Infrastructure Engineer

Centre Technologies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic IT solutions company in Houston is seeking a Senior Technical Consultant to implement and support diverse IT Infrastructure technologies. The role emphasizes problem management and guiding junior teams. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in IT along with experience in Citrix and VMware technologies. Strong documentation and mentoring skills are essential. This position requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications, offering an opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years hands-on IT experience required.
• Experience with Enterprise Storage solutions desirable.
• Experience with various network hardware systems needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support various IT Infrastructure technologies.
• Mentor Tier 1 and Tier 2 Teams as necessary.
• Monitor system utilization and application performance.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Office, Excel, and Access

Understanding of network infrastructures

Experience with various networking protocols

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Certifications in Citrix CCA-V, CCP-V

Microsoft MCSE: Productivity

Tools

Microsoft Windows Administration tools

Citrix Technologies

VMware Server Virtualization Technologies

Job description

We are excited to announce we are expanding and looking to grow our team with a new Senior Technical Consultant!

Position Summary

The primary role for this position would be focused on implementing and supporting various IT Infrastructure technologies with an emphasis on Root Cause Identification and Resolution & Project Design and Implementations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Problem management and resolution of issues in a timely manner
• Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• The ability to mentor and guide Tier 1 and Tier 2 Teams, as needed
• Excellent IT documentation skills

Education / Experience / Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Certifications
• Citrix CCA-V, CCP-V strongly preferred
• Microsoft MCSE: Productivity strongly desired
• 8+ years hands‑on IT experience
• Must possess excellent knowledge and experience using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, and Access
• Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10
• Windows Server 2000/2003/2008R2/2012R2/2016
• Microsoft Windows Administration tools (AD Users and Computers, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy, Sites and Services, etc.)
• Microsoft Active Directory including Azure AD (Architect, Implementations, Migrations)
• Microsoft Exchange 2003/2007/2010/2013 and Office 365 Email (Architect, Implementations, Migrations, Administration)
• Citrix Technologies (Architect, Implementations, Migrations)
• VMware Server Virtualization Technologies (Architect, Implementations, Migrations)
• Citrix Application/Desktop Virtualization Technologies (Architect, Implementations, Migrations)
• XenServer, XenApp, XenDesktop, Web Interface, Secure/Access Gateway, NetScaler & WANScaler
• Backup / DR strategies (Architect, Implementation and Administration)
• Systems Upgrades including security patch management
• Monitoring of system utilization and application performance
• Understanding of network infrastructures and troubleshooting various networking protocols including but not limited to TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.
• Experience with various network hardware systems such as but not limited to Cisco Switches, Dell Switches, Cisco ASA, HP ProCurve, SonicWALL, Fortigate, Palo Alto, Juniper, Cisco Meraki, Checkpoint, etc.
• Experience with various Enterprise level server hardware such as but not limited to Dell PowerEdge servers, HP ProLiant Blade servers, Cisco UCS servers, etc.
• Experience with Enterprise Storage solutions such as but not limited to ExaGrid, Compellent and Nimble
• Experience with Hyperconverged Technology a plus