Systems Administrator Lead

Diamondback E&P LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamondback E&P LLC is seeking a Lead Systems Administrator to own the architecture, design, and lifecycle management of the company's enterprise infrastructure, spanning on-premises and cloud environments. You will set strategic direction and ensure secure, scalable platforms aligned with business objectives.

In this role you will mentor engineers, collaborate with IT leadership, drive modernization initiatives, implement Zero Trust controls, and oversee vendor engagements while maintaining

Qualifications

• Ten or more years in IT infra and systems administration.
• Experience leading enterprise infrastructure initiatives.
• Strong Azure, M365, hybrid cloud and security expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and lifecycle management of enterprise infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Develop infrastructure standards, governance, roadmaps, and best practices.
• Serve as senior escalation point for complex infrastructure, cloud, and security issues.
• Lead infrastructure modernization, including cloud adoption, automation, and platform optimization.
• Ensure security, resilience, and alignment with cybersecurity and compliance.
• Collaborate with IT leadership to evaluate emerging technologies and investments.
• Oversee major projects, upgrades, migrations, and vendor-delivered solutions.
• Mentor Systems Administrators, Engineers, Help Desk staff, and others.

Skills

Azure & Microsoft 365

Hybrid cloud architecture

Security & Zero Trust

SOX compliance knowledge

ITIL and service management

Leadership and mentoring

Vendor management

Networking & systems integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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The Lead Systems Administrator serves as a technical leader responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, security, and lifecycle management of Diamondback's enterprise infrastructure environment. This role provides strategic direction for on-premises and cloud technologies while ensuring infrastructure platforms remain secure, scalable, reliable, and aligned with business objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

Include but are not limited to

• Lead the design, architecture, and lifecycle management of enterprise infrastructure solutions across on-premises and cloud environments
• Develop infrastructure standards, governance frameworks, roadmaps, and best practices that support business and technology objectives
• Serve as the senior technical escalation point for complex infrastructure, cloud, virtualization, storage, and identity-related issues
• Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption, automation, security enhancements, and platform optimization
• Ensure infrastructure systems are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with cybersecurity, compliance, and operational requirements
• Partner with IT leadership and business stakeholders to evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic investments
• Oversee major infrastructure projects, upgrades, migrations, and vendor-delivered solutions from planning through implementation
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Systems Administrators, Engineers, Help Desk personnel, and other IT team members
• Manage vendor relationships, technology evaluations, service performance, and infrastructure-related contractual engagements
• Maintain infrastructure documentation, architecture standards, operational procedures, and compliance evidence, including SOX requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of IT infrastructure and systems administration experience or eight (8) years plus a Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise infrastructure initiatives and technical teams.
• Advanced knowledge of virtualization, storage, cloud, identity, backup, and disaster recovery technologies
• Strong experience with Azure, Microsoft 365, hybrid cloud architecture, and infrastructure security
• Experience developing infrastructure standards, roadmaps, and governance processes
• Familiarity with SOX compliance, ITIL frameworks, and service management best practices
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles and enterprise cybersecurity controls
• Working knowledge of networking, systems integration, and infrastructure architecture best practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the oil and gas industry
• Demonstrated experience mentoring or leading technical teams without direct supervisory authority
• Experience developing infrastructure strategy and multi-year technology roadmapsExperience leading cloud transformation, automation, or data center modernization initiatives
• Relevant certifications such as Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, VMware, CISSP, or similar

Diamondback is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diamondback provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, veteran or disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Diamondback participates in E-Verify. Learn more aboutE-Verify.