Hiring for a Devops /Server Administrator here in the Houston area.
DevOps:
- Experience working with programming/scripting languages such as C# or PowerShell, and a familiarity with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL
- Experience with IDEs such as Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, SQL Server Management Studio, and Azure Data Studio
- Experience with version control utilities such as Git and Azure DevOps
- Cross-team collaboration to establish automation workflows that adhere to best-practices and corporate security guidelines.
- Familiarity with automation systems such as Red Hat Ansible and Microsoft System Center Orchestrator.
- Familiarity with MVVM architectural pattern and XAML is a plus.
Server Administration:
- Provide technical support for Hyper-V and VMware environments.
- Familiarity with Windows Server operating system configuration and maintenance utilities such as Windows System Image Manager and Deployment Image Servicing and Management.
- Understanding of TCP/IP networking principles.
- Posses in-depth troubleshooting skills and the ability to relate technical material to management.
- Responsible for engaging and managing support escalations with vendors such as Microsoft, VMware, Dell, and HP.
- Familiar with Windows Server OS 2019-2025 required, LINUX and UNIX Operating Systems knowledge is a plus.
- Understanding of Citrix technologies desired
Other Duties as assigned
- Collaborate on cross-team and cross-product technical issues by working with resources from other groups as needed to resolve issues
- Collaborates with Tech Leads, Technology Services Manager, and escalation resources when appropriate
- Provide after-hours support and participate in after-hours on-call rotation. During the scheduled interval of performing on-call duties, will be required to stay within the general vicinity of the offices to respond promptly to issues. Will also be required to track and document all incidents; stating the time of the call, the nature of the call, and what actions were taken to resolve the problem or issue.
- Complete special projects and annual objectives as assigned.
- Engage with a variety of individuals with tact, courtesy, mutual respect and professionalism.
- Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
- Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance.
- Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Possess good customer relation skills
- Carry a company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during working hours, and occasionally during non-working hours.
Minimum requirements:
- A minimum of 5 to 7 years’ of relevant work experience
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Advanced level knowledge of Hyper-V and VMware virtualization technologies (create and modify VM’s and templates, create snapshots, cloning/exporting of VM’s, HA, replication, dynamic provisioning
- Ability to build and troubleshoot Hyper-V, VMware, and Windows Hosts
- Advanced working knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and related technologies
- Experience in deployment, administration, troubleshooting and maintenance of Virtual and Windows server environments for large and complex sites
- Must demonstrate excellent English-language skill, good written and verbal communication skill, and ability to learn new technology at a rapid pace and problem solving skill.
- Ability to work under pressure is required; experience in handling critical situations is preferable
- Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes, with the ability to identify and resolve complex IT technology issues/problems
- Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, and work with minimal direct supervision
- Ability to organize and prioritize daily work, and maintain strict confidentiality
- Ensure Change Control and other processes and procedures are followed
- Ability to identify and establish expectations in an employee/employer (subordinate/manager) relationship
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers
- Must be able to work with a team, take directions from manager, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.