Sr IT Infrastructure Ops Administrator

Job details

Posted

07 February 2025

Location

Houston, TX

Job type

Permanent

Reference

952933

Job Description

Job Summary

As the Sr IT Infrastructure Operations Administrator, you’ll be at the forefront of our IT infrastructure, managing both on-premises and cloud-based systems. This role is perfect for a dynamic individual with a blend of technical expertise and a passion for innovation. You’ll ensure our systems are secure, scalable, and ready for the future.

We’re looking for someone with a proven track record in technical leadership and hands-on experience in compute, storage, network, identity management, endpoint management, and hybrid cloud operations. You’ll collaborate with security and architecture teams to drive automation and operational efficiency across diverse, multi-platform environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the deployment and daily operations of robust compute and storage platforms to support business applications and operations.
• Drive automation and orchestration to streamline deployment and maintenance processes.
• Establish and enforce endpoint standards for Windows and Linux environments, ensuring security, performance, and user experience.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive infrastructure roadmap that aligns with organizational goals
• Lead efforts to strengthen identity management systems, including MS Active Directory and Azure Entra solutions.
• Develop and enforce identity governance policies that focus on least privilege access, reducing identity risk across environments.
• Implement and maintain secure access controls, ensuring compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee hybrid cloud infrastructure in Azure, focusing on performance, cost optimization, and scalability.
• Manage enterprise collaboration platforms to support productivity and connectivity.
• Oversee platform integration and drive adoption of collaboration tools across teams.
• Champion the implementation of automation tools and frameworks to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual efforts.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead initiatives to implement best practices.
• Develop and maintain monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes to ensure system uptime and reliability. Provide input to the SLA development process and ensure SLA’s are met.
• Proactively identify and resolve infrastructure bottlenecks and issues. Qualifications/Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 10 years’ of IT experience, preferably with 3 or more years of experience as a System Administrator including development and administration of Azure Cloud.
• Understanding of product management, agile principles and development methodologies. Be able to support agile teams.
• Strong experience with managing VM Ware virtualization, storage, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Strong identity management experience, including MS Active Directory, Azure Entra and advanced access control practices.
• Proficiency in endpoint management across Windows and Linux platforms.
• Hands-on experience managing and developing in the Azure cloud platform using cloud-native technologies.
• Hands On experience automation tools and frameworks to streamline infrastructure management
• This position is part of an On-Call rotation. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with DevOps tools and practices, including version control systems like Git. Experience in creating and managing deployment pipelines for use with IaC deployments.
• Prior experience with Nasuni and Rubrik toolsets.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance requirements (e.g., SOX, ISO 27001).
• Compute, Storage, or Sysadmin Certifications:
• CompTIA Server , MS MTA/MCSA, VMware VCP.
• Cloud Certifications:
• Developing Solutions for MS Azure (AZ-204)
• MS Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
  
  

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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