System Engineer

Job Summary:

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

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K offered