Intel Technical Specialist

Lehigh Hanson is seeking one (1) qualified Intel Technical Specialist for its Irving, TX location. In this role, the individual is a member of the Application Hosting Group within the Group Information Technology global infrastructure team.Lehigh Hanson is one of the world's largest suppliers of heavy building materials to the construction industry. We produce aggregates (crushed rock, sand and gravel), ready-mixed and precast concrete, asphalt, cement and cement-related materials and a range of building products including concrete pipes, concrete pavers, tiles and clay bricks. We are part of the HeidelbergCement Group, which employs 70,000 people across five continents and has leading positions in concrete and heavy building products and is the global leader in aggregates.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES and TASKS: • The individual will be directly responsible for the following technologies• Intel-based server computing hardware, including blades, HP and Dell products• Microsoft Windows Server Operating Systems and the included services and applications• VM Ware, ESX and GSX Virtualization• Server deployment and provisioning• Server management and monitoring toolsets and applications • Logical security directly related to servers, services and shares• Server patch management process• Leads, executes or participate in Wintel server-related technical projects through the project life-cycle, including management of project resources and project reporting, to ensure that projects are completed on time and in budget• Architecture, design, configuration, installation and documentation of new systems• Operational monitoring and management• Development of processes and procedures that support and provide direction for the ongoing operation support of the server infrastructures• Authoring and maintaining of support documentation• Develops and participates in disaster recovery planning and testing• Work closely with Service Delivery Organization in transferring operational ownership of existing and future systems• Provide knowledge transfer and training ongoing to the SDO staff• Provide 3rd level escalation support to the SDO for incidents and problem management• Participates in server consolidation planning migrations to concentrated sites, and other server-based strategy planning efforts• Assures adherence to change management processes.• Assures that proper licensing of all software products is reported• Assures proper maintenance contracts of products are executed• Provides oversight of infrastructure IT projects related to Wintel Servers and related technologies• Uses ITIL and quality management methodologies to continuously improve IT processes• Maintains an understanding of technologies, the marketplace and key suppliers and their product direction• Conduct feasibility studies, create white papers, develop business cases, and deployment strategies• Makes recommendations to IT management on direction and utilization of technologies.• Extended hours, weekend work and travel is expected• After hours support – “On-call” and “as called” responsibility is expectedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Technical-related field or equivalent work experience• Minimum of 6 years I.T. experience in an enterprise environment and 4 years experience deploying, managing and supporting Wintel server systems• Proven ability to work with all levels of management throughout the organization and develop business partnerships.• Extensive experience working with Microsoft Windows Server Operating Systems and related services• Experience working with virtualization technologies including Microsoft Virtual Server and VMWare• Experience and good understanding of Microsoft Active Directory• Experience in backup technologies, solutions and processes• Experience in disaster recovery planning and execution• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify solutions to root causes• Knowledge of systems productivity tools and their configuration• Experience in project management tools and processes• Advanced interpersonal and communication skillsWillingness to travel – some international travel will be requiredBENEFITS & COMPENSATION:We know that our employees are critical to our overall success. We are dedicated to investing in their future to maintain long-term relationships for lasting commitments. One of the ways we do this is to offer a comprehensive package of compensation and benefits programs which are regularly reviewed to maintain them at competitive levels.Lehigh Hanson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to workplace diversity. M/F/D/VYour salary will be commensurate with your work experience and relevant skills.No Search Firms please.Wintel server technician Reference Code: 876