Jr. Server Engineer at Specialty1 Partners

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Windows Server Administration, Virtualization, VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Backup Management, Disaster Recovery, Veeam, Troubleshooting, Security Hardening, Patch Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Department is IT Support Reports to VP of IT Infrastructure FLSA Status is Exempt Objective and Purpose: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Server Engineer with 1–2 years of hands-on experience to join our Infrastructure team supporting a fast-growing Dental Service Organization (DSO) with 220+ specialty practice locations across periodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery. This role provides early-career engineers the opportunity to gain enterprise-level experience in virtualization, Windows Server administration, backup management, and hybrid cloud environments. The Junior Server Engineer will work under the direction of the VP of IT Infrastructure and collaborate closely with Senior Server Engineer, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Telecom, Applications, and Helpdesk teams to ensure high availability, security, and performance of mission-critical systems that directly impact patient care. Primary Responsibilities Administer and support Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) Assist in managing virtualization platforms (VMware ESXi and/or Hyper-V) Monitor server health, uptime, and performance across 220+ locations Support Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP Assist with Microsoft 365 and Azure AD administration in a hybrid environment Support backup and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam) Participate in server upgrades, migrations, and new practice onboarding Troubleshoot infrastructure-related incidents and assist with root cause analysis Maintain thorough technical documentation Support security hardening and compliance initiatives Patch Management Requirements 1–2 years of hands-on experience in server or infrastructure support Experience administering Windows Server Basic experience with VMware or Hyper-V virtualization Working knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) Exposure to backup and disaster recovery concepts Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, multi-site environment Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting distributed or multi-location environments Exposure to Microsoft Azure or hybrid cloud infrastructure Experience with Veeam or other enterprise backup platforms Familiarity with healthcare or dental practice management systems CompTIA Server+, Network+, or Microsoft certifications (preferred) Benefits: BCBS High Deductible & PPO Medical insurance Options VSP Vision Coverage Principal PPO Dental Insurance Complimentary Life Insurance Policy Short-term & Long-Term Disability Pet Insurance Coverage 401(k) plan HSA / FSA Account Access Identity Theft Protection Legal Services Package Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage Paid Time Off Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment About Us: Specialty1 Partners is a practice services organization committed to providing non-clinical, business support services to the nation's leading specialty dental practices. The company was founded in 2019 by four endodontists who wanted to provide unique and differentiated support to specialty dental practices. Originally focusing on support to endodontics practices (under the Endo1 brand), Specialty1 Partners quickly expanded its support to periodontics and oral surgery practices. Since its founding, Specialty1 Partners has grown rapidly to become one of the largest private owners of specialty dental practices in the US. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Specialty1 Partners is led by its founders and a management team that is focused on ongoing growth and delivery of best-in-class services across its network of practices. Specialty1 Partners currently has over 224 locations across 28 states. Salary: $ 65,000-$75,000 / annum Location: 1800 West Loop S., Suite. 2000 Houston, TX 77027 Modality: In-Person 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 $65,000—$75,000 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. Specialty1 Partners and its affiliates are equal-opportunity employers who recognize the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws. Specialty1 Partners' Privacy Policy and CCPA statement are available for view and download at https://www.specialty1partners.com/privacy-policy/ Specialty1 Partners and all its affiliates participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program. Specialty1 further participates in the E-Verify Program on behalf of the clinical practice entities which are supported by Specialty1. E-Verify is used to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. The E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire’s completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon commencement of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.e-verify.gov and click on the Employees Link to learn more. Specialty1 Partners and its affiliates uses mobile messages in relation to your job application. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt-out of future messaging. Reply HELP for help. View our Privacy & SMS Policy here. 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Responsibilities

The Junior Server Engineer will administer and support Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022), assist with virtualization platforms, and monitor server health across over 220 locations. Responsibilities also include supporting Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and assisting with Microsoft 365 and Azure AD administration in a hybrid setup.