Systems Administrator - Security & Patch Management

Salary: $90,000.00 Annually
Location : Central Administration 2700 Ogden Avenue Downers Grove, 60515, IL
Job Type: Professionals
Job Number:
Department: Information Technology
Division: Technical Services
Opening Date: 11/09/2026
Closing Date: 11/23/2026 11:59 PM Central
Is this a union role?: No
Union Name: Salaried - 6
Position Grade: 7

Position Overview

In support of this mission, the Systems Administrator - Security & Patch Management is responsible for the installation, configuration and maintenance of the information technology infrastructure which requires working with workstations, servers, switches, storage, software, and other technologies to support the organization. The Systems Administrator - Security & Patch Management focuses on patching and security remediation but also assists with overall systems administration which requires proficiency in several disciplines.
The Systems Administrator - Security & Patch Management supports enterprise endpoint management, software deployment, patch management, vulnerability and security remediation, compliance reporting, and endpoint troubleshooting. The Illinois Tollway uses Tanium for these functions; however, candidates with strong experience using comparable enterprise endpoint-management and patching platforms will also be considered.The

Systems Administrator - Security & Patch Management must maintain and continually improve the environment to provide the highest levels of service to the user base. The Systems Administrator - Security & Patch Management will be required to assess and report on current software versions, perform upgrades, as well as test and verify upgrades.

The Systems Administrator works both individually and in teams to maintain the operation of various sites. Business operation demands 24/7/365 continuous up time so this individual must be able to perform overtime when needed including holidays and weekends. Continuously changing software and hardware platforms require ongoing training and self-directed learning to maintain skill sets. Based on the functions of the Systems Administrator - Security & Patch Management position the incumbent will have administrative level rights, access to sensitive and confidential information, and must always exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Essential Job Functions
Position Responsibilities

• Performs daily administrative maintenance tasks on servers and all other infrastructure equipment including, but not limited to:

• Performs system patching and security remediation using Tanium and other approved enterprise endpoint-management tools.
• Maintains Active Directory, Group Policy, and security permissions
• Maintains core endpoint-management systems, including Tanium, Microsoft Configuration Manager (formerly SCCM), Microsoft Intune, WSUS, and Group Policy.
• Assists with backups of all systems
• Creates and maintains server and systems documentation
• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware including updates and patches to drivers, bios, and firmwareProvides tracking and reporting on remediation efforts, including endpoint coverage, patch compliance, deployment results, vulnerability remediation, and documented exceptions.
• Other duties as assigned

• Assists with help desk tickets and end-user support when required.
• Maintains proficiency within the IT industry via:
  • Maintaining certifications
  • Performs self-study to keep abreast of new software and hardware technologies

• Attends technical conferences and seminars
• Performs and assists with other departmental duties as required including project work or long-term items

Qualifications
Position Qualifications

Education (Required)

• High School graduate or GED equivalent is required for this position.

Skills and Experience (Required)

• Minimum of three (3) years of systems administration experience in a corporate or enterprise environment
• Experience managing software updates, patching, and application deployments using enterprise endpoint-management technologies such as Microsoft Configuration Manager (formerly SCCM), Microsoft Intune, Tanium, Group Policy, WSUS, BigFix, Ivanti, or comparable platforms.
• Experience with enterprise endpoint visibility, software deployment, patch management, vulnerability or security remediation, reporting, and endpoint troubleshooting.
• Experience testing, targeting, scheduling, monitoring, troubleshooting, and validating enterprise software or patch deployments.
• Knowledge of structured testing, pilot groups, maintenance windows, change control, exception handling, rollback planning, and post-deployment validation.

Education and Experience (Preferred)

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management or a related field of study
• At least one (1) year of hands-on Tanium platform experience is preferred, but not required, including experience with Tanium Patch, Deploy, endpoint or client health, reporting, or integrations.Experience with Microsoft 365,Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Intune
• Experience with VMware ESXi
• Experience in backup software and systems (e.g. Netbackup, Networker, Data Domain, IDPA, ECS, and Avamar)
• Experience in enterprise class antivirus tools with centralized management (e.g. Trend, Microsoft, AMP solutions)

Technical certifications relevant to systems administration, endpoint management, cybersecurity, Microsoft technologies, VMware, or Tanium.

Note: This is not a remote position. This position will report onsite in Downers Grove, IL.
At the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, we give our employees the tools to succeed both on and off the job. Our generous benefits package provides comprehensive coverage to help you protect your health and earning power and prepare for the future. In addition, we offer several programs that help you grow in your career and make the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority a great place to work!

MEDICAL, Rx, DENTAL, VISION BENEFITS

• Aetna Select Open Access (HMO) - Premium FREE!
• Aetna Choice POS II (PPO)
• Aetna Prescription, Dental and Vision included at no additional cost.
• EyeMed Vision Care Voluntary Coverage

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Pre-tax account you put money into that you use to pay for certain out-of-pocket health care costs.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending (DCAP)
  • Pre-tax account you put money into that you use to pay for dependent care costs.

TERM LIFE & AD&D INSURANCE

• Basic Term Life & AD&D - Premium FREE!
• Additional coverage available

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

• Annual Reimbursement - $5,250

PAID TIME OFF

• Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Bank
• Bereavement Leave
• Parental Leave

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

• No cost services for employee and family.

STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEMS (SERS or SRS) PROGRAMS

• Pension Plan
• Non-Occupational and Occupational Disability
• Deferred Compensation/After-Tax ROTH
• NCPERS Voluntary Life and AD&D

01

Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of systems administration experience in a corporate or enterprise environment?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience managing software updates, patching, and application deployments using enterprise endpoint-management technologies such as Microsoft Configuration Manager (formerly SCCM), Microsoft Intune, Tanium, Group Policy, WSUS, BigFix, Ivanti, or comparable platforms?

• Yes
• No

03

For the two questions above, please provide the organization name and the time period you gained this experience -- citing specific examples. If you have no experience, or did not meet the minimum requirement, please enter this information.We will not make assumptions regarding your response. Please assure experience notated in this response is accurately reflected in your submitted application materials. If you do not answer completely, you will not receive credit for this question.
04

Do you have experience with enterprise endpoint visibility, software deployment, patch management, vulnerability or security remediation, reporting, and endpoint troubleshooting?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience testing, targeting, scheduling, monitoring, troubleshooting, and validating enterprise software or patch deployments?

• Yes
• No

06

For the two questions above, please provide the organization name and the time period you gained this experience -- citing specific examples. If you have no experience, or did not meet the minimum requirement, please enter this information.We will not make assumptions regarding your response. Please assure experience notated in this response is accurately reflected in your submitted application materials. If you do not answer completely, you will not receive credit for this question.
07

Do you have knowledge of structured testing, pilot groups, maintenance windows, change control, exception handling, rollback planning, and post-deployment validation?

• Yes
• No

08

For the question above, please provide the organization name and the time period you gained this experience -- citing specific examples. If you have no experience, or did not meet the minimum requirement, please enter this information.We will not make assumptions regarding your response. Please assure experience notated in this response is accurately reflected in your submitted application materials. If you do not answer completely, you will not receive credit for this question.
09

Microsoft Excel Proficiency:
Listed below are definitions of Microsoft Excel proficiency levels. Please read the following definitions carefully prior to answering the question.

• BasicThis level of skills is required to perform tasks and work with data in worksheets.A person with this level of skills is able to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions.
• IntermediateThis level of skills is required to work with multiple worksheets, filter data, use integrate functions, and manipulate databases.With this level of skills, a person understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel.
• AdvancedThis level of skills is required to use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data in Excel.A person with this level of skills is able to automate some operations, manage Macro commands, and create MS Excel applications.

What is your proficiency level in Microsoft Excel?

• No Experience
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

10

Microsoft Outlook Proficiency:
Listed below are functions typically associated with Microsoft Outlook proficiency levels. Please carefully read the following prior to answering the question.

• Basic
  • Creating Emails and Attaching Files to Messages
  • Making Appointments and Changing the Time of Appointments
  • Customizing the Ribbon
  • Checking the Word Count
  • Working with Reminders
  • Moving Messages between Folders
  • Creating Signatures
  • Searching for and Flagging Messages
• Intermediate
  • Previewing Attachments
  • Categorizing Messages
  • Printing Calendars
  • Mentioning Contacts in the Body of an Email
  • Using Quick Parts
  • Creating Meeting Invitations
  • Using the Different views
  • Taking Meeting Notes
  • Writing Professional Emails
  • Inserting Online Pictures
  • Setting a Default Signature
  • Using Groups
  • Working with Printing Styles
• Advanced
  • Turning on the Week Number Settings
  • Setting Up Recurring Meetings
  • Working with Hyperlinks
  • Adding and Removing Columns
  • Working with Notes
  • Using the Bcc field
  • Requesting Read Receipts
  • Changing the Background Color of a Message
  • Creating Templates
  • Archiving Messages
  • Creating Rules
  • Printing Attachments
  • Assigning Tasks
• Expert
  • Exporting Calendars
  • Adding and Ch