Sr. Server and Storage Administrator

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Sr. Server and Storage Administrator

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is a global and vertically integrated energy transition platform. Focused exclusively on fast-start dispatchable power our company supports both energy security and renewable growth with complete turbine services project development equipment manufacturing turnkey generation facilities operations and maintenance.

Our Footprint

We are primed for the Energy Transition with permanent service locations in Missouri Texas and Argentina. Our world-class Missouri headquarters is purpose-built to meet peaking-power needs. It sits on 90 acres in Sedalia and features more than 900000 sq. ft of facilities and equipment including the only independent Level-IV aeroderivative depot in North America and a hydrogen-ready string-test facility that enables full-speed full-load testing. Our Houston Texas office is a strategic satellite positioned near our own peaking-power installations.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay excellent benefits that include Medical Dental Vision and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee 10 paid holidays paid time off and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess the specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills we encourage you to apply today.

Position Summary

The Senior Server and Storage Administrator is responsible for the design implementation and management of enterprise server storage and cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability performance and scalability for PROENERGYs global operations. This role supports both IT and OT (Operational Technology) environments managing virtualization platforms storage systems backup operations and cloud integrations while driving modernization and automation initiatives. The position requires advanced technical expertise particularly in cloud technologies to support critical systems across 40 countries.

Reports To: Supervisor Server and Storage
Direct Reports: None
Location: 6246 McHard Road Houston TX 77053 or6401 North Eldridge Pkwy Houston TX 77041 with global infrastructure responsibility
Travel: 10-15%

Position Responsibilities

Infrastructure Operations

Manage and maintain enterprise server and storage infrastructure ensuring 99.5% availability for business systems and 99.9% for power generation operations.
Administer virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere Microsoft Hyper-V and containerized environments (e.g. Docker Kubernetes).
Configure and optimize SAN NAS and distributed storage systems across global data centers.
Execute backup and disaster recovery operations to ensure data protection and business continuity.
Perform capacity planning and performance tuning for servers storage and cloud resources.
Implement and maintain monitoring and alerting systems for proactive issue resolution.

Cloud Management and Integration

Design deploy and manage cloud-based server and storage solutions on platforms such as Azure.
Lead hybrid and multi-cloud integration ensuring seamless connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments.
Execute cloud migrations including planning testing and optimization of workloads.
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform AWS CloudFormation or Azure ARM/Bicep templates to automate provisioning and management.
Optimize cloud resource usage for cost efficiency leveraging tools like Azure Cost Management.

Security and Compliance

Implement and maintain security controls for servers storage and cloud environments including encryption IAM and network security groups.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as SOX NERC-CIP and industry-specific requirements.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and patch management to secure infrastructure.
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to align infrastructure with zero trust principles.

Automation and Process Improvement

Develop and deploy automation scripts using PowerShell Python or Bash to streamline server storage and cloud operations.
Support ITIL-based processes for change management incident response and service delivery.
Contribute to root cause analysis for infrastructure incidents and implement preventive measures.
Maintain comprehensive documentation for systems configurations and procedures.

Vendor and Stakeholder Collaboration

Coordinate with vendors for hardware software and cloud service support.
Work with cross-functional teams including DevOps cybersecurity and OT engineers to align infrastructure with business needs.
Provide technical expertise for infrastructure modernization and cloud adoption projects.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or Engineering (or equivalent experience).
8-10 years of enterprise server and storage administration experience.
4 years of advanced cloud administration experience with AWS and/or Azure.
Experience in critical infrastructure manufacturing or energy sector environments.

Technical Expertise

Expert knowledge of Windows Server () and Linux (e.g. Ubuntu Red Hat CentOS) administration.
Advanced proficiency with virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere Microsoft Hyper-V) and container technologies (Docker Kubernetes).
Strong experience with enterprise storage systems (SAN NAS software-defined storage) and backup solutions (e.g. Commvault).
Comprehensive expertise in cloud platforms with a focus on Azure (Virtual Machines Blob Storage).
Proficiency in automation tools and scripting (PowerShell Python Bash) and IaC (Terraform Azure ARM).
Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP DNS DHCP) and storage protocols (iSCSI NFS SMB).

Industry and Compliance Knowledge

Understanding of operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements (e.g. NERC-CIP SOX).
Experience with 24/7 operations and high-availability environments.
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for infrastructure protection.

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background

Desired Qualifications

Advanced Technical Skills

Expertise in software-defined infrastructure (e.g. VMware vSAN Nutanix).
Experience with cloud-native monitoring tools (e.g. Azure Monitor AWS CloudWatch).
Knowledge of database administration and application infrastructure support.
Familiarity with edge computing and AI/ML workload requirements.

Industry Experience

Experience in energy utilities or critical infrastructure sectors.
Knowledge of global infrastructure operations and multi-region cloud deployments.
Familiarity with NERC-CIP compliance and critical infrastructure protection.

Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or higher.
CompTIA Server or equivalent storage certifications.
ITIL 3 Foundation or higher.

Working Conditions

Office and data center environment with occasional visits to infrastructure facilities.
Standard business hours with flexibility for global operations and emergency response.
On-call participation for critical infrastructure incidents.
Travel to remote sites and vendor facilities as needed (10-15%).
Ability to work in data center environments (temperature variations noise) and lift equipment up to 50 lbs.

It is PROENERGYs policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy age disability national origin marital status ancestry medical condition military status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.

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Sr. Server and Storage AdministratorAbout PROENERGYPROENERGY is a global and vertically integrated energy transition platform. Focused exclusively on fast-start dispatchable power our company supports both energy security and renewable growth with complete turbine services project development equipm...