System Administrator Jobs in Illinois

System Administrator jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Springfield, and Marion and other Illinois metros, with employers like Hospital Sisters Health System, Deaconess Health System, and Rush University Medical Center hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles448+
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring79
Work type85% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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CBTS
Financial Systems Administrator
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CBTS
New 14h ago
Financial Systems Administrator
CBTS
Oak Brook, Illinois
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Audit
Systems Administration
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Saint Francis Hospital
Systems Administrator
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Saint Francis Hospital
Added 2d ago
Systems Administrator
Saint Francis Hospital
Evanston, Illinois
IT Support & Systems Administration
Cybersecurity
IT Support
Systems Administration
$26 - $39/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Trading Technologies
Principal Finance Systems Administrator
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Trading Technologies
Added 2w ago
Principal Finance Systems Administrator
Trading Technologies
Chicago, Illinois
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$144k - $219k/yr
Hybrid
None
201-500

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Paychex, Inc.
HubSpot Systems Administrator
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Paychex, Inc.
Added 3w ago
HubSpot Systems Administrator
Paychex, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Systems Administration
$127k - $200k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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ITW
IT Systems Administrator
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ITW
Added 1mo ago
IT Systems Administrator
ITW
Glenview, Illinois
IT Support & Systems Administration
Cybersecurity
IT Support
Systems Administration
Security Engineering
Network Engineering
$89k - $113k/yr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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System Administrator Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
143 jobs
Springfield
55 jobs
Marion
28 jobs
Red Bud
19 jobs
Mount Vernon
17 jobs
Decatur
16 jobs
O'Fallon
16 jobs
Anna
9 jobs
North Chicago
9 jobs

System Administrator Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Hospital Sisters Health System
    Hospital Sisters Health System97
  • Deaconess Health System
    Deaconess Health System77
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical Center11
  • AbbVie
    AbbVie6
  • Capgemini
    Capgemini6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services205
  • Technology & Software65
  • Consulting & Professional Services28
  • Investment & Asset Management21
  • Manufacturing20

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in system administrator jobs across Illinois.

  • 3-5 years of experience administering Windows Server or Linux in a production environment
  • Proficiency with Active Directory, Group Policy, and user account lifecycle management
  • Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V
  • Familiarity with backup, disaster recovery, and patch management tools and processes
  • CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent vendor certification preferred
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field

System Administrator Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How many system administrator jobs are there in Illinois?

There are 448+ system administrator openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Springfield, and Marion. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.

How much do system administrators make in Illinois?

System administrators in Illinois earn a median of about $100,080 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,650 for the lowest 10% to over $157,800 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Illinois cities have the most system administrator jobs?

Chicago, Springfield, and Marion have the most system administrator openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire system administrators in Illinois?

Employers hiring system administrators in Illinois include Hospital Sisters Health System, Deaconess Health System, and Rush University Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote system administrator jobs in Illinois?

Yes. About 15% of system administrator openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.

How do I apply for system administrator jobs in Illinois?

You can apply to system administrator jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.

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