<p><strong>Prior Roles Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Previously responsible for the <strong>design and implementation</strong> of IT systems across multiple operational contexts, including infrastructure, applications, cloud, and on-premises.</li><li>Prior <strong>Solutions Architect, Solutions Engineer, or similar hands-on systems design experience</strong> strongly preferred—experience in pre-sales or Customer Success settings is advantageous.</li><li>Relevant experience working in a <strong>Managed Services</strong> or consulting role is highly desirable.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Technical Expertise and Knowledge:</strong></p><p><strong><em>Operating Systems & Infrastructure Management:</em></strong></p><ul><li>Recent hands-on experience with <strong>Windows Server and Linux systems administration</strong>.</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>Unix variants and Mac OS</strong>; administration experience is a plus.</li><li>Proficiency in managing on-premises infrastructure, including:</li><li>Rack management.</li><li>Power and cooling demand management.</li><li>Physical security.</li></ul><p><strong><em>Cloud Computing & Virtualization:</em></strong></p><ul><li>Familiarity with <strong>Microsoft Azure</strong> and other IaaS providers preferred.</li><li>Expertise with hypervisor platforms such as <strong>VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV</strong>, or other virtualization environments strongly preferred.</li></ul><p><strong><em>Networking Design & Deployment:</em></strong></p><ul><li>Strong enterprise networking experience, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN segmentation, routing and switching, and wireless.</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>enterprise-class hardware vendors</strong>, such as Cisco, Meraki, and HPE/Aruba, for network deployment and security (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet).</li><li>Additional familiarity with SMB/”prosumer” vendors like <strong>Ubiquiti/UBNT, SonicWall, or Mikrotik</strong> is a plus.</li><li>Experience with <strong>load balancers, VPN appliances/concentrators</strong>, and network protocols across enterprise environments.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of DAS, NAS, SAN, and contemporary network storage solutions using protocols such as iSCSI, CIFS, FibreChannel, and NFS.</li><li>Significant experience writing scripts for PowerShell, Python, or Linux Shell (BASH).</li><li>Proficiency in tools designed for operational management, performance monitoring, endpoint management/RMM, and patch/vulnerability management solutions.</li><li>Prior experience administrating <strong>Microsoft Office 365 Services</strong>.</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft Exchange or <strong>Google Workspace/G Suite</strong> is a plus.</li><li>Expertise in translating compliance requirements into technical configurations and solutions, with knowledge of applicable compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOX).</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Prior Roles</strong></p><ul><li>Previously held a role responsible for design and implementation of IT systems crossing multiple operational contexts (e.g. infrastructure, applications; applications, network; cloud, on premises)</li><li>Prior experience as a Solutions Architect, Solutions Engineer, or in a “hands-on” systems design role in a pre-sales or “Customer Success” role strongly preferred</li><li>Prior experience working on behalf of clients in a Managed Services or consulting role strongly preferred</li></ul><p><strong>Technical Experience and Knowledge</strong></p><ul><li>Recent hands-on design, deployment, and/or administration experience in Windows Server and Linux systems administration</li><li>Working familiarity with Unix variants and Mac OS; prior administration experience a plus</li><li>Working familiarity with Microsoft Azure and other IaaS providers preferred</li><li>Strong enterprise networking design, deployment, and/or administration experience</li><li>Working familiarity with enterprise-class vendors and product lines strongly preferred (e.g. Cisco, Cisco Meraki, HPE/Aruba, Juniper, Extreme, Brocade)</li><li>Working familiarity with enterprise-class network security appliance vendors and product lines strongly preferred (e.g. Cisco, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, Fortinet)</li><li>Working familiarity with SMB/”prosumer” vendors and product lines a plus (e.g. Ubiquiti/UBNT, SonicWall, Mikrotik) a plus</li><li>Working familiarity with load balancers, VPN appliances/concentrators a plus</li><li>In depth understanding of current enterprise design patterns and norms for basic networking capabilities/concepts (e.g. TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN segmentation, routing and switching, wireless)</li><li>Strong familiarity with SMB and entry-level on premises computing infrastructure technologies</li><li>Working familiarity with multiple server hardware vendors and associated management tools/platforms (e.g. Dell, HPE, Cisco, SuperMicro) strongly preferred</li><li>Working familiarity with hypervisor platforms (e.g. VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, or others) strongly preferred</li><li>Strong familiarity with enterprise storage</li><li>Working familiarity with DAS, SAN, and NAS/filer solutions</li><li>Working understanding of contemporary network storage protocols and interconnect methods (e.g. iSCSI, CIFS, FibreChannel, NFS)</li><li>Strong familiarity with basic on premises infrastructure management best practices</li><li>Rack management</li><li>Power and cooling demand management</li><li>Physical security</li><li>Strong familiarity with scripting for administrative, auditing, and other operational purposes</li><li>Prior experience writing PowerShell, Python, BASH/other Linux shell scripts strongly preferred </li><li>Prior experience with typical infrastructure and server/endpoint management toolsets</li><li>Performance and capacity management tools</li><li>Endpoint management / RMM platforms</li><li>Patch and vulnerability management tools</li><li>Prior experience with capacity planning, VM/server “right-sizing”, performance analysis</li><li>Prior experience and ownership designing server, network, application solutions through deployment phase</li><li>Prior experience administrating Office 365 services</li><li>Prior experience administrating Microsoft Exchange, Google G Suite/Workspace is a plus</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our enterprise IT infrastructure. This role is critical in ensuring high availability, scalability, performance, and security of all infrastructure systems, including servers, storage, networking, and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and technical expert with hands-on experience in modern infrastructure technologies, automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Architect and implement scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure solutions (on-premise, cloud, or hybrid).</li><li>Lead infrastructure projects from design through deployment, including migrations, upgrades, and new implementations.</li><li>Ensure the reliability and performance of systems, networks, and services through monitoring, proactive maintenance, and automation.</li><li>Collaborate with security, development, and operations teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with compliance and security requirements.</li><li>Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.</li><li>Evaluate, recommend, and implement new technologies and tools to optimize infrastructure performance and cost.</li><li>Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams.</li><li>Manage vendor relationships, service-level agreements (SLAs), and procurement for infrastructure components.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Job Title: Network Engineer</strong></p><p> <strong>Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid Schedule)</strong></p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p> We’re seeking an experienced <strong>Network Engineer</strong> with 5–10 years of hands-on experience supporting and securing enterprise network environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise with firewalls (Fortinet preferred) and a versatile background across multiple networking technologies. Experience with OT environments and advanced Fortinet tools will be considered a strong plus.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Configure, manage, and support network firewalls, with a focus on FortiGate.</li><li>Support firewalling and access policy management using Zscaler.</li><li>Work with Fortinet, Juniper, and other networking platforms (versatile experience beyond Cisco/Aruba preferred).</li><li>Contribute to future implementation of FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer.</li><li>Support both IT and OT network environments.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, efficient network operations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced ERP/CRM Developer to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this contract position, you will play a critical role in enhancing and maintaining enterprise systems, ensuring they align with organizational goals and user needs. Your expertise in scripting, configuration, and API development will be essential to delivering robust and scalable solutions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and implement ERP/CRM solutions that meet business objectives and technical requirements.<br>• Develop and optimize client-side scripts to enhance system functionality and user experience.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, translating them into technical specifications.<br>• Create and maintain detailed Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) to support development processes.<br>• Configure and customize ERP/CRM systems to ensure seamless integration and functionality.<br>• Develop APIs to facilitate data exchange and system interoperability.<br>• Perform regular system maintenance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal performance.<br>• Provide technical documentation and training to support system users.<br>• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of system capabilities with business goals.
<p>The Salesforce Technical Architect will deliver technical expertise in design, development, coding, testing, and enhancements to the Salesforce ecosystem. This role involves leading design sessions, architecting solutions from the ground up, and mentoring team members on best practices.</p><p> </p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Architect Salesforce.com solutions from the ground up</li><li>Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality business solutions on the Salesforce platform</li><li>Lead design/coding sessions and resolve technical/design conflicts</li><li>Implement solutions across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Force.com, Chatter, and AppExchange</li><li>Develop using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Components, SOQL, and related technologies</li><li>Integrate Salesforce with other applications using SOAP, REST, and middleware tools like MuleSoft</li><li>Mentor and coach less-experienced team members</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Skills and Knowledge:</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent understanding of Relational Database Design</li><li>Strong technical experience in database development, performing DDL operations, writing queries and stored procedures, and optimizing database objects</li><li>Working knowledge of ETL using SSIS or comparable tool</li><li>Solid reporting skills preferably using SSRS</li><li>Establishment and implementation of reporting tools to create reports and dashboards using SSRS, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytic tool</li><li>Experience with Data management standards such as data governance is a plus</li><li>Effective analyst able to work closely with non-technical users</li><li>Knowledge of MS Access, MS Visual Studio, Crystal Reports or Datawatch Monarch is a plus</li><li>Proficiency in interpersonal communication, presentation, problem solving and</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Job Title: Data Engineer</strong></p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p> We’re seeking a motivated Data Engineer with 1–5 years of experience to join our team. This role is perfect for someone with strong technical skills who enjoys building and optimizing data pipelines, working with modern cloud data tools, and collaborating in a fast-paced environment. Oil & Gas industry experience is a plus but not required.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Design, build, and maintain data pipelines to extract, transform, and load data.</li><li>Work with APIs to pull and integrate data from multiple sources.</li><li>Utilize Azure Data Factory (ADF), Fabric, or Databricks for data movement and transformation.</li><li>Store and model data in SQL and Snowflake.</li><li>Collaborate with team members to support reporting, dashboards, and business intelligence needs.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Oversee the development and operations of Front Office applications and the data warehouse infrastructure hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS).</li><li>Deliver innovative technical solutions to enhance trading platforms and address business challenges, including gathering requirements, setting priorities, planning tasks, and ensuring timely delivery.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external IT consultants across global locations to ensure solutions align with business needs and project timelines.</li><li>Champion operational excellence by implementing robust monitoring, alerting, and predictive operations strategies.</li><li>Engage closely with global development teams to support organizational technology initiatives.</li><li>Serve as a representative and advocate for Mercuria IT, both within the organization and in external engagements</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated SQL Developer to join our team. As an SQL Developer, you will play a critical role in managing and optimizing database systems, developing complex queries, and ensuring the efficient collection, organization, and retrieval of data. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust database solutions.</p>
