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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Administrator - **Company:** BCforward - **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $83,200.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Continuous Integration, Database Design, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Middleware, File System Permissions, Internet Information Services (IIS), Web Portals, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Microsoft Servers, Windows Servers, Network Service, Performance Tuning, Salesforce.Com, Server Administration, Server Virtualization, Shell Script, Systems Architecture, Oracle Linux, Virtual Machines, VMware Virtualization, VMware VSphere, Scripting, Google Cloud, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), System Availability, Gitlab, Performance Monitor, Routing & Switching, Tools for Reporting, Hardware Infrastructure, Cloud Migration, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Looker Analytics, Docker, Jenkins, Vmware - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/29c976db-c35a-4ee5-bd3a-2cc5a184ac94 ## About the Role 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. ## Description * 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. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025)