Role Overview:

The IT Server Engineer is responsible for the design, deployment, maintenance, and optimization of the organization's server infrastructure-both on-premises and in the cloud. This role ensures system availability, performance, and security for mission-critical applications, patient management systems, and business operations across multiple dental practices.

Responsibilities

• Hyper-V Administration
• Lead and support cloud migration initiatives, including planning, execution, and post-migration optimization across platforms such as Azure, AWS, or hybrid
• Virtualization Platform Management
• Design, implement, and support cloud-based infrastructure solutions, including virtual machines, storage, identity integration, backup, and disaster recovery
• Manage multiple infrastructure projects simultaneously, balancing operational support with strategic initiatives while meeting defined deadlines and service-level expectations.
• Support the development and implementation of future server technology initiatives, including infrastructure modernization, virtualization upgrades, and automation-driven improvements.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools (PowerShell, Bash, or similar) to streamline server provisioning patch management, monitoring, and routine administrative
• Identify opportunities to improve infrastructure performance, scalability, and reliability through automation and process optimization.
• Work independently to troubleshoot and resolve complex server, virtualization, storage, and operating system issues across on-premises and cloud
• Collaborate with network, security, and application teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with organizational standards, security requirements, and compliance frameworks.
• Proactively evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations that support long-term infrastructure growth and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation for server builds, configurations, change management, and disaster recovery

Requirements

• Ability to work independently
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 8+ years of IT experience
• 3-5+ years of experience with Data Center infrastructure and virtualization technologies
• Expert working knowledge of virtualization technologies
• Administration experience with Microsoft OS, Citrix, VMWare, Unix, and Linux technologies
• Administration experience with Microsoft technologies such as Sharepoint, Active Directory, and Exchange
• Good documentation skills in a large scale environment
• Powershell Scripting
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam, Datto, Acronis)
• Knowledge of IT security best practices and regulatory requirements (HIPAA a plus)
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Certifications preferred: MCSA, MCSE, VMware VCP, or related
• Proven customer relationship skills

Benefits

• BCBS Medical & Dental insurance Options
• VSP Vision Coverage
• Complimentary Life Insurance Policy (employee only)
• Short-term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance Coverage
• 401(k) plan w/match options
• HSA / FSA Account Access
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Package
• Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
• Paid Time Off

1800 W Loop S suite 2000, Houston, TX 77027

We believe in transparency through the talent acquisition process; we support our team members, past, future, and present, to make the best decision for themselves and their families. Starting off on the right foot with pay transparency is just one way that we are supporting this mission.

Position Base Pay Range

$90,000-$100,000 USD

Specialty1 Partners is the direct employer of non-clinical employees only. For clinical employees, the applicable practice entity listed above in the job posting is the employer. Specialty1 Partners generates job postings and offer letters to assist with human resources and payroll support provided to the applicable practice. Clinical employees include dental assistants and staff assisting with actual direct treatment of patients. Non-clinical employees include the office manager, front desk staff, marketing staff, and any other staff providing administrative duties.