System Administrator

Company

Forbes Technical Consulting

Title: System Administrator

Itasca, IL (hybrid 4 days a week onsite)

24+ month contract

Domestic and international travel required: 20-25%

US Citizens and GCH encouraged to apply. This role does not offer sponsorship now or in the future.

• Builds, installs, and manages physical and virtual server environments.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Server OS and its components including Active Directory, certificate services, IIS, and other related technologies.
• Remediates vulnerabilities in the environment.
• Installs and configures applications.
• Ensures data availability by monitoring backups and testing recovery plans.
• Utilize system monitoring software to build dashboards, reports, and alerts.
• Consistently communicate with customers and team members.
• Review and resolve server and networking issues.
• Automate redundant tasks and improve processes.
• Escalate issues when necessary.
• Collaborate with other IT professionals on intradepartmental projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Solid Experience with configuration, installation, and administration of VMWare.
• In-depth working experience in Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022.
• Experience with data storage and SAN technologies.
• Basic Power Shell scripting.
• Linux, Exchange, SQL, and Azure experience are a plus.
• Motivated, self‑starting individual with strong quantitative and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with others to achieve improved business processes.
• Strong focus on creativity, attention to detail, and productivity.
• Capable and motivated to pursue technical issues to resolution.
• Motivation and vision for applying advanced automation techniques to manual systems.
• Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from a four‑year college or university; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience.

• ITIL Foundation
• Microsoft MCSE

Mid‑Senior Level

Contract

Information Technology

Staffing and Recruiting

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Child care support
• Student loan assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

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