System Administrator

Imperative Chemical Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperative Chemical Partners in Houston, TX seeks a System Administrator to oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of your IT infrastructure. The role is hands-on, providing technical leadership while executing strategic initiatives across a modern, cloud-based stack focused on security, scalability, and alignment with business goals.

You will manage servers, networks, and cloud services, ensure system reliability, implement backup and disaster recovery, and develop

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience with cloud-based IT infrastructure management.
• Knowledge of security best practices for IT systems.
• Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile processes and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the company's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and cloud services.
• Ensure the security, performance, and reliability of the IT systems.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business objectives and determine opportunities for IT solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to improve the IT infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and processes.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users.
• Manages implementation and configuration of systems and platforms.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills

Cloud admin

Security best practices

Networking basics

Disaster recovery

Education

Bachelor's in CS/IS/related

Tools

AWS

Azure

VMware

Windows Server

Job description

SUMMARY

The System Administrator will oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of the company's IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technical expert, providing not only strategic vision and guidance but also driving initiatives through their own technical abilities. They will manage a modern, cloud-based technology stack, focusing on security, scalability, and alignment with business objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and maintain the company's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and cloud services.


• Ensure the security, performance, and reliability of the IT systems.


• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.


• Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions.


• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business objectives and determine opportunities for IT solutions.


• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to improve the IT infrastructure.


• Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and processes.


• Provide technical support and training to end-users.


• Manages implementation and configuration of systems and platforms.


• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.


• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE

• Proven experience managing IT infrastructure and services in a cloud-based environment.


• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders and cross-functional teams.


• In-depth knowledge of best practices for system administration and network security.


• Experience with budget management, capability analysis, and resource allocation.


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.


• Familiarity with both Waterfall and Agile processes and methodologies.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Must complete and pass all required pre-employment screenings. This description reflects managements assignment of essential functions; it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned or re-assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.