Role: Server Specialist (Windows/Linux)-
Linux/ Windows Engineer
Duration: Long-term
Interview: Virtual
Location: Northwest Houston- 290/Beltway, TX- Onsite
Job Description:
We are looking for a Server Specialist to work as part of the IT Infrastructure team to help manage and support our physical server environments.
The primary focus of this position will be supporting server hardware, racks, and other related hardware in the data center as well as Windows and Linux Server support.
Responsibilities:
Windows server troubleshooting
Server builds including racking, cabling, hardware installation and OS install
Server hardware inventory management
Shipping and receiving server hardware deliveries
Coordinating the retirement of hardware and disposal of related materials
Maintaining hardware storage spaces
Writing and troubleshooting scripts for Windows and Linux
Provide ad hoc support and troubleshooting
Document processes, guidelines, standards, and technical specifications
Travel to remote sites within Texas when needed for server hardware support
Qualifications:
College Graduate in related field
Experience with Windows 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2019 operating systems preferred
Experience with Linux CentOS, OL7 and OL8 operating systems preferred
Experience with Dell and HPE server support and architecture
Exposure to virtualization technologies like VMware
Development experience with Java, Python, PowerShell, JSON, REST is preferred
System automation using Ansible, Redfish and other tools is preferred
Ability to perform ad hoc support with strong analytical skills for troubleshooting
Ability to create documentation of processes, guidelines, standards, technical specifications, as well as drawing network and system architecture diagrams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.