IT Technical Specialist III

MRE Consulting, Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MRE Consulting, Ltd. is seeking a Technical Specialists III to implement technology solutions, schedule analysis/implementation/testing, and bridge Engineering with Service Desk teams in Houston.

You will draft change requests, maintain SOPs, and drive SOP improvements to enhance efficiency and service quality. The role requires 5-7 years of IT infrastructure experience, hands-on automation and cloud proficiency (Azure/AWS/GCP), ITIL familiarity, and strong documentation and training

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience managing IT infrastructure, supporting technology processes, and executing system implementations.
• Proficiency with automation tools such as Rewst, Jinja, PowerShell and Azure CLI.
• Familiarity with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Previous experience with ITSM tools and Automation (Service Now, Halo PSA, Rewst, Thread).
• Understanding of ITIL best practices; ITIL certification preferred.
• Ability to develop technical documentation and deliver training to internal teams.
• Strong communication skills to translate technical solutions into business terms.
• Scheduled after-hours support or on-call rotations as required.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the final escalation point for complex technical issues from the Service Desk.
• Maintain mission critical systems such as RMM toolsets, Policies, Rewst Automation, BCDR platforms, and PSA systems.
• Monitor Infra and NOC alerts and ensure appropriate escalation and resolution.
• Assist with project implementations, system deployments, infrastructure rollouts, and client-side solutions.
• Analyze client and internal IT systems to diagnose problems, inefficiencies, and recommend improvements.
• Draft and submit change request forms for review and approved by the CAB
• Plan, schedule, and manage timelines for assigned technical projects.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Service Desk teams to familiarize staff with innovative technologies and client best practices.
• Train Service Desk personnel on solutions, procedures, and client-specific standards.
• Maintain and update central documentation repositories, including SOPs, HLDs, BOMs, and knowledge base articles.
• Monitor solution and team performance post-implementation to ensure success and address any ongoing needs.
• Regularly perform ticket updates and accurate time entry within the ITSM platform (Halo PSA).
• Coordinate allocation of technical team resources to meet deployment and other support objectives.
• Develop and deliver related documentation such as SOPs, HLDs or BOMs, technical knowledge base articles.
• Demonstrate experience in consulting role of a technical organization or consultancy with similar responsibilities.
• Holds current technical Microsoft certifications or has strong Microsoft Azure experience.
• Regularly update and audit central documentation repository.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Automation tooling

PowerShell

Azure

AWS

GCP

TOGAF

ITIL

SOP documentation

On-call rotations

Travel readiness

Tools

Rewst

Jinja

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Halo PSA

ServiceNow

RMM tools

BCDR platforms

Job description

Technical Specialists III is responsible for implementing technological solutions to solve business problems, creating schedules for analysis, implementation, and testing of technology, handling escalations, monitoring Infrastructure and Network Operations Center (NOC) alerts, and serving as the bridge between Engineering and Service Desk teams to ensure consistent service delivery and effective knowledge transfer. In addition to responsibilities such as drafting change request form submissions and maintaining the escalation board, the Technical Specialist will also be responsible for staying up to date on industry best practices, continually updating standard operating procedures (SOPs), and driving innovation within the division to enhance efficiency and service quality.

Requirements

• 5-7 years' experience managing IT infrastructure, supporting technology processes, and executing system implementations (networking, telecom, data center, server/client refreshes, etc.).
• Proficiency with automation tools such as Rewst, Jinja, PowerShell and Azure CLI.
• Familiarity with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Previous experience with ITSM tools and Automation (Service Now, Halo PSA, Rewst, Thread)
• Understanding of ITIL best practices; ITIL certification preferred.
• Ability to develop technical documentation and deliver training to internal teams.
• Strong communication skills to translate technical solutions into business terms.
• Scheduled after-hours support or on-call rotations as required.
• Willingness to travel when required

Responsibilities

• Serve as the final escalation point for complex technical issues from the Service Desk.
• Maintain mission critical systems such as RMM toolsets, Policies, Rewst Automation, BCDR platforms, and PSA systems.
• Monitor Infra and NOC alerts and ensure appropriate escalation and resolution.
• Assist with project implementations, system deployments, infrastructure rollouts, and client-side solutions.
• Analyze client and internal IT systems to diagnose problems, inefficiencies, and recommend improvements.
• Draft and submit change request forms for review and approved by the CAB
• Plan, schedule, and manage timelines for assigned technical projects.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Service Desk teams to familiarize staff with innovative technologies and client best practices.
• Train Service Desk personnel on solutions, procedures, and client-specific standards.
• Maintain and update central documentation repositories, including SOPs, HLDs, BOMs, and knowledge base articles.
• Monitor solution and team performance post-implementation to ensure success and address any ongoing needs.
• Regularly perform ticket updates and accurate time entry within the ITSM platform (Halo PSA).
• Coordinate allocation of technical team resources to meet deployment and other support objectives.
• Develop and deliver related documentation such as SOPs, HLDs or BOMs, technical knowledge base articles.
• Demonstrate experience in consulting role of a technical organization or consultancy with similar responsibilities.
• Holds current technical Microsoft certifications or has strong Microsoft Azure experience.
• Regularly update and audit central documentation repository.