Sr. Infrastructure & Operations Specialist

The Opportunity 

• Sr. Infrastructure & Operations Specialist at a growth-oriented energy company
• Be part of a nimble and empowered team with visibility into enterprise-level initiatives and emerging technologies.
• Opportunity to shape and standardize infrastructure practices across diverse environments, contributing to modernization and digital transformation efforts.
• Opportunity to grow your cloud expertise by supporting the design and deployment of cloud-native services, infrastructure-as-code, and automation pipelines.
• Reporting to the Director, IT Infrastructure, you will be responsible for playing a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our technological infrastructure, analyze infrastructure needs and provide technology solutions to meet business requirements.

 

Key activities include: 

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows-based servers to ensure optimal performance and availability
• Monitor server health, ensure uptime, and troubleshoot server issues, both hardware and software related
• Support, manage, and troubleshoot virtualization environments, perform routine maintenance, updates, and patches for virtual machines, monitor and optimize virtualization performance, ensuring high availability and scalability
• Perform system upgrades, and capacity planning, and ensure systems are current with the latest patches and security updates
• Manage storage systems (SAN/NAS), ensure data integrity, backup, and disaster recovery solutions are in place
• Monitor and optimize storage performance, including implementing storage expansion plans
• Troubleshoot storage-related issues and coordinate with vendors for hardware replacements or upgrades
• Perform daily management tasks, including deploying and monitoring virtual machines (VMs), ensuring proper resource allocation
• Implement and manage patch management strategies for all servers, workstations to ensure all devices are compliant and help reduce the risk score
• Ensure patches are applied timely to protect against security vulnerabilities, while ensuring minimal disruptions to business operations
• Maintain detailed documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines. Ensure documentation is up-to-date and accessible to relevant team members
• Plan and execute system upgrades, including applying patches and updates to ensure systems are running on the latest versions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and provide technical expertise.
• Communicate effectively with team members, management, and end-users

 

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position. Additional responsibilities and opportunities may be identified based on current business needs.

 

 

Qualifications

To meet the basic qualifications for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

 

Additional qualifications include: 

 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field required
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in infrastructure technologies required
• Proven experience as a System Administrator, with Proficiency in VMware, NetApp, and other virtualization or storage solutions required
• Strong understanding of server patching, security best practices, and compliance standards required
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills required
• Familiarity with Azure and AWS cloud platforms preferred
• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
• Support mission-critical application support with 24X7 service level commitment required
• Assist with technical projects and system migration efforts required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment required
• Adjusting work schedule to accommodate unexpected changes pre