Systems Architect

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Systems Architect for a global consumer tech company. 

Our client is seeking a seasoned Systems Architect with a strong background in Active Directory. This role is a hybrid position, requiring 2-3 days onsite at our client's location in Allen, Texas, Austin, Texas, or Costa Mesa, CA. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on complex Active Directory projects and systems, collaborating closely with other AD system admins to discover current AD infrastructure and dependencies.

This is a full-time, 6-month contract opportunity with potential for conversion to FTE.

Systems Architect Responsibilities: 

• Conducting Active Directory discovery with multiple stakeholders

• Coordinating changes and project progress with project managers

• Analyzing, designing, implementing, and maintaining the Active Directory infrastructure, including Trusts, Group Policies, Replication, Global Catalog, and Distributed File System

• Administering and supporting Azure, O365, and other cloud services

• Creating and modifying PowerShell scripts related to Active Directory

• Administering Active Directory, Domain Controllers (DC), file and print sharing, web services, and application servers

• Executing capacity and performance data collection, monitoring, and reporting

• Coordinating with multiple business units for interface and support

Systems Architect Requirements: 

• 10+ years of experience with Active Directory, Azure, O365, PKI, DNS, and GPO administration

• 10+ years of PowerShell scripting experience

• Extensive experience working with Windows Server operating systems (2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022)

• Experience with system automation using PowerShell and other tools

• Ability to articulate technical issues to a non-technical audience and refine business requirements into technical documentation

• Ability to manage diverse tasks with differing priorities

• Knowledge of client/server network protocols

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to make decisions and manage time effectively 

Perks & Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development

To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this Systems Architect opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.