Lead Server & Storage Architect

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking a Server/Networks Manager to guide the Server Team, lead in the design, configuration, and optimization of county server-based systems, and ensure reliable access to e-mail, web-based applications, and business tools.

The role requires expert data center knowledge, disaster recovery planning, cloud services, and strong project management skills. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and several years of experience, including supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Five years of experience in Systems Engineering including two years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect, install, configure, maintain, and operate hardware and software to manage compute and storage environments.
• Provide data protection and disaster recovery solutions; ensure backups and recoverability; manage cabinet, cabling, and power configurations.
• Serve as main contact for Teams, SharePoint, and Azure AD issues; provide Tier1 on-call support after hours.
• Lead complex projects; coordinate deployment, testing, and licensing; oversee daily operations of data centers.
• Advise on budgeting and procurement; assist in developing spend plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data center design

Disaster recovery

Data protection

Cloud services

Security services

Project management

Communication

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure AD

SharePoint

Windows Server

Job description

Dallas County is seeking a Server/Networks Manager to guide the Server Team, lead in the design, configuration, and optimization of county server-based systems, and ensure reliable access to e-mail, web-based applications, and business tools.

The role requires expert data center knowledge, disaster recovery planning, cloud services, and strong project management skills. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and several years of experience, including supervisory responsibilities.