Senior Systems Administrator at Nabors in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Company Overview

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Systems Administrator, you will play a critical role in our Infrastructure Team, supporting on-premises, network, and cloud infrastructure. You will bring your expertise to develop best practices, troubleshoot challenges, and drive improvements in data center hosting operations and Windows Server infrastructure. Your responsibilities include but not limited to managing Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Citrix, Exchange, DNS, DHCP, and server hardware. You will also oversee Windows File & Print Servers, Windows-based applications, patching tools like SCOM Server, and apply Windows security standards and OS hardening practices. This role includes managing data center operations and transitioning infrastructure to cloud environments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a key member of the Infrastructure Team, contributing to both strategic and operational functions.


• Manage Windows infrastructure (servers, Active Directory), physical, virtual, and cloud networking, as well as on-premises and cloud storage solutions and backup strategies.


• Migrate, deploy, and manage physical and virtual resources; participate in an on-call rotation for critical issues.


• Develop and maintain scripts (PowerShell, Python, Bash) to automate and enhance operational efficiency.


• Create detailed documentation and runbooks for projects and system implementations.


• Collaborate with the team to define metrics for infrastructure and cloud operations; set direction for the evolution of platforms to cloud-native technologies.


• Partner with Information Security and Governance teams to meet security, audit, SOX, and other regulatory requirements.


• Communicate effectively within the team and across business units, ensuring clarity in technical and business discussions.


• Engage in positive collaboration with stakeholders, supporting strategic decision-making.


• Continuously research emerging technologies and best practices, sharing insights for ongoing improvement.


• Establish and maintain strong relationships with IT and business stakeholders.


• Contribute to brand awareness and foster a community around our company’s solutions.


• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of current and future technology architectures, organizational strategies, and business objectives.


• Participate in developing technology standards, roadmaps, and future-state plans to improve capabilities, scalability, and performance.


• Propose and advocate for technology standards and investments, supported by technical analysis, proof of concept, and business cases.


• Provide technical guidance to project teams, assess impacts and dependencies, and offer recommendations for effective project management.


• Mentor team members, offering technical guidance, training, and support to align with architectural standards.


• Monitor compliance with architectural standards to ensure the technical integrity of systems.


• Assist senior architects in strategic technology planning, providing solutions and recommendations to support projects and business objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.


• Minimum of 10 years of relevant technical experience in a systems administrator or architect role.


• Proven expertise in architecture, with the ability to learn and assess multiple technologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 15+ years of relevant experience in a similar role.


• Deep knowledge in multiple architectural domains.


• Experience with infrastructure sizing, capacity planning, and solution design.


• Proven experience in designing, architecting, implementing, and managing infrastructure.


• Certified Storage Architect certification is preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Primarily indoor work environment, with no exposure to extreme elements.


• May require occasional transport of items weighing up to 25 lbs. within the office.


• Must be able to meet essential physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct.