Infrastructure Specialist

Mc Kinney, Texas

Encore Wire Corp
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Position Overview

Provides IT technical leadership for the support of Servers, PC's, hardware, software and peripheral equipment for all of the company's end users.



Essential Job Functions

  • Managing and monitoring all installed systems and infrastructure
  • Installing, configuring, testing and maintaining operating systems, application software and system management tools
  • Designs and maintains security, backup, and redundancy strategies
  • Resolves incoming requests for technical assistance via help desk.
  • Managing the security of computer systems and inter-application information transfers.
  • Communicates with users and team to identify issues and explain solutions.
  • Provisioning of IT equipment, ensuring proper functionality and connectivity.
  • Ensure that systems in environment are appropriately configured, backed up, and tested according to industry best practice.
  • Development and implementation of software update cadence.
  • Advanced knowledge of patch management and software distribution.
  • Leads problem management processes.
  • Maintains technical proficiency in all applications utilized by company.
  • Leading/Participating in asset management and control activities.
  • Basic knowledge of network troubleshooting Ethernet and IP configuration.
  • Designing and managing the host environment to ensure proper tuning and sufficient capacity (including Web Servers, database servers, VMWare, Scale, vSAN, directories).
  • Sharing knowledge across organizations and participating in projects
  • Proficiency in Microsoft support tools, such as DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
  • Microsoft Exchange Management.
  • Microsoft Domain administration.
  • Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology or equivalent; or 5+ years support experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Knowledgeable about network and security concepts, different server technologies, SAN technology, virtualization technologies, system/application tuning techniques and system performance optimization.
  • Advanced knowledge of Active Directory Server and Exchange Server
  • Advanced Experience troubleshooting Windows Server, Windows Desktop, and Linux
  • A deep problem solver; able to think on your own and develop quick, sound solutions to complex problems, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • The capability to push an equipment cart of approximately 50 pounds
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills


Preferred

  • Advanced level experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.
  • Cloud experience in AWS, AZURE
  • MCSE, CCNP, VCP Certifications
  • Proven work experience as a systems support engineer or systems support technician.
  • Deep Knowledge of scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell/Python

Date Posted: 02 May 2025
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