Sr. Technologist II - System Engineer

About the role

Duration: 6 month assignment (contract to hire). Location: Houston, TX. This opportunity is suited to an experienced infrastructure professional supporting a global enterprise environment across identity management, Windows Server administration, virtualization, and cloud platforms. The role focuses on enterprise systems engineering, PowerShell automation, Tier 3 troubleshooting, and infrastructure project delivery within a hybrid work environment. This position offers strong technical scope across Active Directory, Entra ID, Azure, Intune, Exchange, and VMware vSphere.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise systems engineering
• PowerShell automation
• Tier 3 troubleshooting
• Infrastructure project delivery
• Supporting global enterprise environment across identity management, Windows Server administration, virtualization, and cloud platforms

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 15 years of overall information technology experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting and administering Windows Active Directory environments
• Minimum 10 years of experience with scripting and automation technologies such as PowerShell, Ansible, or comparable tools
• Minimum 7 years of experience utilizing system logs, event monitoring, troubleshooting platforms, and reporting tools
• Minimum 7 years of experience administering VMware vSphere, Microsoft Azure, or similar enterprise virtualization platforms within large multi-site environments
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with structured data formats and data collection methods including XML, JSON, YAML, WQL, or similar technologies
• Experience providing Tier 3 escalation support for enterprise infrastructure incidents
• Experience leading infrastructure projects from planning through implementation

Skills

• Administration of Microsoft cloud and enterprise platforms including Azure, Entra ID, Exchange, Intune, and OneDrive
• Strong expertise in identity and access management systems including Active Directory, Entra ID, DNS, and DHCP
• Administration and support of Windows Server environments across multiple locations and business units
• Development and maintenance of automation solutions using PowerShell and other orchestration tools
• Strong troubleshooting capability using system logs, events, and monitoring data to resolve complex technical issues
• Virtualization platform administration with focus on performance, availability, and enterprise support
• Technical documentation, operational procedure development, and knowledge base creation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability in complex enterprise infrastructure environments
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Qualifications

• Experience administering messaging and email systems including Exchange Online and SMTP environments
• Experience with enterprise monitoring, patch management, and systems management tools
• Exposure to merger, acquisition, or large-scale infrastructure integration activities
• Relevant Microsoft, Azure, VMware, or other technical certifications
• Ability to travel occasionally as business needs require
• Understanding of data privacy regulations and security best practices
• Experience mentoring and training junior team members and technical staff

Schedule

Full Time (40 Hours per Week - Hybrid)