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2 results for Systems Administrator in Houston, TX
- Houston, TX
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 55 - 58 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Systems Administrator</strong> to support and modernize enterprise infrastructure across both on-premises and cloud environments. This role is responsible for maintaining the reliability, security, scalability, and performance of critical IT systems while helping drive cloud adoption and infrastructure modernization initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in systems administration, virtualization, networking, storage, Active Directory, and firewall management, along with hands-on experience supporting cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated IT professional who enjoys working across diverse technologies in a hybrid infrastructure environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux server environments.</li><li>Manage enterprise networking infrastructure and ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security.</li><li>Configure and maintain firewall policies and security controls.</li><li>Monitor system health, availability, and performance across on-premises and cloud environments.</li><li>Perform operating system upgrades, patch management, and infrastructure maintenance.</li><li>Support and manage VMware virtualized environments.</li><li>Administer hybrid cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar cloud platforms.</li><li>Design, deploy, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure, networking, security, and monitoring solutions.</li><li>Develop automation solutions and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments to improve operational efficiency.</li><li>Conduct system audits and ensure compliance with security and operational standards.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues while providing high-quality technical support.</li><li>Maintain documentation including system configurations, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and project updates.</li><li>Manage Active Directory, domain controllers, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).</li><li>Support enterprise storage technologies and backup solutions.</li><li>Coordinate with vendors and third-party service providers.</li><li>Participate in infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and cloud transformation projects.</li><li>Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver infrastructure solutions and support business objectives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-08-31T00:00:00Z
- Houston, TX
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 58.4535 - 67.683 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator to join a Long-term Contract assignment in Houston, Texas. This position will guide database strategy, strengthen operational standards, and provide hands-on mentorship to internal technical staff. The role is well suited for a highly capable individual who can combine architectural insight with practical administration across multiple database platforms.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Mentor internal database and development team members on administration practices, troubleshooting methods, and sustainable support processes.<br>• Provide architectural guidance for database environments and recommend scalable standards that improve reliability, security, and maintainability.<br>• Partner with the in-house administrator to build technical capability through coaching, knowledge transfer, and documented operating procedures.<br>• Oversee performance analysis and tuning efforts across database platforms to improve efficiency, availability, and query response times.<br>• Support the management of Actian Zen and Microsoft SQL Server environments, including integration points and data movement processes.<br>• Contribute expertise to data warehouse, governance, and broader data platform initiatives as they evolve.<br>• Review existing database operations and establish best practices for backup, recovery, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance.<br>• Advise stakeholders on database design decisions, platform usage, and approaches that align with long-term business needs.
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00Z