Posted: 03/31/2026 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Number: 31615 Job Location: Onsite Industry: ALT - Alternative Energy

Job Description

Job Title: Server Administrator 4

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Server Administrator 4 with our client located in Houston, TX.

Job Description:

The Server Administrator 4 proposes, plans, and implements complex projects and initiatives for IT systems operations; serves as a senior technical leader in multiple areas; works with the team to lead the delivery of stable, reliable, and flexible systems services to support all business processes; and keeps abreast of new and emerging technologies in order to develop strategic initiatives for new or enhanced services as appropriate.
As needed, the position serves as the technical escalation lead for complex issues.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead the maintenance and administration of multiple core internal server infrastructure components including Active Directory, PKI, VMware vSphere, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint, System Center Operations Manager, System Center Configuration Manager, HPC systems, file servers, print servers, and misc. application servers.
Lead the maintenance and administration of core internal storage, backup, and recovery systems.
Provide primary expert-level support for at least two major technology systems and secondary support of multiple others.
Act as a primary point of contact for business analysts with line of business applications.
Provide team leadership and mentoring for other administrators.
Lead complex IT projects that require the frequent use of creativity and innovation. Work them to completion with minimal oversight.
Schedule and coordinate server and storage hardware maintenance windows with support personnel.
Coordinate application deployment with support personnel and project managers.
Remote support and on-call hours may be required on a rotational basis.
Research and test new and emerging systems and server technologies; make recommendations to the VP - IT.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

A minimum of a B.S. degree in Computer Science or other technical degree from a four year accredited college/university is required. Alternatively, an additional 4 years (16 years total) of directly related full-time work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
A minimum of 12 years of full-time work experience in complex IT environments is required. This includes direct experience architecting, deploying, and supporting enterprise systems and infrastructure across technology towers (storage, networking, operating systems, and applications).
A systems related certification (MCSE, VCAP, RHCE or similar) is required.
The position requires knowledge in the following areas as it relates to designing, implementing, supporting, and troubleshooting operational incidents:
Expert understanding of Microsoft, VMware, and/or Linux operating systems/networking in large high performance high availability environments
Strong understanding of operational database administration, HA/DR, and ETL concepts
Experience managing enterprise-class ISA server hardware (HPE, Dell, or IBM)
Strong networking skills with an understanding of LAN, WAN, firewall, & VPN concepts
Experience with enterprise-grade central backup software, VTL, and/or tape libraries
Strong understanding of iSCSI and Fibre Channel SAN technology in a multi-path environment
Demonstrated excellent technical documentation ability
Demonstrated professionalism and skills to present and communicate effectively with internal departments and senior management
Familiarity with encryption technologies and implementations
Scripting or programming (e.g.: Powershell, Bash, CMD, VBScript, Python, etc.)
Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.

Nice To Have:

Administration of hybrid on-prem/cloud IT infrastructure, including authentication systems
Developmental database administration and business analytics with Microsoft SQL Server
Familiarity with cloud technologies and administration
Experience working in a highly regulated industry
In depth understanding of MS PKI infrastructure
Experience with virtual desktop infrastructure
Experience with multi-master file and database replication systems
Experience with storage arrays, HSM encryption devices, and storage array based replication
Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Job Details:

Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary Range: 124,400 - $150,138.
Location: Houston, TX (Onsite).

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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