Systems Administrator (Windows)

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Windows Systems Administrator reports to the IT Technical Services Manager and with general guidance is responsible for the administration, implementation, support and management of a wide range of IT infrastructure systems; provides technical direction in the area of system administration for complex operating systems.

KNOWLEDGE

Windows system administration, Vulnerability Management, Patch Management, System performance monitoring tools, Enterprise backups, Enterprise replication technologies, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity architecture and deployment, Data Center hardware and software administration, effective project management techniques.

Responsibilities And Essential Duties

• Manage the day-to-day operations of servers and systems by monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance, patching and repair.
• Ensure that records of systems and equipment inventory are properly maintained.
• Participate in projects to implement applications to the server infrastructure in support of a business need or a business solution to ensure operational reliability.
• Ensure high availability and acceptable levels of performance of critical system resources.
• Develop and coordinate project directions and schedules to maximize benefits and minimize impacts on the customer organizations.
• Participate in planning and implementation of projects for system operations and systems administration.
• Plan, organize and document complex system design activities and configure systems to be consistent with policies/procedures.
• Interface with customers, peers, and managers to evaluate and understand business needs.
• Participate in the investigation and resolution of security related incidents.
• Coordinate environment patching and system remediation.
  
  

Qualifications (education, Experience And Skills)

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline or equivalent training and experience.

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years relevant Systems Administrator experience including complex systems design, programming and systems software and support. Must have experience in the design, planning, and implementation of reliable enterprise level systems.

Additional Strong Experience And/or Knowledge Of

• Microsoft SCCM (Patch Management)
• Windows Server: 2022, 2019, and 2016
• Windows Server Technologies: SCOM, WSUS, IIS, File and Print, DFS-R
• Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPO’s
• Office 365
• VMware 7.x, 8.x
• Citrix XenApp 7.x
• PowerShell
• Security Best Practices
  
  

Exposure To

• Basic understanding Linux operating systems.
• Fundamentals of DR / BCP methodologies
• Fundamentals of CA & PKI management
• Backup and replication technologies: ExaGrid, Veeam, and Zerto.
• Fundamentals of Azure, Exchange Online
• Networking Technologies
  
  

Skills

• Exceptional communication skills: must have the ability to effectively communicate at all levels of an organization and with individuals from diverse disciplines and levels of technical expertise.
• Detail oriented and effective time management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Organized and able to manage multiple activities and programs timely and with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent customer service skills to support all personnel.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively others and lead projects to a successful end.
• Willingness and desire to learn new skills, technology, situations, and/or conditions.
• Ability to function professionally and effectively in a high-pressure environment.
  
  

DIRECT REPORTS

N/A

FREEDOM TO ACT

This position does not require supervision over other personnel; must be able to work with minimal supervision.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Job is performed in a typical office environment, but is subject to time pressures and constraints, and is also dependent on input from others.
• Often exposed to stressful situations.
• Subject drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations.
• Occasional travel required to support remote office locations.
• Ability to work outside normal workdays and standard office hours.
• Required to maintain TWIC Card.
• Participate in IT Infrastructure on-call rotation.
  
  

Ada Job Requirements

Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental or emotional disability.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.

About Us

As a Fortune 500 company, Cheniere Energy is leading the way in the LNG industry by providing secure, clean and affordable energy to countries and companies around the world. We are a values-driven company that focuses on teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, being nimble, and above all, safety for our employees, our communities and our assets.

Cheniere Energy’s global impact is achieved through a diverse and passionate workforce who are owners of Cheniere Energy through our annual stock grant program. Our high performing employees are united by a shared mission, common goals and a culture of inclusion and caring. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits offerings are like our company: competitive and strong, while prioritizing wellness and performance incentives that reward results. As an employee of Cheniere Energy, you will have a significant impact on our business and in our communities.

As a worldwide company, Cheniere Energy is headquartered in Houston, Texas with U.S. offices in Washington, D.C., and Lake Charles, Louisiana, and production sites in Cameron, Louisiana (Sabine Pass Liquefaction) and Gregory, Texas (Corpus Christi Liquefaction), and international offices in London, England, Singapore and Beijing, China.