Systems Administrator

Venture Global LNG; Louisiana; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Global LNG is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to manage and optimize our on‑premises data center and cloud platforms, ensuring reliability and disaster recovery. The role focuses on VMware ESXi and Windows/Linux server administration, Active Directory, and enterprise backup strategies.

The candidate will work across Azure/AWS environments, implement security patches, document architectures, and participate in on‑call rotations to support 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years hands-on experience supporting server and virtualization environments.
• Experience with ESXi, storage, fiber channels, AD site services, replication, OU, Group Policy.
• Solid experience with Windows Server and Linux administration.
• Experience managing enterprise Veeam backup environments.
• Datacenter server and storage environment experience.
• Strong knowledge of VMware technologies (ESXi, vCenter, vSAN).
• Ability to document system processes, architecture diagrams, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows and Linux servers, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related core services.
• Support and enhance cloud environments (Azure / AWS / Private Cloud).
• Configure and manage Azure and AWS networking components (NSG, routing, and access control).
• Storage and backup solution administration and optimization.
• Maintain and optimize SAN/NAS storage systems and server hardware.
• Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions (Veeam / Druva).
• Manage tape library backup with tape cycle for offsite backup management.
• Monitor server performance and integrity using tools like LogicMonitor and LiveAction.
• Resolve escalated issues across cloud and on‑prem infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance, security, and capacity to ensure high availability.
• Security patching and vulnerability mitigation.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and infrastructure diagrams.
• Apply system patches, firmware upgrades, and lifecycle management.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and provide tier-3 escalation support.
• Participate in on-call rotation for critical systems and after-hours maintenance.
• Identify and recommend enhancements to server performance, capacity, and scalability.

Skills

VMware ESXi

Windows/Linux admin

Cloud infrastructure

Backup solutions

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS/DHCP

Veeam backup

Networking basics

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / related field

Tools

Veeam

Druva

LogicMonitor

LiveAction

Job description

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position:

Systems Administrator

Located: CP

Summary

We are looking for an experienced System Engineer with strong expertise in VMware virtualization, Windows/Linux server administration, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise backup solutions. This role is responsible for ensuring our server environments are reliable, secure, well-architected, and capable of supporting business growth. You will play a key role in managing and optimizing our on-premises data center and cloud platforms, while ensuring robust disaster recovery and business continuity.

General Description Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer Windows and Linux servers, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related core services.
• Support and enhance cloud environments (Azure / AWS / Private Cloud).
• Configure and manage Azure and AWS networking components (NSG, routing, and access control).
• Storage and Backup Solution
• Maintain and optimize SAN/NAS storage systems and server hardware.
• Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions (Veeam / Druva etc.).
• Managing tape library backup with tape cycle for offsite backup management
• Monitor server performance and integrity using tools such as Logic Monitor and Live Action.
• Resolve escalated issues across cloud and on‑prem infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance, security, and capacity to ensure high availability.
• Security Patching and vulnerability mitigation
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and Infrastructure diagrams.

Apply system patches, firmware upgrades, and lifecycle management.

• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and provide tier-3 escalation support.
• Participate in on-call rotation for critical systems and after-hours maintenance.

Identify and recommend enhancements to server performance, capacity, and scalability.

Qualifications

Required experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years hands‑on experience supporting server and virtualization environments.

• Virtualized Environment, ESXi, Storage and FiberChannels
• Active Directory site services, replication, OU, Group policy
• Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or similar).
• Solid experience with Windows Server and/or Linux administration.
• Experience of managing Veeam backup environment for enterprise.
• Datacenter Server and storage environment experience
• Strong knowledge of VMware technologies (ESXi, vCenter, vSAN preferred).
• Ability to document system processes, architecture diagrams, and procedures.

Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, routing).

• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to mentor and collaborate across teams.
• VMware VCP, Microsoft MCSA/MCSE, Azure/AWS Associate, or equivalent experience are a plus.

Preferred Experience

• Advanced knowledge of Linux OS for appliance support.
• Familiarity with access control models and network security frameworks.

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.