IT - SCCOURTS - Information Systems Architect - Advanced - On-Prem Systems Engi

Apex Systems, LLC; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

HSA health savings account

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Columbia, SC, is seeking an On-Prem Systems Engineer to oversee AD and GPO initiatives, deploy CIS baselines, and automate server lifecycle tasks. The role blends design, scripting, and enterprise-scale administration in a contract setting.

You will design and implement automation with PowerShell, manage the Windows Server lifecycle, and track work in Azure DevOps, ensuring robust, auditable changes across endpoints and AD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in Active Directory domain services, replication, delegation, permissions, and domain controller troubleshooting.
• At least five years of experience with Group Policy design, scoping, filtering, and change control in large environments.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for remote execution and automation.
• At least three years of experience implementing CIS benchmarks on Windows endpoints, alongside five years of enterprise Windows Server administration and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Active Directory, Group Policy, and permissions backlog, managing GPO creation, modification, testing, retirement, delegation, and access changes.
• Implement CIS baselines through GPO and scripted remediation based on technical analysis and direction.
• Design, write, and maintain PowerShell scripts for administration, automation, auditing, remediation, and reporting across endpoints and Active Directory.
• Identify repetitive operational tasks and automate them, replacing manual procedures with tested and documented scripts.
• Manage the Windows Server lifecycle at enterprise scale, including building, configuration, patching, upgrading, troubleshooting, and decommissioning.
• Log, update, and track all work items within Azure DevOps to ensure clear visibility and progress monitoring.
• Process service requests and change controls through the designated Service Management tool following team guidelines.
• Store all work products, including scripts, code, GPO documentation, runbooks, and SOPs, within Azure DevOps.
• Collaborate and share knowledge regarding AD, GPO, and CIS baselines to ensure cross-team operational coverage.

Skills

Active Directory

Group Policy

PowerShell

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or CS or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

# IT - SCCOURTS - Information Systems Architect - Advanced - On-Prem Systems EngiApply**Job#: 3057437****Job Description:**On-Prem Systems Engineer**12 month contract****Location:** Columbia, South Carolina (Remote)Role OverviewAn experienced systems architect with expertise in on-premises infrastructure is required to oversee and implement key Active Directory and Group Policy initiatives. This role involves designing and executing work backlogs, deploying security baselines, and optimizing server lifecycles across an enterprise-scale environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior technical staff to automate operational tasks and ensure robust systems performance.Key Responsibilities* Execute the Active Directory, Group Policy, and permissions backlog, managing GPO creation, modification, testing, retirement, delegation, and access changes.* Implement CIS baselines through GPO and scripted remediation based on technical analysis and direction.* Design, write, and maintain PowerShell scripts for administration, automation, auditing, remediation, and reporting across endpoints and Active Directory.* Identify repetitive operational tasks and automate them, replacing manual procedures with tested and documented scripts.* Manage the Windows Server lifecycle at enterprise scale, including building, configuration, patching, upgrading, troubleshooting, and decommissioning.* Log, update, and track all work items within Azure DevOps to ensure clear visibility and progress monitoring.* Process service requests and change controls through the designated Service Management tool following team guidelines.* Store all work products, including scripts, code, GPO documentation, runbooks, and SOPs, within Azure DevOps.* Collaborate and share knowledge regarding AD, GPO, and CIS baselines to ensure cross-team operational coverage.Required Qualifications**Education:** Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.**Experience:** Minimum of five years of experience in Active Directory domain services, replication, delegation, permissions, and domain controller troubleshooting. At least five years of experience with Group Policy design, scoping, filtering, and change control in large environments is required.**Technical Skills:** Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for remote execution and automation is required. Candidates must have at least three years of experience implementing CIS benchmarks on Windows endpoints, alongside five years of experience in enterprise Windows Server administration and lifecycle management.Preferred Qualifications* Experience with task automation and orchestration platforms beyond PowerShell.* Familiarity with endpoint patch management and third-party application deployment automation.* Knowledge of PKI and Active Directory Certificate Services operations. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Remote:** Yes**Location:** Columbia, SC, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 30, 2026**Pay Range:** $40 - $57 per hour