Senior Windows Administrator & IT Operations Lead

Westlake Chemical Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking a seasoned Windows Administrator to provide Windows admin and support services across North America. You will manage servers, patching, and standard services while leading OS upgrade initiatives and coordinating with IT teams.

The role requires strong documentation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with flexibility for on-call shifts and after-hours work during maintenance windows.

Qualifications

• College degree in computer science or related field; 10 years equivalent work experience.
• Experience with Windows Server, Azure and AWS in cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Strong documentation and communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non‑tech users.
• Experience leading complex IT tasks in a high‑pressure environment.
• Familiarity with change management and backup/restore procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows servers in physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
• Manage standard Windows services (Print, DNS, DHCP); monitor logs and backup jobs.
• Lead OS upgrade projects and software replacements following change management.
• Assist with infrastructure projects and vendor evaluations as needed.
• Provide technical support to North American locations and coordinate with IT teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Root cause analysis

Documentation skills

Customer service orientation

Leadership

Education

College diploma in Computer Science

Microsoft Windows Enterprise Certifications

Tools

Azure

AWS

Windows Server

Job description

Westlake Chemical is seeking a seasoned Windows Administrator to provide Windows admin and support services across North America. You will manage servers, patching, and standard services while leading OS upgrade initiatives and coordinating with IT teams.

The role requires strong documentation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with flexibility for on-call shifts and after-hours work during maintenance windows.