Location: Northwest Houston, TX 77041
Schedule: 100% On-Site
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Compensation: $38.46/hour - $52.88/hour
No c2c at this time
Overview
Our client is seeking an IT Network & Systems Engineer to support and maintain its network infrastructure, systems, and business applications. This individual will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of the company's technology environment while providing hands-on support for network, server, and user-related issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network administration, Microsoft technologies, virtualization, scripting, and technical troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
- Administer and support network infrastructure including switches, routers, wireless networks, VPNs, and LAN/WAN connectivity.
- Monitor network and system performance to ensure uptime, reliability, and security.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, server, and network-related issues.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, access controls, and security settings.
- Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade servers, workstations, applications, and network devices.
- Support Windows-based environments and Microsoft technologies.
- Utilize PowerShell, Command Prompt, and scripting tools to automate administrative processes and improve efficiency.
- Create and troubleshoot SQL queries to support application and database needs.
- Assist with integrations between internal systems and third-party applications.
- Partner with software vendors on implementations, upgrades, troubleshooting, and ongoing support.
- Participate in infrastructure projects, technology deployments, and system enhancements.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, network diagrams, and support procedures.
- Support backup processes, disaster recovery planning, cybersecurity initiatives, and access management.