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IT Manager

Carol Stream, IL · Hybrid

$125K/yr

Concordia Wireless is a privately held full-service engineering and telecom infrastructure ... weekend to perform upgrades when downtime is lowest.

Concordia Wireless is a privately held full-service engineering and telecom infrastructure ... Architect high-availability file services using DFS and manage Hybrid Identity (AD + Entra ID)

IT Manager

Carol Stream, IL · On-site

$125K/yr

Description Concordia Wireless is a privately held full-service engineering and telecom ... Architect high-availability file services using DFS and manage Hybrid Identity (AD + Entra ID)

IT Manager

Carol Stream, IL · Hybrid

$125K/yr

Concordia Wireless is a privately held full-service engineering and telecom infrastructure ... Architect high-availability file services using DFS and manage Hybrid Identity (AD + Entra ID)

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$125K/yr

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Job description

Concordia Wireless is a privately held full-service engineering and telecom infrastructure construction firm experiencing rapid growth across the country. Clients consider us the 'best choice' for their design and installation service's needs. We are one of the few Engineering Firms in the Country that designs and builds its own creations in the wireless sector. We support Fortune 500 clients such as T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T.
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We are a 230+ person organization looking for a hands-on IT Manager who can set strategy and mentor a junior team - meaning, you might be directing the team during the day, or rolling up your sleeves and working late hours on a server migration, or coming in on a weekend to perform upgrades when downtime is lowest.
ComejoinusinourgrowthwhileleadingITinitiativesandimprovingITpolicies,systemsandprocedures.
**Thispositionison-siteinCarolStream,IL**
Pay Range:up to $125,000 base salary annually
Compensation will vary based on experience, education, skills, and location.
We offer competitive compensation and robust benefits including BCBS health care, dental, vision, PTO, sick leave plans PLUS an overly generous 401K program (what can we say, we LOVE our employees)! Come join in our success!
What We Offer
  • A key leadership role in a growing, forward-looking organization
  • The chance to build and shape your own team
  • Support for training, certifications, and professional growth
  • Involvement in meaningful, large-scale technology initiatives
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Key Responsibilities (Leadership & Management)
  • Act as the technical lead/PM for our migration to Microsoft D365/Salesforce. You will oversee the administration and strategic usage of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and Salesforce Cloud, ensuring data integrity and user adoption.
  • Create, document, and enforce comprehensive IT policies (Acceptable Use, BYOD, Incident Response) and Cybersecurity Policies (NIST alignment) to protect company assets and ensure compliance.
  • Responsible for forecasting, creating annual capital (CAPEX) and operational (OPEX) budgets, and tracking ROI on technology investments.
  • Manage all third-party relationships, including ISPs, hardware suppliers, and software vendors.
  • Team Leadership: Mentor the support team, handle escalations, and foster a culture of technical curiosity.
Key Responsibilities (Technical & Architecture)
  • Design and manage a high-availability network utilizingCisco Data CenterandEnterpriserouting platforms.
  • Manage a multi-hypervisor environment; you will maintain legacyProxmoxclusters while architecting and buildingWindows Hyper-V Failover Clusterand/or VMware vSphereenvironments.
  • Oversee the physical health, firmware updates, and warranty management of ourDellandHPEservers.
  • Architect high-availability file services usingDFS and manage Hybrid Identity (AD + Entra ID).
  • Manage Enterprise SANs (IBM) andZFSstorage arrays to ensure RPO/RTO goals are met.
Hands-on Technical Requirements / Qualifications
  • 10+ years overall IT experience in a workplace setting
  • At least 5 years' experience leading others in a technical environment
  • Ability to wear many hats and pivot quickly
Our Environment
Enterprise Software & Cloud:
  • Experience administering or managing integrations for Salesforce Cloud and Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Expert-level administration of the M365 ecosystem (Intune, Teams, Exchange Online)
Server Hardware & Infrastructure:
  • Lifecycle management ofDell PowerEdgeandHPE ProLiant servers
  • Proficiency withiDRAC(Dell) andiLO(HPE) for remote console access, BIOS updates, and hardware monitoring
  • Experience with RAID controller configuration, drive replacements, and memory upgrades.
Enterprise Networking (Cisco Focused):
  • Cisco Nexusseries (Leaf/Spine architecture, NX-OS command set, Fiber connectivity)
  • Cisco ASRrouters for high-throughput edge routing and Catalyst switches
Virtualization:
  • Experience designingHyper-V Failover Clusters(Cluster Shared Volumes, Live Migration)
  • Management ofVMware vSphereandProxmox VEclusters
Windows Systems Administration:
  • Implementation and management of Distributed File System (DFS)
  • Strong experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy (GPO)
Storage:
  • Management of Enterprise SANarrays (IBM FlashSystem)
  • Advanced file system management using ZFS (Datasets, Snapshots, Replication)
Security & Wireless:
  • pfSensefirewall administration (Traffic Shaping, HA Proxy, OpenVPN)
  • Enterprise Wireless AP Management
Backup:
  • Veeam Backup & Replicationfor virtualized workloads
Preferred Certifications:
  • Cisco CCNP(Enterprise or Data Center)
  • Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
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Concordia Wireless is a division of Concordia Group. We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace including marijuana. We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity as we strive to create an inclusive environment for all employees.