System Automation Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
... systems monitoring • Support incoming server incident and request tickets in a distributed high volume environment • Rack, configure, decommission, and deploy OS for physical servers in co ...
System Automation Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
... systems monitoring • Support incoming server incident and request tickets in a distributed high volume environment • Rack, configure, decommission, and deploy OS for physical servers in co ...
System Automation Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
... systems monitoring Support incoming server incident and request tickets in a distributed high volume environment Rack, configure, decommission, and deploy OS for physical servers in co-located and ...
System Automation Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
... systems monitoring Support incoming server incident and request tickets in a distributed high volume environment Rack, configure, decommission, and deploy OS for physical servers in co-located and ...
Principal Systems Engineer - IAM
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Implements and reviews systems monitoring to ensure platform availability and optimal performance. Analyzes systems health data and makes recommendations to improve performance, prevent service ...
Principal Systems Engineer - IAM
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Implements and reviews systems monitoring to ensure platform availability and optimal performance. Analyzes systems health data and makes recommendations to improve performance, prevent service ...
MONITOR TECHNICIAN
Chicago, IL · On-site
Provides orientation for new unit personnel regarding the operation of monitoring and the cardiac system as well as interpretation of rhythm strips. * Carries out other duties related to patient care ...
MONITOR TECHNICIAN
Chicago, IL · On-site
Provides orientation for new unit personnel regarding the operation of monitoring and the cardiac system as well as interpretation of rhythm strips. * Carries out other duties related to patient care ...
Administrator - Systems
Chicago, IL · On-site
$60K/yr
Monitor and maintain network infrastructure, including switches, wireless access points, VPN connectivity, and related services. * Manage system performance, patch management, antivirus protection ...
Administrator - Systems
Chicago, IL · On-site
$60K/yr
Monitor and maintain network infrastructure, including switches, wireless access points, VPN connectivity, and related services. * Manage system performance, patch management, antivirus protection ...
Administrator - Systems
Chicago, IL · On-site
$60K/yr
Monitor and maintain network infrastructure, including switches, wireless access points, VPN connectivity, and related services. * Manage system performance, patch management, antivirus protection ...
Administrator - Systems
Chicago, IL · On-site
$60K/yr
Monitor and maintain network infrastructure, including switches, wireless access points, VPN connectivity, and related services. * Manage system performance, patch management, antivirus protection ...
Administrator - Systems
Chicago, IL · On-site
$60K/yr
Monitor and maintain network infrastructure, including switches, wireless access points, VPN connectivity, and related services. * Manage system performance, patch management, antivirus protection ...
Administrator - Systems
Chicago, IL · On-site
$60K/yr
Monitor and maintain network infrastructure, including switches, wireless access points, VPN connectivity, and related services. * Manage system performance, patch management, antivirus protection ...
Systems Administrator
Elk Grove Village, IL · On-site
$110K - $120K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Monitor system performance, apply critical security patches, manage firewall rules, and run routine system diagnostics * User & Access Administration: Create and manage user accounts, permissions ...
Systems Administrator
Elk Grove Village, IL · On-site
$110K - $120K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Monitor system performance, apply critical security patches, manage firewall rules, and run routine system diagnostics * User & Access Administration: Create and manage user accounts, permissions ...
HPC Systems Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$150 - $200/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Monitor systems and storage performance, up to and including network components * Build tooling to compile, package, install, and upgrade software and operating system components at scale
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HPC Systems Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$150 - $200/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Monitor systems and storage performance, up to and including network components * Build tooling to compile, package, install, and upgrade software and operating system components at scale
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Monitor systems and storage performance, up to and including network components * Build tooling to compile, package, install, and upgrade software and operating system components at scale
Monitor systems and storage performance, up to and including network components * Build tooling to compile, package, install, and upgrade software and operating system components at scale
DevOps Engineer - US
Chicago, IL · On-site
$54.25 - $74.50/hr
Not only monitor our systems but build out new metrics, alerts and dashboard to give greater visibility into the health of the system * Troubleshooting : Handle real-time operational issues in a ...
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DevOps Engineer - US
Chicago, IL · On-site
$54.25 - $74.50/hr
Not only monitor our systems but build out new metrics, alerts and dashboard to give greater visibility into the health of the system * Troubleshooting : Handle real-time operational issues in a ...
HPC Systems Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$150K - $200K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Monitor systems and storage performance, up to and including network components * Build tooling to compile, package, install, and upgrade software and operating system components at scale
HPC Systems Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$150K - $200K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Monitor systems and storage performance, up to and including network components * Build tooling to compile, package, install, and upgrade software and operating system components at scale
Patient Cardiology Monitoring Specialist
Northbrook, IL · On-site
$18.50 - $23.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Respond promptly to patient inquiries and concerns regarding their monitoring systems. Maintain accurate records of patient interactions and monitoring results. Stay up-to-date with advancements in ...
Patient Cardiology Monitoring Specialist
Northbrook, IL · On-site
$18.50 - $23.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Respond promptly to patient inquiries and concerns regarding their monitoring systems. Maintain accurate records of patient interactions and monitoring results. Stay up-to-date with advancements in ...
HPC Systems Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$150K - $200K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Monitor systems and storage performance, up to and including network components * Build tooling to compile, package, install, and upgrade software and operating system components at scale
HPC Systems Engineer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$150K - $200K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Monitor systems and storage performance, up to and including network components * Build tooling to compile, package, install, and upgrade software and operating system components at scale
Systems Administrator
Romeoville, IL · On-site
$85K - $100K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Monitor system health, performance, and availability; respond to outages and critical incidents to minimize operational disruption. * Apply system patches, upgrades, and security updates while ...
Systems Administrator
Romeoville, IL · On-site
$85K - $100K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Monitor system health, performance, and availability; respond to outages and critical incidents to minimize operational disruption. * Apply system patches, upgrades, and security updates while ...
System Administrator
Schaumburg, IL · Hybrid
$115K - $130K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
This position will also lead administrative support for Linux systems and assist with certificate management and monitoring. The primary responsibility for this role will be managing the Rubrick data ...
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System Administrator
Schaumburg, IL · Hybrid
$115K - $130K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
This position will also lead administrative support for Linux systems and assist with certificate management and monitoring. The primary responsibility for this role will be managing the Rubrick data ...
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System Administrator
Schaumburg, IL · Hybrid
$115K - $130K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
This position will also lead administrative support for Linux systems and assist with certificate management and monitoring. The primary responsibility for this role will be managing the Rubrick data ...
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System Administrator
Schaumburg, IL · Hybrid
$115K - $130K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
This position will also lead administrative support for Linux systems and assist with certificate management and monitoring. The primary responsibility for this role will be managing the Rubrick data ...
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System Administrator
Schaumburg, IL · Hybrid
$115K - $130K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
This position will also lead administrative support for Linux systems and assist with certificate management and monitoring. The primary responsibility for this role will be managing the Rubrick data ...
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System Administrator
Schaumburg, IL · Hybrid
$115K - $130K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
This position will also lead administrative support for Linux systems and assist with certificate management and monitoring. The primary responsibility for this role will be managing the Rubrick data ...
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Senior Systems Engineer - Linux
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Manage and deploy system monitoring and management tools such as DataDog, LogicMonitor, Sentinel One, SNMP, etc. * Design and create automation to execute tasks and/or processes using scripting ...
Senior Systems Engineer - Linux
Chicago, IL · Hybrid
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Manage and deploy system monitoring and management tools such as DataDog, LogicMonitor, Sentinel One, SNMP, etc. * Design and create automation to execute tasks and/or processes using scripting ...
Senior Systems Engineer - Linux
Chicago, IL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Manage and deploy system monitoring and management tools such as DataDog, LogicMonitor, Sentinel One, SNMP, etc. * Design and create automation to execute tasks and/or processes using scripting ...
Senior Systems Engineer - Linux
Chicago, IL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Manage and deploy system monitoring and management tools such as DataDog, LogicMonitor, Sentinel One, SNMP, etc. * Design and create automation to execute tasks and/or processes using scripting ...
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How much do systems monitoring jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for systems monitoring in Chicago, IL is $28.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.02 and $32.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is a systems monitoring?
A Systems Monitoring job involves overseeing and maintaining the performance, security, and availability of an organization's IT infrastructure. This role includes tracking system alerts, diagnosing technical issues, and ensuring that servers, networks, and applications are running optimally. Professionals in this field use monitoring tools to detect potential failures, prevent downtime, and improve system reliability. They may also collaborate with IT teams to implement preventive measures and troubleshoot incidents.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the systems monitoring position?
To excel in Systems Monitoring, candidates typically require strong analytical skills, knowledge of IT infrastructure, and experience with network operations, usually supported by relevant degrees or certifications. Familiarity with monitoring tools like Nagios, Zabbix, Splunk, and certifications such as CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA are highly valued. Attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and effective communication help professionals quickly identify and relay issues within technical teams. These abilities are crucial for minimizing downtime and ensuring the continuous, efficient operation of critical systems.
What are some common challenges encountered in a systems monitoring role?
Systems Monitoring professionals often face the challenge of promptly identifying and responding to system anomalies or outages, sometimes under significant time pressure. Shifting priorities and the need to handle multiple alerts simultaneously require strong organizational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Additionally, adapting to evolving technologies and integrating new monitoring solutions is an ongoing aspect of the role. Collaborating closely with network engineers, IT administrators, and support staff is essential for ensuring that issues are resolved quickly to maintain optimal system performance.
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Job Summary:
Computer Futures is a leading IT recruitment consultancy, specializing in placing IT experts in permanent and contract roles across Asia, Europe and the US. They are seeking a System Automation Engineer to manage Windows Server administration, automate system provisioning, and lead continuous integration and deployment efforts.
Responsibilities:
• Split time approximately 60:40 between project based work and support based work; split may change depending on workload
• Strong Windows Server administration experience in an enterprise environment
• Devise and automate procedures for provisioning new system instances
• Implement and lead continuous integration, automated testing, configuration management, release management, deployment, cloud hosting and systems monitoring
• Support incoming server incident and request tickets in a distributed high volume environment
• Rack, configure, decommission, and deploy OS for physical servers in co-located and local datacenters
• Administer and troubleshoot OS-level issues in a VM environment, as well as hardware problems on physical servers (Dell, Cisco)
• Manage Print Server queues, drivers, and DR
• Manage and respond to daily alerts from monitoring systems (SCOM, xMatters)
• Patch deployments to 1,500+ Windows Servers during predetermined outage windows; software, driver, and firmware deployment and configuration
Qualifications:
Required:
• 5+ years of relevant, hands-on experience supporting Windows Server 2012/2008 (R2) in an Enterprise Environment
• Thorough understanding of working principles, and experience supporting Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft DNS, IIS, Virtualization (Hyper-V or VMware), Symantec Endpoint Protection (or similar enterprise AV)
• Experience with monitoring systems such as SCOM, WhatsUpGold, NetScout, HP NMS, Syslog, or others
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent work experience
Preferred:
• Expertise with scripting languages such as Powershell, VB Scripting, Python is desirable.
• Experience with server management tools such as MS System Center (preferred), Altiris, or similar
• Experience managing an automated patching of Windows Servers with SCCM (preferred), Lumension, or a similar tool
• Experience in Financial sector preferred
Company:
As one of the world's most dynamic and highly regarded IT recruitment consultancies. Founded in 1986, the company is headquartered in London, GBR, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.
Computer Futures is a leading IT recruitment consultancy, specializing in placing IT experts in permanent and contract roles across Asia, Europe and the US. They are seeking a System Automation Engineer to manage Windows Server administration, automate system provisioning, and lead continuous integration and deployment efforts.
Responsibilities:
• Split time approximately 60:40 between project based work and support based work; split may change depending on workload
• Strong Windows Server administration experience in an enterprise environment
• Devise and automate procedures for provisioning new system instances
• Implement and lead continuous integration, automated testing, configuration management, release management, deployment, cloud hosting and systems monitoring
• Support incoming server incident and request tickets in a distributed high volume environment
• Rack, configure, decommission, and deploy OS for physical servers in co-located and local datacenters
• Administer and troubleshoot OS-level issues in a VM environment, as well as hardware problems on physical servers (Dell, Cisco)
• Manage Print Server queues, drivers, and DR
• Manage and respond to daily alerts from monitoring systems (SCOM, xMatters)
• Patch deployments to 1,500+ Windows Servers during predetermined outage windows; software, driver, and firmware deployment and configuration
Qualifications:
Required:
• 5+ years of relevant, hands-on experience supporting Windows Server 2012/2008 (R2) in an Enterprise Environment
• Thorough understanding of working principles, and experience supporting Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft DNS, IIS, Virtualization (Hyper-V or VMware), Symantec Endpoint Protection (or similar enterprise AV)
• Experience with monitoring systems such as SCOM, WhatsUpGold, NetScout, HP NMS, Syslog, or others
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent work experience
Preferred:
• Expertise with scripting languages such as Powershell, VB Scripting, Python is desirable.
• Experience with server management tools such as MS System Center (preferred), Altiris, or similar
• Experience managing an automated patching of Windows Servers with SCCM (preferred), Lumension, or a similar tool
• Experience in Financial sector preferred
Company:
As one of the world's most dynamic and highly regarded IT recruitment consultancies. Founded in 1986, the company is headquartered in London, GBR, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.