Sr. IT System Administrator

thyssenkrupp Uhde combines unique technical expertise and decades of global experience in the engineering, procurement, construction and service of chemical plants. We develop innovative chemical processes and products for a more sustainable future and thus contribute to the long-term success of our customers in almost all areas of the chemical industry. Our portfolio includes leading technologies for the production of basic chemicals, fertilizers and polymers as well as value-chains for the energy transition and sustainable chemicals.

thyssenkrupp Uhde USA, LLC in Houston, Texas, seeks a Sr. IT System Administrator.

Duties:

• Develop and implement strategic IT Infrastructure roadmaps to ensure system security, reliability, performance, and availability; design, implement and optimize cutting-edge technology infrastructure
• Automate routine tasks and write computer programs to address more complex systems software configuration and enhancements
• Ensure implementation of, and monitor adherence to, IT security strategy, architecture guidelines and standards, as well as ensure that systems and service continuity plans are defined, in place and exercised
• Review system requirements and prepare recommendations, and forecast and plan resource requirements and long-term investments for infrastructure needs
• Implement change control and incident management processes.
• Oversee preparation of regional IT cost estimates and investment requests for contracts and provide guidance for client specific data integration concepts, application interfaces and cost calculations.
• Work from home allowed 1day/week.

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent foreign degree.

3 years of work experience in a system or network administration position in the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Industry.

Must have 3 years of work experience with each of the following:

• Managing IT security principles, practices, and technologies, including firewalls, endpoint security solutions, backups systems, and implementing security policies, conducting regular audits, and ensuring compliance with company standards
• Working with PowerShell and bash scripting languages, programming languages for automating routine tasks, configuration management, and deployment processes
• Installing, configuring, licensing, and managing engineering software, including AspenTech, Aveva E3D, Comos, Oracle Primavera, Bentley, PTC MathCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD and Navisworks, and Trimble Tekla
• Preparing regional IT cost estimates and investment requests for contracts, financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• Supporting on-premises and cloud IT infrastructures (software and services), including servers, and storage systems related to network hardware.

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

thyssenkrupp Uhde USA recognizes and appreciates the exceptional quality of its employees. We are proud to offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. Employees of tkIS USA receive a variety of financial and personal job benefits.

The suite of benefits offered is meant as a supplement to your financial package and adds to your total compensation. Below is a brief summary of benefits which are available to all full-time employees:

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• STD/LTD - Company Paid
• FSA & HSA
• Voluntary Accident
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness
• Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k) Plan
• Roth IRA
• Supplemental Life & ADD
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Apply online at https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en. Email lisa.henderson@thyssenkrupp.com with any questions.

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