DevOps and Server Administration (Finance)
Position Description
Essential duties and responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will have the following skill set and commensurate work experience.
DevOps:
Technical and Soft Skills:
- Experience working with programming/scripting languages such as C# or PowerShell, and a familiarity with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL
- Experience with IDEs such as Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, SQL Server Management Studio, and Azure Data Studio
- Experience with version control utilities such as Git and Azure DevOps
- Cross-team collaboration to establish automation workflows that adhere to best-practices and corporate security guidelines.
- Familiarity with automation systems such as Red Hat Ansible and Microsoft System Center Orchestrator.
- Familiarity with MVVM architectural pattern and XAML is a plus.
Server Administration:
Technical and Soft Skills:
- Provide technical support for Hyper-V and VMware environments.
- Familiarity with Windows Server operating system configuration and maintenance utilities such as Windows System Image Manager and Deployment Image Servicing and Management.
- Understanding of TCP/IP networking principles.
- Posses in-depth troubleshooting skills and the ability to relate technical material to management.
- Responsible for engaging and managing support escalations with vendors such as Microsoft, VMware, Dell, and HP.
- Familiar with Windows Server OS 2019-2025 required, LINUX and UNIX Operating Systems knowledge is a plus.
- Understanding of Citrix technologies desired
Other Duties as assigned
- Collaborate on cross-team and cross-product technical issues by working with resources from other groups as needed to resolve issues
- Collaborates with Tech Leads, Technology Services Manager, and escalation resources when appropriate
- Provide after-hours support and participate in after-hours on-call rotation. During the scheduled interval of performing on-call duties, will be required to stay within the general vicinity of the offices to respond promptly to issues. Will also be required to track and document all incidents; stating the time of the call, the nature of the call, and what actions were taken to resolve the problem or issue.
- Complete special projects and annual objectives as assigned.
- Engage with a variety of individuals with tact, courtesy, mutual respect and professionalism.
- Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
- Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance.
- Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Possess good customer relation skills
- Carry a company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during working hours, and occasionally during non-working hours.
Position Requirements
Minimum requirements:
- A minimum of 5 to 7 years' of relevant work experience
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Advanced level knowledge of Hyper-V and VMware virtualization technologies (create and modify VM's and templates, create snapshots, cloning/exporting of VM's, HA, replication, dynamic provisioning
- Ability to build and troubleshoot Hyper-V, VMware, and Windows Hosts
- Advanced working knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and related technologies
- Experience in deployment, administration, troubleshooting and maintenance of Virtual and Windows server environments for large and complex sites
- Must demonstrate excellent English-language skill, good written and verbal communication skill, and ability to learn new technology at a rapid pace and problem solving skill.
- Ability to work under pressure is required; experience in handling critical situations is preferable
- Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes, with the ability to identify and resolve complex IT technology issues/problems
- Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, and work with minimal direct supervision
- Ability to organize and prioritize daily work, and maintain strict confidentiality
- Ensure Change Control and other processes and procedures are followed
- Ability to identify and establish expectations in an employee/employer (subordinate/manager) relationship
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers
- Must be able to work with a team, take directions from manager, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
- B.S. degree in C.S. or E.E. or equivalent experience would be desirable
- Experienced in operating and administering Enterprise Environments
- Azure DevOps Solution Certification
- Microsoft MCSE certification preferred
- Excellent troubleshooter, good communication, and excellent time management skills are required
- Moderate lifting
- Office
- None
Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
