Sr. Server Operations Administrator

Targa Resources; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources is seeking a Senior Administrator, Server Operations to manage and optimize our enterprise server environment across Windows and Linux. You will work with VMware vSphere and Citrix virtualization, ensuring high availability and scalable infrastructure.

The role requires expertise in Active Directory, SAN storage, and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) with experience supporting an industrial, distributed organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive enterprise server administration experience.
• Experience with Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Strong VMware virtualization experience.
• Scripting/automation experience (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Experience with Active Directory and core infra services (DNS, DHCP, Group Policy).
• Experience with SAN storage configuration/management.
• Experience with backup solutions (e.g., Veeam; ExaGrid a plus).
• Experience with Cisco UCS server hardware.
• Experience with Citrix application and desktop virtualization.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain enterprise Windows and Linux server environments.
• Provision, configure, patch, and lifecycle manage servers.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of server design and processes.
• Administer VMware vSphere and related virtualization platforms.
• Support Citrix application and desktop virtualization environments.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to ensure performance and availability.
• Assist with capacity planning and resource optimization across VMs.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

VMware

Scripting

Active Directory

Citrix

Backup & recovery

Cisco UCS

PowerShell

Bash

Python

SAN storage

On-call support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology / Computer Science or related field

Tools

SolarWinds

VMware Operations Manager

System Center

Job description

The Senior Administrator, Server Operations is responsible for the administration, support, and continuous improvement of the company’s enterprise server environment. This role supports a large, geographically distributed organization and ensures the reliability, performance, and scalability of server and virtualization platforms.

This position works closely with infrastructure leadership and peer teams to maintain operational stability while contributing to ongoing improvements in server, data center, and virtualization services.

JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer and maintain enterprise Windows and Linux server environments.
• Perform server provisioning, configuration, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Support infrastructure standards and ensure systems are aligned with enterprise architecture and security requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of server design, deployment, and support processes.
• Administer and support VMware vSphere and related virtualization platforms.
• Support and maintain Citrix application and desktop virtualization environments.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure optimal performance and availability of hosted workloads.
• Assist with capacity planning and resource optimization across virtual environments.

Monitor, Performance & Reliability

• Monitor server health and performance using enterprise tools (e.g., SolarWinds, VMware Operations Manager, System Center).
• Identify and remediate performance issues, capacity constraints, and system risks.
• Support proactive monitoring and alerting to maintain high system availability.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Operational Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide Tier 2/3 support for server and infrastructure-related issues.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues across compute, operating systems, and integrated platforms.
• Coordinate with peer infrastructure teams (e.g., Network, Storage) to resolve cross-domain issues.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to infrastructure incidents and alerts.

Core Infrastructure Services

• Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy environments.
• Support enterprise backup and recovery solutions, ensuring data protection and recoverability.
• Configure and support SAN storage environments in coordination with infrastructure teams.
• Maintain and support Cisco UCS server hardware platforms.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL 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 with SAN storage configuration and management.
• Experience supporting enterprise backup solutions (e.g., Veeam; ExaGrid a plus).
• Experience supporting Cisco UCS server hardware.
• Experience supporting Citrix application and desktop virtualization environments.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Willingness and ability to participate in on-call rotation.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of server platforms, virtualization, and infrastructure services.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills across complex environments.
• Operational Discipline: Ability to maintain stability while executing changes in production environments.Collaboration: Works effectively with infrastructure peers and field teams.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of systems, issues, and outcomes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience supporting infrastructure in industrial, energy, or operationally critical environments.
• Experience working in a geographically distributed organization.
• Experience in a public company environment supporting SOX regulated systems and controls.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.