Systems Administrator
<p>We’re looking for an experienced Systems Administrator with a strong background in Operational Technology (OT) environments and Microsoft Azure infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing hybrid systems, supporting secure OT/IT integration, and ensuring the reliability and protection of our networked systems across multiple sites.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Administer, configure, and maintain Azure-based systems, including virtual machines, networking, Active Directory, and storage solutions.</li><li>Manage on-premises Operational Technology (OT) systems and coordinate with plant or facility teams to ensure uptime and security.</li><li>Oversee system monitoring, backups, patch management, and disaster recovery processes.</li><li>Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement best practices, vulnerability remediation, and incident response for both IT and OT networks.</li><li>Maintain and improve hybrid connectivity between on-prem and cloud systems (Azure Arc, VPNs, etc.).</li><li>Support user account management, group policies, and endpoint management across environments.</li><li>Develop and maintain documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical diagrams.</li><li>Participate in after-hours maintenance and on-call rotation as needed.</li></ul>
<ul><li>5+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator or similar role.</li><li>Proven experience managing Azure IaaS/PaaS environments (VMs, Azure AD, Azure Security Center, etc.).</li><li>Hands-on experience with Operational Technology (OT) systems (industrial control systems, PLCs, SCADA, or plant-floor networks).</li><li>Working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, PowerShell scripting, and networking fundamentals.</li><li>Familiarity with security principles (least privilege, MFA, SIEM/SOC tools, endpoint protection).</li><li>Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.</li></ul>
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- Houston, TX
- onsite
- Temporary
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50.00 - 65.00 USD / Hourly
- <p>We’re looking for an experienced Systems Administrator with a strong background in Operational Technology (OT) environments and Microsoft Azure infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing hybrid systems, supporting secure OT/IT integration, and ensuring the reliability and protection of our networked systems across multiple sites.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Administer, configure, and maintain Azure-based systems, including virtual machines, networking, Active Directory, and storage solutions.</li><li>Manage on-premises Operational Technology (OT) systems and coordinate with plant or facility teams to ensure uptime and security.</li><li>Oversee system monitoring, backups, patch management, and disaster recovery processes.</li><li>Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement best practices, vulnerability remediation, and incident response for both IT and OT networks.</li><li>Maintain and improve hybrid connectivity between on-prem and cloud systems (Azure Arc, VPNs, etc.).</li><li>Support user account management, group policies, and endpoint management across environments.</li><li>Develop and maintain documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical diagrams.</li><li>Participate in after-hours maintenance and on-call rotation as needed.</li></ul>
- 2025-11-11T22:54:02Z