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Senior Systems Developer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Senior Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL

$107K - $147K/yr

Job Summary Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for resolving escalated service incidents and complex requests, coaching other engineers, leading implementation of complex projects, and ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Downers Grove, IL · On-site +1

$104K - $142K/yr

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining components of the internal technology architecture. By combining deep technical expertise and exceptional ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

Summary We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to own enterprise infrastructure and platform services across on‑premises and cloud environments. The role involves designing, automating ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL

$107K - $147K/yr

VAST Data is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an organization ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

Description VAST Data is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an ...

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 Next-Generation 911 (NG911) call-taking and dispatching solutions. In this US-based remote role, you ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

Overview: DV is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer, working out of either our Chicago, New York, or London office, to join a growing IT organization that will help impact our Windows ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

Overview: DV is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer, working out of either our Chicago, New York, or London office, to join a growing IT organization that will help impact our Windows ...

Software Testing * Develops written test plans and provides analysis of software system test ... Our job titles may span more than one career level (associate, senior, principal, etc.). The actual ...

IT Sr. Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$113K - $140K/yr

The IT Sr. Systems Engineer is responsible for the engineering, administration, maintenance, and availability of the firm's IT systems, serving as the primary escalation point for Tier III ...

The IT Sr. Systems Engineer is responsible for the engineering, administration, maintenance, and availability of the firm's IT systems, serving as the primary escalation point for Tier III ...

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Senior Systems Developer information

See Illinois salary details

$20.4K

$105.1K

$147.3K

How much do senior systems developer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior systems developer in Illinois is $105,073.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,300.00 and $112,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the most commonly searched types of Systems Developer jobs in Illinois?

The most popular types of Systems Developer jobs in Illinois are:

What cities in Illinois are hiring for Senior Systems Developer jobs?

Cities in Illinois with the most Senior Systems Developer job openings:

Infographic showing various Senior Systems Developer job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,073 per year, or $50.5 per hour.

Senior Systems Engineer

Chicago, IL

$107K - $147K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Halo Group is a premier provider of IT talent. We place technology experts within the teams of the world's leading companies and help clients build innovative businesses that keep them one step closer to their customers and one step ahead of the competition.

Job Description

Job Summary

Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for resolving escalated service incidents and complex requests, coaching other engineers, leading implementation of complex projects, and maintaining and overseeing the technology of their assigned accounts. This role is a key position within the Infrastructure and Cloud Operations team.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Candidate must be a self-motivated and positive minded engineer with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, multi-disciplined team environment

Qualifications

Job Specifications - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education Level | Experience Required
Bachelor degree in discipline appropriate to assignment or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Related certifications will be helpful.
The candidate must have 5+ years of experience supporting an enterprise environment (500+ server environment, 3,000+ client endpoints)
Knowledge Required
5-10 years of experience designing, implementing and maintaining Windows Server 2008 or later systems
5-7 years of experience engineering and administering Exchange server enterprise environment
5-7 years intermediate level understanding of network principles.
3-5 years working in a VMware Environment
3-5 years troubleshooting application, hardware and storage environments and infrastructure
1-2 years administering Amazon Web Services and/or Microsoft Azure
Desired Skills | Certifications
Exchange Server Engineering/Administration
Office 365 Engineering/Administration
ITIL v3 Certification
Active Directory/ Group Policy knowledge
VMWare experience (5.1, 5.5)
Scripting (PowerShell, Python and JSON)
Cloud platform experience Amazon Web Services (preferred) | Microsoft Azure
Forefront Identity Manager knowledge
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager | Operations Manager
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Lync | Skype for Business Administration
Enterprise Vault Archive Administration
Experience in data security and server hardening techniques
Proficiency in Change Management processes and procedures
Large Enterprise experience

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.