Exciting Direct Hire Opportunity!
Our client in the Greater Houston area has an immediate need for a Senior IT System Administrator. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring system performance, troubleshooting complex issues, and enhancing security measures through advanced access control, backups, and windows system configurations. This position also involves strategic planning, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the company's technological needs, with a focus on ISO 27001 compliance and global infrastructure management. MUST BE LOCAL TO THE AREA!
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the maintenance and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization environments across multiple regions ensuring high availability and performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware and software issues in both on-premises and cloud environments.
- Manage and optimize Azure cloud services, including servers, backups, and Azure Virtual Desktop environments.
- Implement best practices for resource provisioning, monitoring, cost optimization, security, and compliance with ISO 27001 standards across cloud infrastructure.
- Administer and manage backup solutions and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity, availability, and compliance with retention policies.
- Administer and maintain the global file system, ensuring efficient operation of file storage systems and data synchronization across distributed environments.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, C#, or other scripting languages to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with IT teams to identify and implement automation and process improvement opportunities.
- Provide advanced support for escalated issues from junior administrators and service desk staff.
- Collaborate with vendors to optimize performance and resolve issues related to storage and infrastructure.
- Work with IT leadership to develop and enforce IT policies and procedures in alignment with ISO 27001.
- Lead IT projects, ensuring timely completion aligned with business objectives.
- Mentor and guide junior IT staff, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications:
- BA/BS in Information Technology or an associate's degree with certifications such as Networking+, Security+ and/or A+
- Certifications such as: Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) and Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- 7+ years related experience in systems administration, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.
- Extensive experience managing Azure cloud services, including Azure Virtual Desktop and Azure Backup Vaults.
- Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies, including VMware, Microsoft AVD, and Nutanix AHV.
- Proficient in managing and optimizing Azure environments.
- Solid understanding of networking concepts: VLANs, routing, subnetting, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and Network device configuration
- Experience with Active Directory, Exchange Online, Office 365, and SharePoint Online.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell and C#, focusing on automation and process improvement.
- Knowledge of backend storage technologies and data protection solutions.
- Experience with single sign-on (SSO) management and troubleshooting
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
For more information or immediate consideration, please email resume directly to ...@affinity-mgt.com.