Sr. Engineer, Compute & Storage

The Friedkin Group • Houston, TX

5h

About The Position

The Sr. Engineer will work with IT management to drive the technical vision and purpose of our Windows, Linux, AWS, Azure and on-premises infrastructure. This role consults with business and technical teams to steer the design and implementation of high-quality software deliverables across all-phases of all applicable projects. This position is expected to leverage considerable industry expertise to consult and influence the business's system definitions in pursuit of industry best practices. The Sr. Engineer is expected to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm for customer success while aligning technical solutions across Friedkin companies. This strategic role is expected to propose and implement solutions considering multiple levels of impact, such as cost/benefit, team impact and strategic support. The Sr. Engineer works to identify gaps in solutions and proactively works with both technical and business teams to resolve and reduce impacts. The role is ideal for someone who is hands on and strategic in designing solutions who also has a strong operations and troubleshooting skillset.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Req
• 5-8 years of highly technical experience in the field or related area or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience Required
• 5 years of Windows and Linux Server experience. Required
• 3 years of virtualization experience, VMware Preferred
• 3 years Patch and vulnerability management experience using SCCM/MEPM, Rapid7 Preferred
• 3+ years’ experience with cloud environments, AWS, Azure, O365, etc. Required
• Experience with enterprise backup software, Rubrik experience preferred Required
• Experience supporting production data center environments Required
• Experience supporting enterprise database systems, SQL, MySql Required
• Experience with Automation and AI toolsets, N8n, Terraform, Cloud Formation, Claude Code Required
• Proven ability to configure and support Azure, AWS, and VMware infrastructure and services
• Knowledge and understanding of concepts of DHCP, DNS, load balancing, PowerShell scripting, SMTP, server clustering, systems monitoring, RBAC and ITIL methodologies
• Ability to articulate technical information to non-technical audience
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory in a multi-forest / multi-domain environment
• Strong understanding and support of the following: Virtualization Platforms, Enterprise Storage Technologies, Microsoft Entra/Exchange Online/O365, Monitoring systems, Enterprise backup solutions, Automation, Scripting

Nice To Haves

• Windows and/or Linux certifications Preferred
• AWS, Azure cloud certifications Preferred
• Vmware/ESX/NSX certifications Preferred

Responsibilities

• Share knowledge and skills with fellow team members.
• Design and document processes and procedures to ensure the compute and storage environment is operating efficiently and in line with best practices.
• Identify and become proficient in emerging technologies needed to provide visionary service and support for customers.
• Collaborate across teams to meet project goals. This will include working with developers, IT security, and other IT teams across the organization.
• Manage and monitor all installed infrastructure systems.
• Proactively ensure the highest levels of system availability.
• Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies.
• Troubleshoot, remediate, and perform root-cause analysis on systems ranging from Linux/Windows servers, compute, storage, AWS, Azure, Active Directory, and other related technologies · Able to provide day to day operational support · Provide On-Call support and systems patching on a scheduled rotation.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level