Sr. Server Engineer (A Group IT )-Houston, TX

Education Requirements:Bachelors: Computer Information Systems, Server Administration, or related degree (Preferred)Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Admin, VMware Certified Professional (VCP) orsimilar (Preferred)- Languages: English (Required), Chinese (Highly Preferred)________________________________________Skill Requirements:- Server Engineering Expertise: 10+ years of experience in architecting, deploying, and managingWindows and Linux servers in large-scale enterprise environments.- Virtualization & Cloud Technologies: Proficient in VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, and hands-onexperience with cloud-based infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP) for hybrid server environments.- Server Security & Hardening: Deep understanding of server security best practices, patchmanagement, vulnerability remediation, and endpoint protection solutions.- Storage Management: Experience managing SAN/NAS environments, RAID configurations, andbackups using enterprise tools like Veeam, Commvault, or Veritas.- High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Proven ability to design and maintain HA/DR solutions forcritical systems including clustered server configurations and replication strategies.- System Performance Monitoring & Optimization: Skilled in monitoring server health, analyzing logs,tuning system performance, and managing resource allocation to maximize uptime.- Automation & Scripting: Strong knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python) toautomate server provisioning, configuration, and patching tasks.- Operating System Expertise: Deep knowledge of Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Linux (RHEL,Ubuntu), and experience managing mixed OS environments.- Configuration Management: Experience with tools such as SCCM for configuration automation andcompliance enforcement.- Compliance & Audit Readiness: Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, ISO 30100GDPR, HIPAA) and experience ensuring system configurations meet audit and compliancestandards.- Documentation & Change Management: Strong organizational and documentation skills tomaintain server build sheets, runbooks, inventory logs, and change records.- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to communicate effectively with IT, security, production, andmanagement teams to align system capabilities with business needs.- Global Team Coordination: Experience working with remote/global teams (e.g., China/India) forsystem rollouts, upgrades, and technical documentation exchange.________________________________________Job Responsibilities:1. Server Infrastructure Documentation & Organization:- Maintain comprehensive documentation for server architecture, configuration settings, virtualenvironments, patch levels, licensing, and physical asset tracking.- Ensure server rooms and racks are well-organized, secure, and compliant with safety and accessprotocols.2. Cross-Department Collaboration:- Partner with production, management, and IT teams to ensure server solutions support operationalneeds and performance objectives.- Translate business requirements into scalable and secure server implementations.3. Data Center & Server Management:Oversee daily health of on-premises and virtualized server environments.Manage physical server hardware, firmware updates, virtual machines, and cloud-hosted instancesto maintain service availability.4. Server Security & Compliance:- Apply system hardening, manage access controls, and ensure timely application of OS andsecurity patches.- Implement and enforce compliance with data protection regulations and internal security policies.5. System Monitoring & Performance Optimization:- Utilize monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix, SolarWinds) to track server performance, storage capacity,and uptime.- Proactively identify and address resource bottlenecks and performance degradation.6. Incident Response & Recovery:- Lead root cause analysis and remediation for server-related incidents, including unplannedoutages or data integrity concerns.- Oversee backup/restore processes, disaster recovery drills, and business continuity planning.7. Continuous Improvement:- Stay informed on emerging server technologies, operating system updates, and hardware trends.- Recommend upgrades and process improvements to enhance efficiency, reliability, and scalability.8. Training & Global Coordination:- Work with overseas counterparts to coordinate server deployments, troubleshoot issues, and alignglobal IT standards.- Share documentation, configurations, and system knowledge across regions to supportconsistency.9. Remote Access & System Access Controls:- Manage secure remote access solutions including RDP gateways, SSH tunneling, and privilegedaccess management.- Administer server login policies and coordinate with badge system administrators for physicalaccess to server facilities.Powered by JazzHR