<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 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><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 a skilled Systems Administrator to join our team in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining our IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations across various platforms. This role requires a proactive individual with expertise in system administration and a commitment to optimizing performance and reliability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the daily performance and functionality of IT systems, ensuring smooth operations.<br>• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot VMware environments to maintain system efficiency.<br>• Administer and support Microsoft Office 365 applications, ensuring proper functionality and user accessibility.<br>• Perform regular system updates and backups to safeguard data and minimize downtime.<br>• Monitor network activities and address security vulnerabilities to protect against potential threats.<br>• Provide technical support to staff, resolving issues related to hardware, software, and system access.<br>• Collaborate with other teams to implement IT solutions that align with organizational goals.<br>• Maintain documentation of system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.<br>• Evaluate and recommend improvements to enhance system performance and scalability.
<p>We are seeking a highly skilled High-Level Desktop Support Specialist / Junior System Administrator with strong expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Active Directory (AD), and group policy management. The ideal candidate will have a solid IT support background and the technical aptitude needed to support and enhance system performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and maintain infrastructure to meet organizational goals. This candidate will act as a bridge between desktop support and system administration, ensuring that end-user issues are resolved efficiently while also managing larger IT infrastructure projects.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Active Directory (AD) Administration:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and maintain Active Directory environments, ensuring proper administration of user accounts, groups, and permissions.</li><li>Develop and implement Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce company policies and streamline the user experience.</li><li>Monitor and troubleshoot AD replication issues and domain controller health.</li></ul><p><strong>AWS Administration:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in managing and maintaining AWS infrastructure, including EC2 instances, S3 buckets, IAM roles, and VPC configurations.</li><li>Participate in backups, snapshots, and disaster recovery planning in the AWS ecosystem.</li><li>Collaborate with senior team members to automate tasks using AWS tools like Lambda, CloudFormation, or scripting.</li></ul><p><strong>System Administration Support:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform routine maintenance and updates on on-premises and cloud-based servers.</li><li>Help secure systems by identifying vulnerabilities and deploying patches or updates.</li><li>Assist in the implementation of IT infrastructure projects such as migrations, upgrades, or new system rollouts.</li></ul><p><strong>User Training & Knowledge Sharing:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide technical guidance and training to end users on various IT processes, systems, and security best practices.</li><li>Document technical solutions and contribute to internal knowledge base articles.</li></ul><p><strong>Collaboration & Communication:</strong></p><ul><li>Work closely with senior system administrators, network engineers, and IT leadership to identify and resolve IT issues.</li><li>Assist with the onboarding and offboarding of personnel, ensuring a seamless transition of IT resources.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Provide hands-on support for day-to-day cloud operations, including responding to end-user tickets and troubleshooting cloud-related issues.</li><li>Collaborate with business units to understand their cloud needs and offer recommendations for optimal solutions.</li><li>Manage and maintain AWS accounts (50+), ensuring secure and efficient usage across various business units.</li><li>Participate in Teams threads to address ongoing cloud requests and provide timely support.</li><li>Assist in building and refining Active Directory (AD) and Group Policies to enhance the cloud environment.</li><li>Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to the evolution of our cloud infrastructure.</li><li>Operate independently while maintaining a strong focus on user support and service excellence.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Provide hands-on support for day-to-day cloud operations, including responding to end-user tickets and troubleshooting cloud-related issues.</li><li>Collaborate with business units to understand their cloud needs and offer recommendations for optimal solutions.</li><li>Manage and maintain AWS accounts (50+), ensuring secure and efficient usage across various business units.</li><li>Participate in Teams threads to address ongoing cloud requests and provide timely support.</li><li>Assist in building and refining Active Directory (AD) and Group Policies to enhance the cloud environment.</li><li>Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to the evolution of our cloud infrastructure.</li><li>Operate independently while maintaining a strong focus on user support and service excellence.</li></ul><p><br></p>
Job Summary: We are seeking a experienced Data Engineer with 8+ years of experience to architect, build, and maintain scalable data infrastructure and pipelines. This role is pivotal in enabling advanced analytics and data-driven decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in data architecture, cloud platforms, and modern data engineering tools. <br> Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines and ETL processes. Architect data solutions that support business intelligence, machine learning, and operational reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver data solutions aligned with business goals. Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all systems and platforms. Optimize data workflows and troubleshoot performance issues. Integrate structured and unstructured data from various internal and external sources. Implement and enforce data governance policies and best practices. Preferred Skills: Experience with real-time data streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, Spark Streaming). Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git). Relevant certifications in cloud or data engineering technologies.
<p>Position Title: Data Engineer</p><p>Location: Onsite – Houston Area</p><p>Compensation:</p><ul><li>Base Salary: $120K–$130K</li><li>Bonus: ~10% </li></ul><p>Overview:</p><p>We’re hiring a Data Engineer to lead the development and optimization of enterprise-grade data pipelines and infrastructure. This role is essential to enabling high-quality analytics, reporting, and business intelligence across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Azure-based data tools, strong SQL and BI capabilities, and a collaborative mindset to support cross-functional data initiatives.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, PySpark, and Spark SQL</li><li>Develop ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from diverse sources</li><li>Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality, actionable data solutions</li><li>Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with governance standards</li><li>Optimize pipeline performance and troubleshoot data infrastructure issues</li><li>Manage the data platform roadmap, including capacity planning and vendor coordination</li><li>Support reporting and analytics needs using Power BI and SQL</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in data quality, accessibility, and literacy across the organization</li><li>Monitor usage, deprecate unused datasets, and implement data cleansing processes</li><li>Lead initiatives to enhance data modeling, visualization standards, and reporting frameworks</li></ul><p><br></p>
<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>Position Summary </strong></p><p>We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable data pipelines that support analytics and business intelligence initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring the availability, integrity, and quality of data across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in data engineering, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset. You will be responsible for developing infrastructure for optimal data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) from various sources. This includes supporting cross-functional teams and maintaining high standards for data consistency and governance. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li><strong></strong>Design and maintain scalable data pipelines using tools such as Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, PySpark, Spark SQL, and Python.</li><li>Develop solutions for integrating, processing, and analyzing large volumes of structured and unstructured data.</li><li>Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.</li><li>Optimize and troubleshoot data pipelines for performance and reliability.</li><li>Implement data governance and security best practices to ensure compliance and integrity.</li><li>Monitor and maintain data infrastructure for scalability and availability.</li><li>Stay current with advancements in data engineering and cloud technologies.</li><li>Manage the data platform roadmap, including capacity planning and optimization.</li><li>Work with IT operations and BI vendors to resolve production issues.</li><li>Prioritize and manage stakeholder reporting needs and requirements.</li><li>Maintain vendor relationships to support platform evolution and capability expansion.</li><li>Address data issues, trace lineage, and implement cleansing and quality processes.</li><li>Ensure secure access to data sets and effective collaboration across teams.</li><li>Manage project schedules, milestones, and tollgate reviews.</li><li>Promote data literacy across the organization.</li><li>Submit weekly progress reports and follow IT directives and compliance policies.</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>
