Hybrid Lead System Administrator — Automation & IT Ops

Forbes Technical Consulting LLC; Itasca (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes Technical Consulting LLC is seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator to build, install, and manage server environments in a hybrid IT setting. The role includes Windows Server administration across 2008–2022, VMware virtualization, SAN storage, and basic PowerShell scripting.

You will monitor backups, test recovery plans, and automate routine tasks while collaborating with IT colleagues. Travel of 20-25% is required, with some responsibilities for security remediation, application

Qualifications

• Experience with VMware configuration, installation, and administration.
• Windows Server 2008–2022 administration and maintenance.
• Data storage and SAN technologies experience.
• PowerShell scripting basics.
• Linux, Exchange, SQL, and Azure experience are a plus.
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or four years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Builds, installs, and manages physical and virtual server environments.
• 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.
• 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.

Job description

Forbes Technical Consulting LLC is seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator to build, install, and manage server environments in a hybrid IT setting. The role includes Windows Server administration across 2008–2022, VMware virtualization, SAN storage, and basic PowerShell scripting.

You will monitor backups, test recovery plans, and automate routine tasks while collaborating with IT colleagues. Travel of 20-25% is required, with some responsibilities for security remediation, application