Server Administrator in Houston, Texas - #71999 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 71999

Server Administrator
Our client is seeking a Server Administrator (Level 4) to serve as a senior technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting complex enterprise infrastructure environments. This role will drive stability, scalability, and performance across critical systems while leading high-impact initiatives and mentoring technical team members.

This role is fully remote in Houston, Texas.

Server Administrator Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and optimization of enterprise server infrastructure, including directory services, virtualization platforms, messaging systems, databases, and collaboration tools.
• Oversee storage, backup, and disaster recovery systems to ensure data integrity, availability, and business continuity.
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues, providing expert-level troubleshooting and resolution.
• Drive end-to-end delivery of complex infrastructure projects, including planning, execution, and cross-functional coordination.
• Partner with business stakeholders and application teams to support and enhance line-of-business systems.
• Coordinate system upgrades, maintenance activities, and deployment efforts with internal teams and external vendors.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior and mid-level administrators.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies to improve system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide remote support as needed.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures.

Server Administrator Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience supporting complex, enterprise-scale IT environments across infrastructure domains including compute, storage, networking, and applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and additional years of experience.
• Required certification in a systems or infrastructure discipline (e.g., MCSE, VCAP, RHCE, or equivalent).
• Deep expertise with enterprise operating systems and platforms, including Microsoft, VMware, and/or Linux in high-availability, high-performance environments.
• Strong experience administering Active Directory, messaging systems, collaboration platforms, and enterprise database environments (including SQL Server with HA/DR and ETL concepts).
• Hands-on experience with enterprise server hardware platforms (e.g., HPE, Dell, IBM) and large-scale infrastructure deployments.
• Advanced knowledge of networking concepts, including LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPNs, and secure connectivity architectures.
• Experience with enterprise storage technologies, including SAN (iSCSI and Fibre Channel), multi-pathing, replication, and storage array management.
• Expertise with backup and recovery solutions, including enterprise backup software, VTL, and tape-based systems.
• Familiarity with system monitoring and management tools (e.g., SCOM, SCCM or similar platforms).
• Strong understanding of encryption technologies, PKI infrastructure, and secure system design.
• Experience with scripting and automation using tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior leadership.
• Experience working in highly regulated environments with adherence to strict quality and compliance standards.
• Eligibility to work within environments subject to U.S. government regulatory requirements.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting hybrid on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure environments.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft PKI implementations and authentication systems.
• Experience with virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments.
• Familiarity with multi-master replication technologies for file systems and databases.
• Experience with advanced storage solutions, including hardware security modules (HSMs) and storage-based replication.
• Exposure to high-performance computing (HPC) environments.

Salary: $124K-$150K/year. (DOE)

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

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