IT Specialist

STASIS DRILLING SOLUTIONS•Houston, TX

10h

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled IT Specialist to support and maintain all aspects of our organization’s IT infrastructure. This role requires a proactive individual who can ensure the smooth operation of hardware, software, and network systems while maintaining robust security throughout. The IT Specialist will also be responsible for implementing and managing disaster recovery and backup solutions, securing systems against cyber threats, and managing internal and cloud-based resources including SharePoint and structured data systems. The individual will also assist with hardware and software procurement, vendor coordination, and infrastructure documentation. The ideal candidate should have strong technical depth, critical thinking ability, a security-first mindset, and a commitment to staying updated on emerging technologies to help drive the organization’s IT capabilities forward.

Requirements

5+ years of proven experience as an IT Specialist, Systems Administrator, or similar role.
Strong knowledge of Linux, Windows, and Mac operating systems.
Proficiency in managing EDR/XDR, firewalls, MFA, and ransomware protection strategies.
Strong experience administering Microsoft 365, especially: SharePoint configuration and governance, OneDrive deployment and administration, and Exchange/Outlook administration
Familiarity with software development environments and deployment support tools.
Experience with network infrastructure, including configuration, troubleshooting, VPN, and security.
Experience with on-prem and cloud-based backup systems and disaster recovery.
Experience supporting field and industrial hardware systems.
Strong documentation, inventory, and IT architecture mapping skills.
Ability to handle system performance monitoring and incident resolution.
Strong organizational and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Self-driven and committed to continuous improvement and staying current with technological trends.

Nice To Haves

Experience in IT management for operational or industrial environments.
Working knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and hybrid infrastructure.
Familiarity with intrusion detection, log monitoring, and cloud security frameworks.
Experience deploying and maintaining CI/CD tools and cloud-based dev/test environments.
Track record of implementing disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Collaborative experience supporting software engineering or DevOps teams.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day IT support for all departments at Stasis Drilling Solutions.
Configure, maintain, and support Microsoft 365 services including:
SharePoint online site architecture, permissions, retention policies, and governance
OneDrive structure, synchronization policies, and file lifecycle controls
Outlook and Exchange administration
Design and maintain structured SharePoint and OneDrive environments to improve collaboration, document control, and security.
Maintain user access controls, MFA policies, and identity management standards
Configure and maintain endpoint protection systems including ThreatDown (EDR/XDR)
Monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats including phishing, ransomware, and suspicious endpoint activity
Maintain hybrid and cloud-based backup systems and disaster recovery processes
Perform periodic system audits including accounts, licensing, patching, endpoint, status, and asset inventory
Maintain structured IT documentation including architecture diagrams, licensing records, hardware inventory, and security baselines
Support Azure and hybrid workload environments
Monitor and adjust system performance, maintain high availability, and troubleshoot issues promptly
Support secure integration of cloud-based development tools and environments as needed
Handle confidential information with discretion
Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to promptly give and follow directions when working with others
Demonstrate forward-thinking and problem-solving skills