Job Summary: The Systems Administrator will primarily be focused on Windows Active Directory consolidation of multiple domains, as well as, server upgrades and/or new OS build replacements for existing Windows 2012 server environments. Strong Windows Active Directory skills, PowerShell scripting and O365/Exchange skills are required. Location: This contractor role can be fully remote with a strong preference for candidates local to the Charlotte, NC area. Terms: Full-time, 40 hours/week with a January 6, 2025 start date. Length of assignment may be up to 6 months with the possibility of permanent conversion. Pay Rate: $90-$120/an hour. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with the consolidation of five domains into a new single domain. Most user accounts and workstations have been migrated, however, there are many servers left to migrate and/or rebuild in the new domain. There is also AD clean-up work to do in legacy domains with user and workstation accounts. All users have been migrated to O365, however, there are multiple Exchange servers on-premises that need final dependencies moved off and services decommissioned. Looking to build a central hybrid server in replacement. Rebuild and/or replace several remaining legacy Windows Server 2012. Leverage PowerShell scripting for general reporting and administrative tasks in support of the projects. Required Skill and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or similar field, or equivalent work experience. 5+ years' experience in Windows system administration – Windows Server, Active Directory, GPO, MS Exchange/O365, IIS, DFS, Print Services, PowerShell. Expertise with scripting for automation of patching, application installation, etc. Detail oriented and able to oversee multiple infrastructure projects. Demonstrated ability to balance IT concerns and business needs while at the same time being a strong advocate for IT best practices. Demonstrated ability and desire to independently stay current with the constantly evolving technologies. Preferred Skills and Experience: Experience with core Microsoft Windows Server and O365/Exchange technologies. Experience with server virtualization technologies (VMware, Nutanix). Experience with PowerShell scripting to automation systems management functions. Experience administering SAN & NAS storage technologies (NetApp, Dell PowerScale). Expertise with managing systems management (ex. SCCM/MECP, Intune). Experience with Identity Access Management and SSO (Okta).