Senior Server & Virtualization Operations Lead

Targa Resources; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources is seeking a Senior Administrator for Server Operations based in Houston, Texas. This role involves essential responsibilities in maintaining and improving enterprise server environments, with a focus on both Windows and Linux systems.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in server administration, virtualization platforms, and infrastructure support. This position also requires participation in on-call rotations and ensures operational reliability across a distributed organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Significant experience in enterprise server administration and infrastructure support.
• Proven experience supporting both Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Strong experience with VMware virtualization platforms.
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Experience administering Active Directory and core infrastructure services (DNS, DHCP, Group Policy).
• Experience supporting enterprise backup solutions (e.g., Veeam; ExaGrid a plus).
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Willingness and ability to participate in on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain enterprise Windows and Linux server environments.
• Perform server provisioning, configuration, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Monitor server health and performance using enterprise tools.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for server and infrastructure-related issues.
• Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy environments.

Skills

Server Administration

Linux

Windows Server

VMware

Scripting

Active Directory

Citrix

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

SolarWinds

Veeam

Cisco UCS

Job description

Targa Resources is seeking a Senior Administrator for Server Operations based in Houston, Texas. This role involves essential responsibilities in maintaining and improving enterprise server environments, with a focus on both Windows and Linux systems.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in server administration, virtualization platforms, and infrastructure support. This position also requires participation in on-call rotations and ensures operational reliability across a distributed organization.