System Administrator

Imperative Chemical Partners; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperative Chemical Partners is seeking a hands-on System Administrator to oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of our IT infrastructure. The role focuses on security, scalability, and alignment with business objectives, operating within a cloud-based stack.

The ideal candidate will lead IT initiatives, ensure reliability, and provide end-user training, while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver solutions that support growth and resilience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing IT infrastructure and cloud-based services.
• Strong communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of system administration and network security best practices.
• Experience with budget management and resource allocation.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in CS/MIS/related field.
• Familiar with Waterfall and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the company's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and cloud services.
• Ensure security, performance, and reliability of IT systems.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align IT with business objectives.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies.
• Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations and procedures.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users.
• Oversee implementation and configuration of systems and platforms.

Skills

Proven cloud-based IT infrastructure

Excellent communication skills

Network security knowledge

Budget management experience

Agile/Waterfall familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/MIS/related field

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, and 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.