<p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>We are seeking a hands-on IT leader with deep technical expertise and proven leadership abilities to manage IT operations in a dynamic oil & gas environment. The ideal candidate brings a balanced approach to tactical execution and team mentoring, ensuring reliable IT systems across office locations and remote field environments. This role combines advanced knowledge of enterprise infrastructure and cloud technologies with a focus on supporting business outcomes and user satisfaction.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead IT operations teams, acting as a "player-coach" to mentor staff while delegating tasks effectively.</li><li>Oversee enterprise infrastructure, including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, virtualization platforms, and disaster recovery systems.</li><li>Manage network operations such as LAN/WAN configurations, firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and field connectivity solutions.</li><li>Implement and maintain endpoint management systems (Intune/SCCM), ensuring automated patching, imaging, and inventory lifecycle management.</li><li>Drive cybersecurity initiatives, focusing on identity and access management, endpoint protection, incident response, and compliance controls.</li><li>Support oil & gas operations, including exploration, production, midstream processes, and SCADA systems related to field connectivity and rugged device solutions.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to translate complex technical challenges into actionable business solutions.</li><li>Manage vendor relationships, budgeting, and process improvements while ensuring IT regulatory compliance (OSHA, SOX, GDPR).</li><li>Implement monitoring platforms (SolarWinds, PRTG, Azure Monitor) and ITSM solutions (ServiceNow, Jira) for effective incident tracking and resolution.</li><li>Ensure reliable delivery of business applications, including ERP systems, production tracking tools, and business intelligence platforms such as Power BI.</li></ul><p><br></p>
Robert Half is looking for a database administrator who loves the challenge of solving problems with multiple layers of complexity. If you are an efficient problem solver with highly tuned decision making skills, this may be the position for you. What you get to do every single day · Install, configure, and maintain all SQL Server instances across development, staging, and production environments · Ensure database server topology, configuration, and maintenance are designed and executed to meet SLA objectives · Advise on database design, tuning options, and other potential issues · Fix SQL Server service outages as they occur, including after hours and weekends · Configure SQL Server monitoring utilities to minimize false alarms · Baseline system performance and monitor for deviation, recommending and implementing improvements to slow running queries · When performance issues arise, you'll figure out the most effective way to increase performance including hardware purchases, server configuration changes, or index/query changes
We are looking for a skilled Business Intelligence Director to lead data-driven strategies and insights for our organization. This is a Contract position based in Houston, Texas, where you will oversee the development and implementation of BI solutions to support business decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and a proven ability to manage diverse analytics tools and methodologies.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the design and implementation of business intelligence solutions to support organizational goals.<br>• Analyze complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.<br>• Oversee the integration and optimization of tools such as Atlassian Jira, BusinessObjects, and Cognos BI.<br>• Develop and maintain advanced data visualizations and dashboards to support decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define analytics requirements and deliver tailored solutions.<br>• Utilize Maps API and other technologies to enhance location-based data analysis.<br>• Conduct A/B testing to evaluate the effectiveness of business strategies and solutions.<br>• Provide ad hoc reporting to meet the dynamic needs of stakeholders.<br>• Foster a culture of analytics and data-driven decision-making across the organization.<br>• Ensure adherence to Agile Scrum methodologies in project execution.
We are looking for a skilled Database Security Analyst to join our team in The Woodlands, Texas. This role involves ensuring the integrity and security of systems by implementing robust cybersecurity measures, monitoring threats, and enforcing compliance with security policies. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in application security and experience with tools that safeguard sensitive data.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement security protocols to protect databases and sensitive information.<br>• Monitor systems for potential vulnerabilities and respond promptly to security incidents.<br>• Analyze and interpret data from SIEM tools to identify and mitigate risks.<br>• Collaborate with teams to enforce cybersecurity policies and ensure compliance with industry standards.<br>• Conduct regular audits to assess the effectiveness of security measures.<br>• Provide guidance on application security and recommend improvements.<br>• Stay updated on emerging threats and adapt security strategies accordingly.<br>• Train staff on best practices for data protection and security awareness.<br>• Assist in the evaluation of new tools and technologies to enhance security measures.
