Systems Architect -III

Tekfortune is a fast-growing consulting firm specialized in permanent, contract & project-based staffing services for world's leading organizations in a broad range of industries. In this quickly changing economic landscape, virtual recruiting and remote work are critical for the future of work. To support the active project demands and skills gaps, our staffing experts can help you find the best job for you. Systems Architect -III Candidates must be WI residents Interview Process: Over zoom for the 1st round interview. Contract Duration: 06/30/2026 with extensions possible Onsite, Hybrid or Remote: Candidates must be WI residents or willing to relocate to WI within 30 days of the start date at their own expense. (90% remote and 10% onsite). Primarily remote, but candidate must be available to come onsite if needed. NOTICE- Candidates that are submitted to this posting and do not meet the required qualifications, restrictions, or requirements will NOT be allowed to be resubmitted to future re-postings of the position. False or inaccurate submissions will be reported. WISCONSIN ONLY POSTING: POSTING IS FOR WISCONSIN BASED CANDIDATES ONLY (OR THOSE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO WISCONSIN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE START DATE). Candidates that are NOT located IN WISCONSIN or NOT willing TO RELOCATE within that timeframe will NOT be considered and should not be submitted. LL WORK MUST BE DONE IN WISCONSIN DCF is looking for a motivated Systems Architect III that will provide innovative solutions within a diverse Enterprise environment with multiple, cloud services and on-premises infrastructure components. The candidate will have expert level troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze current technologies used within our organization and determine ways to improve performance and provide stability to backend services. high-level of soft skills in collaborating with Information Technology professionals within the organization to ensure the proper infrastructure components are designed, delivered, managed, available, working as designed for projects or operations, and that best practices and organizational IT policies are being followed. The candidate should also be capable of applying various methodologies and frameworks when leading modernization or upgrading initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The Systems Architect III will provide leadership and subject matter expertise in the administration, maintenance and support of numerous backend systems that support the agencies application development, design, security, integration and desktop infrastructure. They will have responsibilities in directing and managing the workload of team members and managing the on-call support functions for the operations team. The candidate must be able to gather information from team members constructively, fostering collaboration and trust rather than conflict. This role requires both guiding the team and contributing directly to technical problem-solving. The individual will work closely with Information Technology professionals to ensure technical components are available for projects and working properly. Document and monitor requirements needed to institute proposed updates or new services. They will be well versed in projecting for possible challenges on constraints including, risks, time, resources, and scope changes to the project. They will work closely with the supervisor and project teams to successfully monitor the progress of initiatives, provide detailed specifications for proposed solutions, and define clear goals for all aspects of a project and manage their proper execution. They will have the ability to direct a small team in completing tasks, improving on operational support or maintenance, and document processes as needed. The candidate must consistently demonstrate initiative, accountability, and the ability to communicate progress without requiring repeated follow-up and maintain hands-on technical involvement to ensure timely and successful outcomes. This position will be a technical lead for our backend infrastructure services. These services or systems include areas within the Microsoft Services arena including but not limited to Active Directory (AD) services including ADFS, Group Policy, Distributed File Services, Azure subscriptions, DHCP, and networking protocols and services. This person will be responsible for third (3rd) level technical support functions for the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), monitoring tools, multi-factor authentication, storage and backup, Power Shell scripting, and numerous customized off-the-shelf applications that have been implemented at DCF. A high-level understanding of networking protocols and network connectivity will be required. The candidate must demonstrate both technical depth and the ability to lead modernization initiatives, ensuring the agency's infrastructure evolves strategically by partnering with external agency DOA and other third-party vendors, while wearing multiple hats across team management, project management, and hands on technical execution Qualification Desired Experience Expert level experience in the MS Windows server administration including all current supported OS versions. 10 years ctive Directory Group Policy implementation and troubleshooting. 10 years Expert knowledge in supporting certificate services. 7 years Expert experience in implementing technology best practices in an organization. 7 years MS Visio - Proven competencies in documenting infrastructure components for complex systems. 7 years Expert knowledge in configuring LDAP 7 years Leading teams and projects 7 years Expert knowledge of multi-factor authentication services. 5 years High-level knowledge of Omnissa Horizon and vSphere 5 years MS Office 365 support - Teams, email, other 3 years System administrator for MS Azure subscriptions and services 3 years Top desired skills required for the position: The technical lead will have experience analyzing new and current technologies used within an organization with the ability to document and recommend solutions to improve performance, stability, and cost savings to the agency. The candidate should also be prepared to take the responsibilities of leading projects when required and apply various project methodologies to ensure successful delivery while also working directly with the team. The qualified candidate will have experience leading a project team as a technical expert in system implementation, working with project managers and leadership to set project goals, identifying subject matter experts, providing technical best practices to help in decision making, and the lead technical support for different projects and systems. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to provide clear and timely status updates to DCF management and contribute proactively to the collaboration meetings. The candidate should demonstrate accountability by taking ownership of outcomes, recognize areas for improvement, and fostering a solutions-oriented approach. The candidate will have expert level system administration skills for Microsoft Windows servers, Active Directory Administration, and other MS core services like Group Policy, Client, DHCP, DNS, to manage, monitor, and support our Agency Managed Application Servers. The candidate must be comfortable working hands-on with systems while guiding the team strategically. The candidate must have high-level knowledge of Omnissa Horizon and vSphere with proven experience in design, deployment, and troubleshooting of virtual desktop and virtualization environments. The candidate will be well versed in the creation, support, and maintenance of certificates for our agency core systems, 3 rd party integrations, and other authentication or authorization service needs. INTERVIEW NOTES: PLEASE NOTE: A real-time screenshot photo of the candidate MUST be uploaded to candidate's bid upon confirming the interview. Please see "DCF Realtime Photo Requirement & Instructions" document in the Attachments section of this posting for details. n in-person interview may be required before a final hire is made. The hiring manager has discretion to allow phone or video interviews at any point during the process. Interviews will be set up shortly after the posting close date. MUST provide three (3) business references for the interview. (One reference must be a supervisory level.) IMPORTANT NOTES: Candidate MUST be physically located in the United States. International candidates/phone numbers will not be accepted. Candidate must follow ALL DCF work rules Candidate must be available to perform all work during the Central Standard Time (CST) business hours 9:00 am - 3 pm (or CST hours as defined by the hiring manager) Candidates will be required to provide their own equipment for this position (See job description for required specifications.) 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Created: 2026-03-04