Systems Administrator

• Administer and support VMware environments, including troubleshooting virtual machines, Oracle Linux, and Windows Server.
• Operate under deadlines to independently resolve complex infrastructure problems.
• Install, maintain, and administer Windows Server Active Directory Services.
• Maintain CRM-related accounts in Salesforce as assigned.
• Monitor platforms, tune performance, plan capacity, and maintain overall service health to maximize uptime.
• Maintain and administer DHCP, DNS, IIS, sFTP, and related network services.
• Support an integrated operations team managing an infrastructure cloud environment and act as liaison with Enterprise Architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based architectures.
• Administer server hardware and software inventories and documentation.
• Participate in database design and implementation in coordination with stakeholders.
• Implement and enforce security procedures, including Microsoft server security configuration and patching.
• Provision and administer user access credentials and folder permissions.
• Support web portals, middleware, infrastructure applications, APIs, network, and monitoring needs.
• Facilitate deployment of application code enhancements to environments.
• Provide recommendations for operational improvements of applications and services.
• Restore services after incidents, investigate outage causes, and assess business impact.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve daily system backup process failures and respond to server resource alerts.
• Work customer support tickets and requests within defined service levels.
• Participate in on-call rotation covering business hours, nights, and weekends as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned while modeling integrity, teamwork, and accountability.

We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in VMware virtualization, Oracle Linux, Microsoft Windows Server, and Active Directory Services and a proven ability to maintain high system availability, automate infrastructure operations, and implement secure, scalable cloud-ready architectures., * Production experience with Linux and Windows Server operating systems, including Oracle Linux.

• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory Services, DHCP, DNS, IIS, and sFTP.
• Production experience with VMware-focused server virtualization and performance monitoring/tuning.
• Knowledge of NAS/SAN concepts, domain/forest management, and basic switching/routing.
• Working knowledge of SQL scripting and basic to intermediate shell scripting skills.
• Ability to plan systems architecture, gather and document requirements, and conduct incident triage and research.
• Ability to present technical ideas to non-technical partners and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical problem-solving, customer service, and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and alignment to organizational values and culture.
• Experience level: 5-10 years in server configuration management, administration, and production support.

Preferred Skills:

• Architecture and hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, Site Recovery Manager (SRM), vCloud Director, and migration tools.
• Knowledge of Morpheus VM Essentials and containerization using Docker.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitLab and scripting with Python and Bash for automation and integration.
• Understanding of migrating applications and services to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, OCI, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with analytics tools like Looker for data visualization and reporting.
• Experience with networking and security principles and working within an ITIL framework.
• Experience managing relationships with cloud or service providers.
• Relevant Linux certifications are a plus.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.