IT Server Operations Analyst

IT Server Operations Analyst Houston, TX (100% on-site) Duration: initial 6-month contract (W2, not eligible for C2C) Pay: $51-56/hr We are seeking a highly motivated and d…

• 19 days ago

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in server operations, or infrastructure support roles.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring, alerting, and incident response workflows.
• Familiarity with SolarWinds Orion, Dynatrace, or similar monitoring and observability platforms.
• Working knowledge of AWS and/or Azure, including basic familiarity with CloudWatch and/or Azure Monitor.
• Familiarity with data center operations, hardware support, and physical/virtual infrastructure troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP). Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working shifts, participating in on-call rotation, and operating from the NOC environment., * Experience supporting hybrid environments across on-prem, AWS, and Azure.
• Familiarity with AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor as part of an enterprise observability model.
• Experience with PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Ansible for operational scripting or workflow automation.
• Exposure to virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Familiarity with ITSM and ticketing tools such as Helix Remedy.
• Experience with Infoblox or enterprise DNS administration.
• Experience contributing to runbooks, playbooks, automation workflows, or operational onboarding processes.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft, Red Hat, AWS, Azure, CompTIA Server+, or similar.