IT Quality Assurance Specialist (Houston, TX) - Hybrid
Enbridge Contingent Talent Community
Full-time
Houston, TX
Job description
SUMMARY
ADD Systems is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator with strong Linux (RHEL) and automation/scripting skills to join our IT team. This position plays a key role in managing and evolving our hybrid infrastructure — spanning Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and VMware ESXi — to ensure stability, performance, and scalability across mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and takes pride in maintaining a secure and efficient IT ecosystem.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build, manage, and administer a diverse, mission-critical IT environment that includes RHEL, Windows Server, Hyper-V, and VMware ESXi systems.
- Deploy, maintain, and harden Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers using industry best practices.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts (PowerShell, Bash, Python) to streamline administration, monitoring, and patch management tasks.
- Implement and manage infrastructure services: DNS, NTP, Proxy, LDAP/Active Directory, DHCP, SMTP, and related technologies.
- Maintain and enhance system monitoring, alerting, and backup/recovery processes using tools such as Veeam & Cohesity.
- Troubleshoot performance and connectivity issues across multi-OS environments.
- Collaborate with internal teams and customers to provide advanced system support and ensure uptime across hosted and on-prem environments.
- Participate in after-hours or weekend maintenance windows as required for system upgrades or critical support.
- Manage multiple projects concurrently while ensuring alignment with departmental and corporate objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong proficiency with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8/9) administration and lifecycle management.
- Hands-on experience with shell scripting (Bash), PowerShell, and automation frameworks such as Ansible or Python.
- Working knowledge of VMware vCenter, ESXi, Cisco networking, HPE Nimble storage, Veeam backup, Check Point, and Aruba switching preferred.
- Understanding of core network and infrastructure services including DNS, LDAP/AD, NTP, and SMTP.
- Proven ability to work directly with customers and internal teams to resolve system-level issues.
- Excellent documentation, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Role is Monday to Friday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Eastern Time Zone.
- Selected candidate will work out of our New Jersey office.
- May require occasional after-hours or weekend work to support upgrades, maintenance, or production issues (compensated with overtime).
- Salary range: $75,000-$85,000.
Who is ADD Systems?
ADD Systems is dedicated to providing the best software and hardware solutions to our customers in the Energy Distribution and Convenience Store industries. Through exceptional customer service and valued partnerships, we deliver a full spectrum of best-of-breed products and services for flexible and comprehensive solutions that always exceed expectations.
The best companies start with the best people. We are honored to share that we have earned the following workplace awards:
- Best Places to Work in New Jersey by the Best Companies Group for the past 8 years: 2018-2025!
- Best Places to Work in Technology by the Best Companies Group for 2024-2026!
- Inclusive Workplace by the Best Companies Group since July 2023 through December 2025!
- Top Workplace by NJ.com + Jersey’s Best for the past 6 years: 2020-2025!
- Gale Bott, our Owner, was named one of the Best 50 Women in Business by the Best Companies Group in 2023!
BENEFITS
- Competitive Compensation
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Optional Disability Insurance
- Optional Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
Selected candidate will be required to pass a background and drug test.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person