Systems Administrator Lead

Lead Systems AdministratorThe Lead Systems Administrator serves as a technical leader responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, security, and lifecycle management of Diamondback's enterprise infrastructure environment. This role provides strategic direction for on-premises and cloud technologies while ensuring infrastructure platforms remain secure, scalable, reliable, and aligned with business objectives.Job Responsibilities:Include but are not limited to:Lead the design, architecture, and lifecycle management of enterprise infrastructure solutions across on-premises and cloud environmentsDevelop infrastructure standards, governance frameworks, roadmaps, and best practices that support business and technology objectivesServe as the senior technical escalation point for complex infrastructure, cloud, virtualization, storage, and identity-related issuesLead infrastructure modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption, automation, security enhancements, and platform optimizationEnsure infrastructure systems are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with cybersecurity, compliance, and operational requirementsPartner with IT leadership and business stakeholders to evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic investmentsOversee major infrastructure projects, upgrades, migrations, and vendor-delivered solutions from planning through implementationMentor and provide technical guidance to Systems Administrators, Engineers, Help Desk personnel, and other IT team membersManage vendor relationships, technology evaluations, service performance, and infrastructure-related contractual engagementsMaintain infrastructure documentation, architecture standards, operational procedures, and compliance evidence, including SOX requirementsRequired Qualifications:Minimum of ten (10) years of IT infrastructure and systems administration experience or eight (8) years plus a Bachelor's degreeDemonstrated experience leading enterprise infrastructure initiatives and technical teams.Advanced knowledge of virtualization, storage, cloud, identity, backup, and disaster recovery technologiesStrong experience with Azure, Microsoft 365, hybrid cloud architecture, and infrastructure securityExperience developing infrastructure standards, roadmaps, and governance processesFamiliarity with SOX compliance, ITIL frameworks, and service management best practicesStrong understanding of Zero Trust principles and enterprise cybersecurity controlsWorking knowledge of networking, systems integration, and infrastructure architecture best practicesPreferred Qualifications:Experience in the oil and gas industryDemonstrated experience mentoring or leading technical teams without direct supervisory authorityExperience developing infrastructure strategy and multi-year technology roadmapsExperience leading cloud transformation, automation, or data center modernization initiativesRelevant certifications such as Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, VMware, CISSP, or similarDiamondback is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diamondback provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, veteran or disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Diamondback participates in E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify.