Information Technology (IT)
Tailored Brands, Inc. is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of menswear, including suits and a broad selection of business casual offerings as well as the largest provider of tuxedo rental products in the U.S. and Canada. We operate retail stores in all 50 states and Canada. Our U.S. retail stores are operated under the brand names of Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Men's Wearhouse and Tux, and K&G Fashion. Our Canadian stores are operated under the brand name of Moores in ten provinces. Our purpose is to help our customers love how they look for moments that matter. We accomplish this by providing a personal, convenient, one-of-a-kind shopping experience with compelling products and world-class service. We help fulfill this mission by providing our employees with an engaging and inclusive workplace focused on teamwork, growth, and respect. If you want to make a difference, be part of a great team and grow, you might be a perfect fit.
About the Job
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Windows Systems Administrator to join us in our Houston office as part of the Technical Operations team. This individual will recommend, develop, configure, install, monitor, and support operating systems and server hardware for the Company's Windows based servers.
What You'll Do | Key Accountabilities
- Assist with ensuring the availability of client / server applications
- Develop processes and procedures for ongoing management of the server environment
- Diagnose, resolve, and document hardware, software, and network problems
- Automate building, managing and configuration of Windows Servers and VMware hosts
- Build and install Windows based servers and related software, including recommending and requisitioning hardware / software, building hardware, operating system install, patch updates, and the physical installation of servers into the data center environment
- Create and maintain server images based on best business practices and the Company's specific requirements, allowing for faster and consistent server development
- Architect, design, and support a diverse VMWare environment and related computing environment including systems software, applications software, and all configurations
- Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to protect data, software, and hardware
- Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks
- Gather customer needs data, identify, predict, interpret, evaluate system and network requirements
- Maintain accurate inventory of systems including warranty and maintenance information, patch levels, backup information, and other data required to manage servers in a protective environment
- Install patches and upgrade server hardware, firmware, and Windows based operating systems
- Monitor functions of Windows based servers to ensure appropriate levels of operation including problem analysis and correction, reporting performance metrics, and identifying potential problems
- Document the server environment in detail including disaster recovery procedures, environmental diagrams, build information, deployment procedures, and other documentation as required
- Provide technical advice and assistance to peers on a prompt and ongoing basis relative to departmental policies, procedures, and specific operational aspects of cost containment
Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fieldCandidate must have 3+ years working experience with server hardware and Microsoft operating system installation in a complex domain environmentExperience with HP blade servers strongly preferredCandidate must have 3+ years of installation, configuration, and support of VMWare virtual infrastructure software including physical server to virtual server conversions, virtual migrations using VMotion, and load balancing through VMWare DRSDevelopment experience with scripting-based languages like but not limited to Powershell, Python, Perle is a mustGeneral knowledge of SAN technologies and connecting servers to these types of storage systemsWorking knowledge of network switches and protocolsStrong understanding of network technologies such as DNS, proxy appliances, and FirewallsStrong problem determination, resolution, and documentation skills imperativeExperienced in Microsoft patch management and deployment in a 300+ server environmentAbility to work well independently to provide complex and expert operational, administrative, and project support to an enterprise environmentAbility to display effective human and interpersonal relations skills during collaborative effortsAbility to effectively communicate verbally, and in writing, with management and other departments within TechnologyAbility to work non-standard business hours when required, including participation in a 24 / 7 on-call rotation as well as travel between multiple locations dailyWork Environment, Physical & Mental Demands
Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of timeAbility to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach dailyAble to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionallyMust utilize visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipmentHours regularly 40 hours per weekCOVID-19 Vaccine Policy
Tailored Brands requires all Corporate & Shared Services employees either (a) establish that they have been fully vaccinated; or (b) obtain an approved reasonable accommodation exempting them from this requirement due to a medical reason, or because of a sincerely held religious belief or practice, as a condition of employment. For purposes of this policy, a fully vaccinated person is someone who has received all recommended dose(s) of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the World Health Organization (WHO), including vaccinations that have been approved pursuant to an Emergency Use Authorization, and it has been at least 10 days since the administration of the final dose. Except in states under Executive Order.
Note : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.