Server Engineer - 100% onsite (Houston, TX)

Cedent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking an Industrial IT Server Engineer for a long-term contract position in Spring, Texas. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in managing Windows-based virtual environments and troubleshooting DELL hardware. Key responsibilities include providing technical support, managing virtual machines, and collaborating with cybersecurity partners. Applicants should possess expertise in VMware, SolarWinds, and Active Directory administration, along with communication skills for effective collaboration.

Qualifications

• Oil & gas experience preferred.
• Experience in managing Windows-based virtual environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Windows virtual machines.
• Utilize VMware for environment virtualization.
• Provide technical support for DELL hardware.
• Monitor and analyze performance using SolarWinds.
• Maintain Active Directory services.

Skills

VMware virtualization

DELL computer hardware

SolarWinds

Active Directory administration

Communication skills

Job description

Location: Spring Texas (On-Stage)

Job Type: Long Term Contract

Interview Process: 30-minute Zoom video interview followed by a 30-minute in-person interview.

Need only local to Spring, TX.

Oil & gas experience preferred:

• Industrial IT Server Engineers design, implement, maintain, and optimize our Windows-based virtual Digital Enablement Platform (DEP) environments.
• Additionally, Engineers will be expected to work in the office and provide support to customers (including on-call rotations 12‑hour shift during day for a week at a time).
• The ideal candidate will possess expertise in VMware virtualization, DELL computer hardware, performance monitoring tools like SolarWinds, Active Directory administration, and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with both customers and cybersecurity partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Windows virtual machines: ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability.
• Utilize VMware for environment virtualization, configuring, and maintaining virtual infrastructure.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for DELL computer hardware.
• Perform performance monitoring, analysis, and reporting using SolarWinds or similar tools.
• Administer and maintain Active Directory services, including user/group management and access controls.
• Collaborate with customers and cybersecurity partners to address technical issues and implement solutions.
• Develop and maintain documentation for server configurations, procedures, and best practices, including server project work, on‑call rotation, and troubleshooting remote servers.