Sr Technologist / System Engineer Houston, TX | Hybrid Contract To Hire : 6 months with opportunity for conversion
The Sr. Technologist II, System Engineer Contract-to-Hire role will involve installation, configuration, and daily maintenance of organization’s 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.
Ideal candidate will have a wide range of knowledge, be a leader and expert in the essential functions
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
Required Qualifications
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.)
Desired
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
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics 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
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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