Senior systems Administrator

Date: Sep 19, 2025

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77064

Company: CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing storage infrastructure, which includes all aspects of Enterprise Storage Administration. Assist in software product installations, updates, and customizations for storage components and switch infrastructure. Diagnose, research and resolve storage issues using vendor resources and other support methods. Act as a technical advisor for system related activity and assist in the development / implementation of solutions for capacity and performance.

Essential Functions:

- Responsible for the support of the SAN fabric.

- Perform storage allocation on IBM, HPE, and Dell enterprise storage platforms.

- Assist with Fiber channel configuration.

- Perform SAN fabric and LUN management.

- Monitor storage utilization, allocation and performance.

- Recommends, schedules, budgets and implements resource modifications upgrades.

- Research state-of-the-art technology for enhancements to reliability, performance and functionality of the storage environment.

- Provides 24x7 on call support, including evenings, weekends and holidays on a rotational basis with other team members.

- Works in a team environment.

- Works closely with other Unix system administrators and Windows System administrators’ members to provide technical advice and resolve problems.

- Works closely with other IT team members to provide technical advice and resolve problems.

- Works closely with Support Desk team members to provide technical advice and resolve problems.

- Communicates well with technical and non-technical clients.

Education:

Bachelor’s or Associate degree from an accredited college preferred. In lieu of a degree, any combination of applicable education, hardware, software, and storage experience for five (5) years is acceptable.

Experience:

- Knowledge of enterprise storage systems and related technology.

- Experience with IBM and HPE storage arrays.

- Experience with Brocade SAN fabrics.

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

- Competitive pay

- Paid training

- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day

- Transit subsidies

- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off

- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston

- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement

- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Start Date: 09/15/2025

Posting End Date: 10/03/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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