Server/System Administrator

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Server/System Administrator for a REMOTE role.

Position Title: Server/System Administrator

Location: REMOTE

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6+ Months W2 Contract

Job Type: Contract and Remote (Anywhere in USA)

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

• The Server and Systems Administrator will be part of the operations team that addresses server, application, and user issues for the Advisory Channel.
• Typical duties include administering servers, granting certain access to user accounts, and responding to break and fix system issues by investigating and resolving system problems.
• Provide timely Windows Server administrative support to application administrators and end users.

• Administer, operate, and maintain authentication systems and services.
• Administer Microsoft Windows Active Directory domains using standard Microsoft snap-ins such as Active Directory Users and Computers, Domains and Trusts, Sites and Services, and others, as necessary.
• Provide Active Directory group policy support.
• Create and modify scripts used to manage and report on domain.
• Integrate and manage user authentication using various private and public key infrastructure (PKI)
• Assist with systems build and configuration to support architecture of new systems.
• Facilitating access requests for resources
• Creating and securing certain user accounts
• Investigating, troubleshooting, and fixing server availability and performance issues
• Monitoring and maintaining request and incident queues.
• Performing validation testing
• Collaborate with global teams to identify and implement process improvement.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related technical field:
• Communication skills:
• Experience with Active Directory, ADFS, LDAP, Kerberos, Group Policy, DFS and DNS:
• Experience with Active Directory, group policy and DNS administration:
• Experience writing scripts:
• Knowledge of Windows Active Directory, DNS/WINS, and directory management technologies
• Problem Solving Skills:
• Resolve incidents/problems reported and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for issues.
• Windows Server 2008, 2012 and 2016 knowledge
• Working independently

* Monitoring and maintaining enterprise level authentication systems and services for a complex organization ?10,000 users.

* Expert level experience writing scripts to manage AD.

* Expert level experience tracking and resolving incidents via ticket queue.

* Experience applying DISA STIG settings.

* Excellent written and communication skills.

* Ability to adhere to maintenance windows and change control procedures.

* Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field and 7-10 plus years of IT experience,

* Experience working with a large organization

* Experience collaborating with peer and client teams.

* Experience working remotely and onsite.

* Experience using a Helpdesk system - Service Now is a plus.

Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

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Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 221824 when responding to this ad.