Job Title: IT Server Operations Analyst
Location: Houston, TX (Onsite ) Beltway
MUST be local to Houston, TX
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Rate: $50/Hr on W2
Server Operations/Admin role, needs to have some cloud infra experience
This position is a contract position with the possibility to go perm. Therefore: (1) Candidates must be eligible to permanently work in the US; (2) At minimum, a high school diploma or GED equivalent is required for candidates seeking placement in this position
Job Summary
We’re seeking an IT Server Operations Analyst to support the stability, performance, and lifecycle management of our Windows and Linux server infrastructure. This role focuses on server administration, patching, hardware support (rack-and-stack), and system reliability, ensuring optimal performance and availability. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in data center operations, troubleshooting, and security best practices, and is passionate about maintaining a resilient infrastructure. Cloud experience with AWS or Azure is preferred, along with familiarity in automation tools to enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and support business growth through infrastructure management.
Required Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
•5+ years of hands-on experience in server operations and infrastructure administration.
•Proven track record working within a Network Operations Center (NOC) environment, with expertise in server performance monitoring, health assessment, and availability management
•Expertise in Windows Server & Linux environments, plus virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)
•Experience with infrastructure monitoring, observability tooling, and orchestration frameworks.
•Familiarity with networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), storage (SAN/NAS), and ITSM practices.
•Effective troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Cloud experience with AWS and/or Azure.
•Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) and automation experience.
•Experience with SQL Server Failover Cluster configuration and troubleshooting.
•Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab).
•Relevant certifications (Microsoft, Red Hat, AWS/Azure Administrator, Site Reliability Engineering).
•Experience in application deployment automation, modern DevOps practices, and infrastructure as code.
Please send the updated resume to nirmala.nagarjuna@resolvetech.com or reach on 972 597 0089 OR please refer to any of your friends/colleagues.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $34.92 - $50.10 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
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Work Location: In person