Server Engineer

We are looking for an experienced, tech-savvy Server Engineer to join our IT team at Houston Methodist. As a Server Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting our server architecture and systems. You should be a problem solver and have a strong attention to detail. To be successful in this role, you should have excellent communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field and at least five years of experience in server engineering. They should also have a working knowledge of network and server administration, web server technologies, and database technologies. Demonstrated experience with scripting languages, and system automation tools is desired. Additionally, the candidate should possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills and be able to work independently as well as with a team. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

1. Design, implement, and maintain server architecture and systems.
2. Troubleshoot server and network issues, and resolve them in a timely manner.
3. Monitor server performance and capacity utilization.
4. Develop and maintain server automation scripts and system automation tools.
5. Install, configure, and update server software.
6. Create and maintain system documentation.
7. Establish and maintain security policies and procedures.
8. Monitor system security to ensure compliance with security standards.
9. Provide technical support to users and staff.
10. Respond to system alerts and escalations.
11. Develop and implement backup and recovery procedures.
12. Manage system upgrades and maintenance.
13. Participate in IT projects and provide input on server related tasks.
14. Research emerging technologies and best practices.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Server Engineer in Houston, TX, USA is $58,581 to $113,111 per year.

Houston Methodist Hospital is the flagship quaternary care hospital of Houston Methodist academic medical center. Located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas, Houston Methodist Hospital was established in 1919 during the height of the Spanish influenza epidemic as an outreach ministry of Methodist Episcopal Church. Houston Methodist comprises eight hospitals, an academic institute, a primary care group, and more than 300 locations throughout greater Houston. The hospital has consistently ranked as "One of America's Best Hospitals" according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital has earned worldwide recognition in multiple specialties including cardiovascular surgery, cancer, epilepsy treatment and organ transplantation. Houston Methodist System changed its official name to Houston Methodist in 2013.