Job Description

Job Objective:

Provides technical guidance and expertise in the performance of systems maintenance and implementation tasks. Installs and maintains all company standard server hardware and operating systems.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

 Manages and supervises administration of Windows/Linux servers that are used for file and print sharing, e-mail, data base management, web services, and application servers.
Manages and support AWS infrastructure with strong knowledge of EC2, S3, VPC setups and CloudFormation.
Manages troubleshooting function to solve problems with system server hardware and software at desktop and server level. 
Optimize AWS EC2 instances by scaling up and down systems, schedule shutdowns and automatically upscale when needed.
Strong knowledge AWS RDS, CloudWatch, Route53 and Lambda.
Assists IT management in developing short and long-range plans of computing resources both on premises and cloud.
Strong security knowledge for on premises and cloud.
Assists with evaluation of new computing technologies for company.
Assists with coordination and/or providing training to staff in the use of computer hardware and software.
Executes capacity and performance monitoring and reporting as established and required by IT management.
Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
Supports company vision and mission.
Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.

Other Job Responsibilities:

Maintains employee confidence and protects corporate assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

Five (5) years minimum information systems experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry, with a special emphasis on Server Administration.
Working knowledge of information technology, modern electronic data processing theory, and network applications.
Extensive knowledge of Server and Personal Computer (PC) based hardware and software, including network operating systems, desktop operating system, and general office applications.
Extensive knowledge in cloud infrastructure special focus on AWS and Azure.  Office 365 product knowledge is required.
Exceptional ability in diagnosing and solving computer related problems while maintaining patience, professionalism, and courtesy.
Ability to maintain efficient and effective automated systems; develop simple software programs; and assist in troubleshooting PC systems when needed.
Considerable knowledge client/server network protocols and Internet/Intranet applications.
Ability to solve problems accurately and exceptional proficiency in data management.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex computer/information system’s information into an organized and presentable manner.
Outstanding management, administrative, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in the use and application of the following software:

Required: Microsoft Office 365, Windows Servers, SQL, and Exchange Online, AWS EC2, AppStream, WorkSpaces. All above at currently deployed or considered levels and releases.  Strong knowledge on VMWare vCenter/ESX infrastructure.
Preferred: Strong working knowledge of oil and gas industry applications. PowerShell scripting proficiency.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university or college with a degree in information technology, management information services, computer science, or a closely related field.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

Preferred: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSE), AWS Certified Solutions Architect and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)