Job Description

Job Role : Sr. IT System Admin - Remote Location : Santa Ana, CA - 20170 Expected Duration : 6 months

Required Skills: MS WINDOWS AZURE CITRIX CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT APPLICATION TROUBLESHOOTING ACTIVE DIRECTORY

DUTIES: The Senior IT Systems Administrator role is to ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house information systems that support core organizational functions. This is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, patching, and optimizing all networked software and associated operating systems. The Senior IT Systems Administrator will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Use ServiceNow ticketing system or assignments from management to receive/assign work assignments. Maintains configuration and delivery of virtual applications and desktops for the enterprise. Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced personnel. Contributes to the design, implementation, and maintenance of departmental workflow automation processes, procedures and standards, which ultimately are used to provide the virtual application service offerings to business unit customers. Provides technical solutions and facilitates escalated support with vendors for non-routine, highly complex technical issues. Responsible for creating, maintaining, and deployment of OS Images. Regularly attends meetings with business consumers to identify application needs and coordinate support. Plays a recommendation role in the evaluation of products used to provide server and storage services for appropriateness of cost and technical feasibility. Required to provide on-call support during off-duty hours on weekdays, weekends, and holidays on a scheduled/rotating basis.

SKILLS: KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS/TECHNOLOGY USED WINDOWS SERVER/ DESKTOP ADMINISTRATORS: Demonstrated experience provisioning, configuring and maintaining cloud computing services such as Microsoft Azure or AWS Strong working knowledge of application packaging and deployment techniques. Strong working knowledge of desktop virtualization technologies Citrix XenApp and RDP. Microsoft Windows operating systems and associated components with high proficiency in installation, maintenance, and operational support in large scale enterprise environments. Extensive knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Registry, and ability to remotely query or modify settings. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot infrastructure problems specific to their area of technical expertise as well as across technical disciplines. Strong working knowledge of scripting language PowerShell and other tools to enable workflow automation. Experience with deployment tools such as Microsoft SCCM, Ansible, Packer, and/or Terraform. Strong organization skills to balance and prioritize work assignments for team members. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to mentor as well as work as a contributing member of a multi-cultural, multi-location, team. Experience working in large scale enterprise environments with an understanding of ITIL process and functions. Experience with FSLogix in a Citrix and/or WVD environments a plus Experience with ControlUp in a Citrix and/or WVD environments a plus Experience with Liquidware Flexapp in a Citrix and/or WVD environments a plus

Education: Generally requires BS Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Typical Range of Experience

EMPLOYEES ENTERING THIS JOB TYPICALLY HAVE: 5+ years’ experience working in an environment with complex networking solutions with senior level fundamental knowledge in networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP SNMP)5+ years working with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Citrix, or Hyper-V. 5+ years’ experience designing, installing, and maintaining Citrix Xenapp 7.x, NetScaler Gateway, Citrix Storefront, and Citrix Director 5+ years’ experience managing enterprise level Active Directory Structures 2 years’ experience in automating assigned tasks utilizing PowerShell 2+ years of successfully leading complex technical projects and providing technical direction to other technical personnel.

License or Certification: Microsoft Windows operating system Citrix, or App-V virtualization technologies Cisco CCNA certification a plus Azure/AWS cloud certifications a plus

Company Description

About BCforward: BCforward began as an IT business solution and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs inta full-service personnel solution’s organization. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, BCforward alsoperates numerous delivery centers across North America and India. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm in Indiana. Our uninterrupted growth has allowed BCforward tdeliver uniquely configured IT staffing and project solutions for over the years of catering tour customers’ specific needs. BCforward currently maintains a team of over 5000 global resources. With our additional brand, Stafforward, together we have the capabilities to deliver services for a variety of industries in both public and private sectors which allows us to address your most challenging needs. www.BCforward.com