System Administrator III

Description

SALARY

$117,624.56 - $121,329.74

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs installation, administration, monitoring and management of enterprise class virtualization platform on Intel / VMWare / HyperV technologies and Windows Server systems.

Qualifications

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installs and administers various server systems using VMWare, HyperV, Windows and Linux technologies.
• Performs testing of systems, programs and oversees detection of errors.
• Performs server system updates, reviews reports and problem records to evaluate performance of computer system.
• Analyzes performance of server systems by evaluating performance indicators, such as system response time, number of transactions per second and number of programs being processed at once, as well as engaging in discussions (troubleshooting) with other System Administrators to ensure that systems are operating efficiently.
• Implements changes to system software so that system performance will meet objectives.
• Reviews computer system capabilities, workflow and scheduling limitations to determine if requested changes to operating system are possible.
• Writes description of steps taken to modify system and procedures required to implement new software or hardware.
• Monitors the changes into server systems to correct errors.
• Collaborates with application support team to analyze performance of overall systems.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs :

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CHALLENGES

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

WORKING CONDITIONS

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

Additional Details Employees and / or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.

Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

During the hiring process, CTA's Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

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Primary Location

: USA-Illinois-Chicago

Job

: Information Technology

Job Posting

: Oct 31, 2025, 9 : 01 : 39 PM

Position Type : Full-time Permanent (FTP)