experience is expected.
What your day-to-day will look like:
- Work with other Concentric staff to successfully implement municipal technology applications (SCADA, AMR, GIS, etc.) and standard business software.
- Directly interface, consult, and communicate with clients & management.
- Monitor security advisories to ensure necessary IT-related security updates, patches, and preventive measures are in place.
- Ensure that all IT equipment, hardware, and software are regularly updated.
- Administer and maintain system firewalls and related security devices.
- Work with other Concentric team members to maintain budget, schedule, and client satisfaction.
- Develop and implement IT policies and procedures to improve the overall efficiency and security of the department.
- Proactively research emerging technologies and trends in the IT industry, including cybersecurity, and recommend new solutions to improve the department's operations.
- Strong attention to detail and deliverable quality (format, content, readability) is expected.
- Ability to travel locally as required.
- Assist the Concentric team with system development design, testing, and implementation.
- Remain "on-call" 24/7 to troubleshoot network/server outages.
Must-haves, what you will bring:
- 8+ years of experience in an IT consultant role.
- Experience with Windows Operating Systems 10 and 11, Server 2016/2019/2022
- Experience with the Active Directory, Group Policy, and server virtualization (Microsoft and/or VMware)
- Hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting wired and wireless networks, including network security, VPN, firewalls, and VLANS.
- Document issues and resolutions by utilizing the service desk system.
- Experience writing clear, concise technical documentation and communicating non-technically.
- Excellent organizational and follow-up skills with strong attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
- Microsoft Certifications or related certification(s)
Compensation: The pay range for this role is $89,440-$110,240. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.
You matter! Our outstanding benefits - At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. This commitment is evident in our healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans. Additionally, we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements.
Concentric Integration is an equal opportunity - affirmative action – M/F/Vet/Disability employer.
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