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On Call Systems Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Systems Engineer II - Citrix

Skokie, IL · Hybrid

$41.64 - $64.54/hr

Position: Systems Engineer II - Citrix * Location: Skokie, IL or Arlington Heights, IL or ... Performs On-call rotational duties by providing off hour support to supported platforms, software ...

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Systems Engineer

Libertyville, IL · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to support and evolve a complex enterprise infrastructure ... Ability to join a rotating on-call schedule and communicate effectively with both technical teams ...

Network Systems Engineer Department: IT, Corporate Location: Itasca, IL Type: Full-time Summary ... Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support as needed. * Other duties may be assigned.

Systems Engineer I

Hammond, IN · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Job Overview The TOC Systems Engineer will be part of Impact Networking's Managed IT organization ... Serve in scheduled after-hours, on-call rotations, providing timely response and resolution for ...

Systems Engineer I

Bolingbrook, IL · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Job Overview The TOC Systems Engineer will be part of Impact Networking's Managed IT organization ... Serve in scheduled after-hours, on-call rotations, providing timely response and resolution for ...

Job Overview The TOC Systems Engineer I will be part of Impact Networking's Managed IT organization ... Serve in scheduled after-hours, on-call rotations, providing timely response and resolution for ...

Sr. Systems Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

We are seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer to serve as a high-level technical escalation point for our ... Participate in the on-call rotation and work variable shifts as dictated by emergency public safety ...

Job Overview The TOC Systems Engineer I will be part of Impact Networking's Managed IT organization ... Serve in scheduled after-hours, on-call rotations, providing timely response and resolution for ...

About the role Parallel Works is hiring a Junior HPC Systems Engineer to learn supercomputing ... Documentation and on call: keep runbooks current, and join the on call rotation once trained into ...

About the role Parallel Works is hiring a Junior HPC Systems Engineer to learn supercomputing ... Documentation and on call: keep runbooks current, and join the on call rotation once trained into ...

Senior Control Systems Engineer

Aurora, IL · On-site

$165K - $171K/yr

Senior Control Systems Engineer The Role: Our Aurora, Illinois site is seeking a highly skilled ... Provide on-call support for assigned sites during site resource PTO periods and serve as a ...

Senior Control Systems Engineer

Aurora, IL · On-site

$165K - $171K/yr

Senior Control Systems Engineer The Role: Our Aurora, Illinois site is seeking a highly skilled ... Provide on-call support for assigned sites during site resource PTO periods and serve as a ...

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Junior Trading Systems Engineer to join our growing Trading ... Join an on-call rotation schedule to cover trading hours and weekend shifts, as needed ...

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How much do on call systems engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for on call systems engineer in Chicago, IL is $131,050.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,000.00 and $161,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an on call systems engineer?

On Call Systems Engineers are IT professionals responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting computer systems and networks outside regular business hours. They are typically available during nights, weekends, or holidays to respond to urgent technical issues, system outages, or security incidents. Their main goal is to ensure system reliability and minimize downtime by quickly addressing and resolving problems as they arise. On Call Systems Engineers often work as part of a rotating team and must be skilled in problem-solving, communication, and various technical domains.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an on call systems engineer?

To thrive as an On Call Systems Engineer, you need a solid background in computer science or IT, expertise in troubleshooting, and experience with system administration. Familiarity with monitoring tools, incident management platforms, and certifications like CompTIA Network+ or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate are commonly required. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and the capacity to remain calm under pressure are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure rapid resolution of critical issues and reliable system uptime, minimizing business disruptions.

What are some common challenges faced by on call systems engineers, and how can they be managed effectively?

On Call Systems Engineers often deal with unpredictable schedules and the pressure of resolving critical issues quickly, sometimes outside regular business hours. Managing these challenges involves strong time management, clear communication with team members, and thorough documentation to ensure smooth handovers. Many organizations provide tools and protocols to help engineers triage and prioritize incidents, and regular post-incident reviews can support continuous improvement. Building a supportive team culture and setting clear boundaries during off-call hours are also key to maintaining work-life balance.

Are on call systems engineers in high demand?

On call systems engineers are in high demand due to the need for 24/7 system reliability in industries like IT, telecommunications, and data centers. Employers seek candidates with strong troubleshooting skills, knowledge of networking, and experience with monitoring tools, often requiring certifications such as CompTIA or Cisco. The role's demand is expected to grow as technology reliance increases across sectors.

What are the most commonly searched types of Systems Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL?

The most popular types of Systems Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL are:

Infographic showing various On Call Systems Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 78% In-person, and 22% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $131,050 per year, or $63 per hour.

Systems Engineer II - Citrix

Endeavor Health

Skokie, IL • Hybrid

$41.64 - $64.54/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 399 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

382nd of 891 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$41.64 - $64.54 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

  • Position: Systems Engineer II - Citrix 
  • Location: Skokie, IL or Arlington Heights, IL or Warrenville, IL
  • Full Time
  • Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Required Travel: local travel to other corporate sites, hospitals will be required as needed (project work, support)
  • Hybrid: flexibility to work from home when not onsite supporting critical work.


Job Summary:

The Systems Engineer II’s role is to ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house information systems that support core organizational functions. This is achieved through researching, designing, building, configuring, testing, deploying, analyzing, administering, and maintaining/supporting environments and hardware, infrastructure and software platforms, and software technology components to meet current and future business needs for their specific technology portfolio. The Systems Engineer II will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues in order to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments.


The Systems Engineer II is responsible to researching, designing, building and planning as well as maintaining capabilities and executing on projects related to systems analysis, integration and support, scripting, developing solutions to support hardware, infrastructure, and software platforms and software technology components. The Systems Engineer II utilizes advanced systems, scripting and developer skills to execute project work related to analysis, integration, and resolution of moderately to highly complex incidents and problems affecting production systems and multiple applications. This role also helps lead the definition and update of items in the configuration management plan. The Systems Engineer II designs information systems that are appropriate for users' needs and consistent with the overall design of the organization's information systems architecture.


The Systems Engineer II leads aspects of the implementation and design of hardware and software platforms and solutions, developing designs to address business requirements, ensuring system scalability, security, performance and reliability. The Systems Engineer II typically works on more complex and larger impact projects and is expected to design highly optimal systems and processes as a result of broader and deeper experience. The Systems Engineer II possesses the ability to analyze and troubleshoot issues independently as well as coach other team members. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

This individual will join our Platform Engineering team, supporting the enterprise Citrix environment including XenApp, VDI, NetScaler.

What you will do:

  • Executes on objectives related to the on-going maintenance, expansion or upgrade of Endeavor Health’s software, platforms, infrastructure and devices within Endeavor Health. Collaborates with other Systems Engineers and Architects to ensure that modified hardware and software interacts appropriately across infrastructure and platforms; performance and data conversion impacts are considered; environments are developed and maintained and other areas of impact are addressed and meet business function and performance requirements.
  • Leads and works on technology initiatives within their span of control and portfolio with minimal direction and support, accomplishing critical milestones and apply changes to and using the technology within their span of control. Demonstrates high degree of proficiency in the platform as it applies their technology portfolio and work assignments.
  • Leads complex, hardware and software technology component analysis, and evaluation on resource requirements necessary to maintain/expand service levels or tune hardware and software infrastructure components for optimum performance.
  • Installs new software releases and system upgrades, evaluates and installs patches, and resolves software related problems. Patching is inclusive of assessing security patches based on criticality and enterprise impact.
  • Supports the software, platforms, devices and infrastructure within Endeavor Health by addressing inquiries, reported issues and problems.
  • Manages, troubleshoots and resolves alerts and tickets in accordance with detailed documentation from a moderate to high complexity in nature. Identifies tickets/incidents that need to be escalated to leadership with appropriate work documented and transition. Provides hardware break/fix resolution while working with associated vendors. Performs On-call rotational duties by providing off hour support to supported platforms, software and infrastructure through response to inquiries, reported issues and problems from the End User Community as well as items escalated through system monitoring tooling and other IT Engineering and Application Teams.
  • Leads efforts on maintaining operational security through reporting and communication of security breaches or concerns as well as deriving the security remediation tasks necessary for their appropriate technology. Takes part in technical forensic investigation of security events.
  • Keeps current on all systems, software and related technology for their position that is used at Endeavor Health.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

  • Education: Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience: Five (5) or more years of experience of related experience in IT Systems, Platform Engineering or Technical Engineering related to the role’s specific technology portfolio.
  • Previous experience with IT Systems, Platform Engineering or Technical Engineering.
  • Previous experience developing and contributing to a specific comprehensive technology platform strategy.
  • Acquired training or certification related to the role’s specific technology portfolio.
  • Enterprise Platform Engineering:
  • Functional Knowledge of Cloud platforms and deployment models (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.), Citrix (e.g., XenApp, VDI, NetScaler), Virtualization and Containerization (e.g., VMware, Nutanix, etc.), Electronic Medical Record (EMR) client systems, management and configuration (e.g., Epic Systems); security, compliance, vulnerability management, patch management, monitoring, restoration, performance, architecture and lifecycle management
  • Unique or Preferred Skills:
  • Strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills essential.
  • Solid understanding of information processing fundamentals and best practices.
  • Personal and ethical accountability.
  • Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking for problem solving / issue resolution.
  • A lean towards curiosity, out of the box thinking and innovative.
  • Software troubleshooting experience.
  • Understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
  • Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
  • Knowledge of compliance standards, e.g., PCI, HIPAA
  • Ability to interact with a variety of business partners, vendors, and users while communicating effectively in user friendly language (both written and verbal).
  • Microsoft Office Suite of Products.
  • Knowledge of AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies and models.
  • Knowledge of Cloud Computing and Platforms (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), etc.).
  • Knowledge of SaaS and Hosting platforms.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Parking
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.  

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. 

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor. 


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