JAB Recruitment is actively seeking a Senior System Engineer / Sr. Technologist (Hybrid - Houston) – Contract To Hire to support one of our prestigious in global engineering and technology primarily serving the offshore oil and gas industry, with operations in defense, aerospace and renewables at their Houston, TX location. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a world-class team in a fast-paced, professional environment.
To be successful in this role you should have total of 15 years of experience, you will be involved in installation, configuration, and daily maintenance of identity management systems, server operating systems, server virtualization platforms, and other tools associated with infrastructure operations. This role works independently with minimal supervision and will also contribute heavily on IT projects, as well as manage their own projects.
PLEASE NOTE:
This is a contract position estimated 6 months with an opportunity for conversion based on performance
Hybrid role
Candidates must be authorized to work in the US indefinitely without present or future need for visa sponsorship. No sponsorship available
Automation and scripting using PowerShell and other tools like Orchestrator or Ansible
Identity Management and Domain Administration (AD, Entra, DNS, DHCP)
Windows Server Operating systems management on a global scale
Analyze system log files and determine appropriate courses of action
Handle escalations and troubleshoot issues at a Tier 3 level
Participate in on-call rotation and/or after-hours support
Assist communications, business systems, and desktop support groups with troubleshooting issues
Create support documentation and assist with training other members of the department
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor degree in Computer Science, or equivalent education and experience
Minimum of fifteen (15) years of total IT experience
Minimum of ten (10) years experience with Windows Active Directory
Minimum of ten (10) years experience with scripting and automation tools (Powershell, Ansible, Orchestrator, etc.)
Minimum of seven (7) years experience using system events, logs, and other tools for troubleshooting, trend analysis, and reporting
Minimum of seven (7) years experience with vSphere or Azure hypervisors in a large, multi-site environment
Minimum of five (5) years experience with data gathering and data structures (XML, JSON, YAML, WQL, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Messaging administration and Archiving (Exchange Online, On-prem SMTP, Mimecast)
Patch Management and Systems Monitoring experience (SCCM, Ivanti, SCOM, SolarWinds, Azure Arc)
Previous exposure to merger and/or acquisition activities
Technical certifications preferred
Travel may be required rarely
Skills Analytical Thinking/ Thoroughness/ Written Communication/ Technology/ Diagnostic Information Gathering/ Mathematical Reasoning:
Excellent problem-solving, technical documentation, and communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Skill to prioritize workflows in a changing work environment
Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals or documents
Ability to look at situations from multiple perspectives and create solutions using novel methods
Ability to effectively present information to management, both orally and in written form
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Physical Activity/Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is considered LIGHT work.
JAB Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V
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