Our client is seeking a System Engineer who will perform root cause analysis to quickly recover from service interruptions and proactively prevent recurring issues. This opportunity is located in Houston, TX!
Duties:
Provide technical support to the enterprise as needed, ensuring system stability and issue resolution
Collaborate with business units (e.g., application teams, DBAs, middleware) to configure platforms for product installations and ongoing support
Design and document enterprise standards and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance
Ensure platforms and systems align with established enterprise and industry standards for systems management, firewalls, security, and operating systems
Implement platform changes with minimal impact to business operations, adhering to enterprise standards and best practices
Monitor, manage, and optimize platform performance, ensuring availability and meeting performance benchmarks
Provide on-site and on-call support, primarily working within regular business hours, but available for emergencies
Configure, install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot hardware systems to ensure reliable and efficient operations
Desired Skills/Experience:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Information Technology or Business
8+ years of work related experience
Extensive experience in Windows Server Administration, with a strong understanding of application development, particularly in deployment and hosting on web servers or Windows services
In-depth knowledge of Windows Server environments, including Windows 2016, 2012, and 2008
Expertise with the Microsoft technology stack, including .NET, IIS 7/8, MSSQL databases, and browser-based technologies
Experience with Apache Tomcat for managing Java-based web applications
Proficiency in managing file permissions, including Share Level and NTFS Level Permissions
Familiarity with DFS (Distributed File System) and SAN (Storage Area Network) technologies, especially with NetApp solutions
Solid understanding of DevOps principles and practices, including automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code
Experience with load balancing and firewall configurations to ensure optimal performance and security