System Administrator

Helmsman Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-focused energy services organization in Houston is looking for a qualified Systems Administrator. The role involves managing O365 and Azure environments, enhancing data security, deploying Windows systems, and configuring virtual networks. Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years of experience in O365 or Azure AD and possess excellent skills in IT management. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies and ensure the security and efficiency of corporate IT assets.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in O365/Azure AD.
• Proficiency in configuring computer workstations and network connections.
• Availability for after-hours emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Setup and manage O365 and Azure AD profiles.
• Enhance data security and manage data backups with Veeam.
• Deploy and administer Windows 10 Enterprise laptops and VMs.
• Set up and configure virtual networks within a hybrid cloud.
• Monitor and maintain corporate IT assets.

Skills

Proficiency in configuring computer workstations

Availability for responding to after-hours emergencies

Self-initiative

Staying updated on emerging technologies

Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Strong communication abilities

Time management abilities

Education

8+ years of O365/Azure AD experience

Tools

Meraki networking

Solarwinds HelpDesk

PowerShell scripting

Microsoft Hyper-V

VMware vSphere

Job description

A forward-focused energy services organization is in search of qualified candidates for a position involving Systems Administration. This role entails the responsibility of overseeing, supervising, and sustaining both local and remote computing environments encompassing solutions from Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, and VMware.

Primary Responsibilities

User Identity Management and Governance

• Setup and sustain O365 and Azure AD profiles
• Safeguard user accounts against compromise
• Mitigate vulnerabilities across all local and virtual assets
• Monitor the Mimecast email security system
• Configure and oversee impersonation/phishing profiles
• Approve authorized contacts and websites
• Execute archive searches and exploration

Storage Implementation and Management

• Enhance data security against unauthorized access
• Employ Veeam software for data backup and streamlined restoration
• Configure long-term archival storage for corporate compliance

Deployment and Administration of Computing Resources

• Roll out Windows 10 Enterprise laptops and virtual machines
• Deploy virtual machines within virtual networks
• Configure virtual machines for remote desktop deployment, optimizing cost, performance, and security
• Provide contingency recovery for virtual machines

Virtual Network Configuration and Administration

• Set up and configure virtual networks
• Coordinate routing paths, especially in a hybrid cloud setting
• Manage public and private IP addresses for VMs and select resources
• Understand storage architecture, including iSCSI, LUNs, NFS, and RAID

Monitoring and Maintenance of Corporate Assets

• Proficiency with IT tools and support applications such as:
  • Meraki networking
  • Solarwinds HelpDesk
  • PDQ patch management and software development
  • Zoom web conferencing and telephony system
• Expertise in hypervisor platforms:
  • Microsoft Hyper-V
  • VMware vSphere
  • Standalone containers and containers managed by Kubernetes
• Skill in PowerShell scripting
• Knowledge of the following would be advantageous:
  • DocuWare document management system
  • QuickBooks accounting
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • MS SQL Server
  • Power BI
  • Power Automate

Education and Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of pertinent O365/Azure AD experience is mandatory

Skills

• Proficiency in configuring computer workstations, including mounting, multi-monitor setup, network connections, etc.
• Availability for responding to after-hours emergencies, as required
• Self-initiative
• Staying updated on emerging technologies and providing recommendations
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Capability to work collaboratively and independently
• Strong communication and time management abilities