Systems Engineer

Steel Dynamics, Inc.; Sinton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is seeking an IT professional to design, implement, and support a virtualized Windows Server infrastructure in Texas. The role focuses on server administration, AD/Office 365, backup and disaster recovery, and cyber security across the environment.

You will monitor performance, apply patches, coordinate with vendors, and provide on-call or on-site support as needed to ensure business continuity. Strong VMware/Citrix experience and certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing and maintaining a server infrastructure.
• 3-5+ years of experience administering VMware/Citrix virtualization.
• BS in Computer Systems or related field, or 5+ years of related work experience.
• Proven experience troubleshooting server and systems issues.
• Understanding of Virtualized and Windows Server platforms.
• Knowledge of information security best practices for servers and devices.
• Microsoft and VMware certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and upgrade a Virtualized and Windows Server infrastructure.
• Install, configure and administer software and hardware.
• Document and maintain backups for disaster recovery and daily support.
• Maintain Active Directory and Office 365 permissions and licenses.
• Oversee the cyber security platform (antivirus, threat protection, encryption).
• Follow information security best practices for servers, storage, and devices.
• Monitor server infrastructure performance, integrity, and availability.
• Coordinate with external vendors and internal customers on issues.
• Purchase or upgrade virtualization platform, servers, storage, and backups.
• Create technical docs outlining the infrastructure and processes.
• Work with end-users to interpret business requirements.
• Collaborate with IT team to resolve issues.
• Provide 24/7 on-call or on-site support as required.

Skills

Server administration

VMware

Citrix

Active Directory

Office 365

Backup & DR

Cyber security

Windows Server

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Vendor coordination

On-call support

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Computer Systems or related field

Tools

VMware

Citrix Virtualization

Windows Server OS

Office 365 Admin

Active Directory

Backup/DR software

Job description

Subsidiary

Steel Dynamics

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, support an upgrade a Virtualized and Windows Server Infrastructure.
• Installing, configuring and administrating Software and Computer Hardware
• Document and Maintain Back Ups of all critical physical and virtualized Servers, Storage Devices, Computing Systems, etc. for Disaster Recovery and daily support requirements
• Maintain all aspects of the Active Directory environment and Office 365 permissions and licenses
• Maintain all aspects of the Cyber Security platform (Antivirus, Threat Protection, Encryption, etc)
• Follow corporate and division best practices related to Information Security applied to Servers, Storages, Computing Units within the IT Infrastructure
• Monitor Server Infrastructure performance, integrity and availability.
• Keep the Server Infrastructure with updated OS patches and software releases
• Coordinate and communicate with external vendors/internal customers regarding issues with the different platforms related to Virtualized Environment, Servers, Storage, and Back Up devices
• Purchase/Upgrade Virtualized Platform, Servers, Storage, and Back Up devices
• Creating technical documents that outline the Virtualized Server Infrastructure for reference and knowledge, IP’s, , guidelines, process maps, and flows respective to each program, function, procedure of the solutions developed.
• Work with the end-user to interpret business requirements
• Collaborate with other members of the IT Team to resolve existing issues with the Server Infrastructure
• Act as back up resource for the Network Engineer job responsibilities
• Follow guidelines and directions from immediate supervisor to prioritize requirements based on business impact
• Provide 24/7 on call or on-site support in cases required

Qualifications

• 5+ Years of Experience in managing and maintaining a Server Infrastructure
• 3-5+ Years of Experience in administering VMWare/Citrix Virtual Infrastructure
• BS in Computer Systems or similar or 5+ years of work experience in the related field
• Proven experience troubleshooting and resolving Server and Systems related issues
• Understanding of Virtualized and Windows Server platforms
• Knowledge of Information Security best practices for Server and Computer devices
• Microsoft and VMWare Certifications preferred

Preferred:

• Good communication skills Problem solving skills
• Proactive and detail oriented
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, handle multiple task and set priorities.
• Willingness to work independently or with team depending of the business process.
• Accountability

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.