Systems Technologist

Description:

• The Systems Technologist II is responsible for configuring, imaging, testing, validating, and deploying hardware and software solutions to customer specifications.

• This role supports production operations by building and configuring systems, maintaining imaging processes, and ensuring all units meet quality standards prior to shipment.

• Configure, image, and deploy hardware and software solutions based on customer requirements.

• Install, configure, and validate Windows Server operating systems and related Microsoft technologies.

• Perform quality assurance testing and final validation before systems are shipped.

• Maintain and update server imaging systems and deployment processes.

• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and configuration issues.

• Learn and follow established production and build-to-order processes.

• Independently configure standard customer orders and progressively assume ownership of more complex builds.

• Accurately document configurations, testing results, and deployment activities.

• Responsible for building and configuring customer systems, deploying software solutions, and validating system functionality prior to shipment.

• This role supports production and manufacturing operations in a highly process-driven environment.

• Build and configure systems to customer specifications

• Deploy and install required software applications

• Perform functional testing and quality validation

• Troubleshoot system configuration issues

• Ensure systems are fully operational before shipment

• Follow established production and manufacturing processes

• Learn production processes and system build procedures

• Independently complete basic system configurations with minimal assistance

Required Qualifications

• 2 year degree in technology and Technical IT background with experience configuring computer hardware and software.

• Experience with Windows Server 2022 and Windows Server 2025.

• Experience with Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) and Internet Information Services (IIS).

• Knowledge of computer systems, networking, and infrastructure fundamentals.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with server imaging and deployment tools.

• Familiarity with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP networking.

• Experience in a production, deployment, systems integration, or technical configuration environment.

• Experience performing quality assurance and validation testing.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Server Operating Systems

• Windows Server 2022 & 2025

• Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL)

• Internet Information Services (IIS)

• System Imaging & Deployment

• Hardware & Software Configuration

• Computer Systems & Networking

• General IT Support & Troubleshooting

• Quality Assurance & Validation Testing

• Strong technical and IT-oriented background

• Understanding of computer hardware and software systems

• Familiarity with networking fundamentals

• Experience troubleshooting technical issues

• Windows Server Administration

• IIS

• General IT Support and Troubleshooting

• Computer Systems Configuration

• Basic Networking Concepts

• Experience Level

• Lift Up to 80 lbs - Assistive lifting devices available

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities