System Administrator

Helmsman Group • Houston, Texas, United States • 2w ago

A forward-focused energy services organization is in search of qualified candidates for a position involving Systems Administration. This role entails the responsibility of overseeing, supervising, and sustaining both local and remote computing environments encompassing solutions from Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, and VMware.

Primary Responsibilities

User Identity Management and Governance

Setup and sustain O365 and Azure AD profiles
Safeguard user accounts against compromise
Mitigate vulnerabilities across all local and virtual assets
Monitor the Mimecast email security system
Configure and oversee impersonation/phishing profiles
Approve authorized contacts and websites
Execute archive searches and exploration

Storage Implementation and Management

Enhance data security against unauthorized access
Employ Veeam software for data backup and streamlined restoration
Monitor HP SAN storage devices
Configure long-term archival storage for corporate compliance

Deployment and Administration of Computing Resources

Roll out Windows 10 Enterprise laptops and virtual machines
Deploy virtual machines within virtual networks
Configure virtual machines for remote desktop deployment, optimizing cost, performance, and security
Provide contingency recovery for virtual machines

Virtual Network Configuration and Administration

Set up and configure virtual networks
Coordinate routing paths, especially in a hybrid cloud setting
Manage public and private IP addresses for VMs and select resources
Understand storage architecture, including iSCSI, LUNs, NFS, and RAID

Monitoring and Maintenance of Corporate Assets

Proficiency with IT tools and support applications such as:
- Meraki networking
- Solarwinds HelpDesk
- PDQ patch management and software development
- Zoom web conferencing and telephony system
Expertise in hypervisor platforms:
- Microsoft Hyper-V
- VMware vSphere
- Standalone containers and containers managed by Kubernetes
Skill in PowerShell scripting
Knowledge of the following would be advantageous:
- DocuWare document management system
- QuickBooks accounting
- JavaScript
- Python
- MS SQL Server
- Power BI
- Power Automate

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
A minimum of 8 years of pertinent O365/Azure AD experience is mandatory

Skills

Proficiency in configuring computer workstations, including mounting, multi-monitor setup, network connections, etc.
Availability for responding to after-hours emergencies, as required
Self-initiative
Staying updated on emerging technologies and providing recommendations
Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Capability to work collaboratively and independently
Strong communication and time management abilities