Scout Energy Management
IT Systems Analyst
Scout Energy Management, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
IT Systems Analyst – Job Description
Scout Energy is a private energy investment firm that acquires, operates and improves upstream conventional oil and gas and associated midstream properties for institutional investors. Scout’s business is both the management of private energy funds and the operation of the oil and gas assets it owns. The current employee base is approximately 1200 with 200 employees in the Dallas (headquarters) office. This position will report to Scout’s IT Operations Manager as a part of our Information Technology department.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesReview current IT systems, such as network, software and hardware features for any errors or issuesMaintain essential IT infrastructure, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardwareMonitor cloud and on-premise resources to verify integrity and availabilityCollaborate with employees and department heads to determine which system requirements are necessary to remain efficientTroubleshoot operational issues, escalate as appropriate and offer solutionsPerform upgrade and patching of servers, system, and applications as requiredWork on SQL databases by writing T-SQL code to create reports, data extracts, and visualizationsBuild automation solutions using different technology stacks like PowerShell, Python, SSIS, etc.Design and document system following a standardized formatInstruct other employees on how to use these new systems through training programs and documentsSkills & Specifications
Strong working knowledge of security best practices for Microsoft Azure and other cloud technologies like Azure Active Directory, Conditional Access Policies, and third-party single sign-on technologiesExperience with Microsoft technologies such as Active Directory, Group Policies, Certificate Services, IIS, etc.Experience or familiarity with relational and dimensional modeling, database performance, development and maintenanceExperience deploying Azure resources and other cloud technologies, including Office 365, PAAS, IAAS, SAAS, Power BI, etc.Strong understanding of security concepts surrounding operating systems and applicationsKnowledge of data modelling and data visualization toolsKnowledge of databases like Microsoft SQL Server and related toolsExperience with security and authentication technologies like SSO, MFA, EDR, SIEM, etc.Knowledge of PowerShell and any other automation scripting tools and languagesEducation & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field5+ years’ experience in systems analysis, IT infrastructure, and supportCertifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, CompTIA Security+, or similar are highly desirableDemonstrated experience with cloud platforms, specifically Microsoft AzureProven experience in managing and deploying IT systems and infrastructureStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and collaboration abilities
Scout Energy is a private energy investment firm that acquires, operates and improves upstream conventional oil and gas and associated midstream properties for institutional investors. Scout’s business is both the management of private energy funds and the operation of the oil and gas assets it owns. The current employee base is approximately 1200 with 200 employees in the Dallas (headquarters) office. This position will report to Scout’s IT Operations Manager as a part of our Information Technology department.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesReview current IT systems, such as network, software and hardware features for any errors or issuesMaintain essential IT infrastructure, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardwareMonitor cloud and on-premise resources to verify integrity and availabilityCollaborate with employees and department heads to determine which system requirements are necessary to remain efficientTroubleshoot operational issues, escalate as appropriate and offer solutionsPerform upgrade and patching of servers, system, and applications as requiredWork on SQL databases by writing T-SQL code to create reports, data extracts, and visualizationsBuild automation solutions using different technology stacks like PowerShell, Python, SSIS, etc.Design and document system following a standardized formatInstruct other employees on how to use these new systems through training programs and documentsSkills & Specifications
Strong working knowledge of security best practices for Microsoft Azure and other cloud technologies like Azure Active Directory, Conditional Access Policies, and third-party single sign-on technologiesExperience with Microsoft technologies such as Active Directory, Group Policies, Certificate Services, IIS, etc.Experience or familiarity with relational and dimensional modeling, database performance, development and maintenanceExperience deploying Azure resources and other cloud technologies, including Office 365, PAAS, IAAS, SAAS, Power BI, etc.Strong understanding of security concepts surrounding operating systems and applicationsKnowledge of data modelling and data visualization toolsKnowledge of databases like Microsoft SQL Server and related toolsExperience with security and authentication technologies like SSO, MFA, EDR, SIEM, etc.Knowledge of PowerShell and any other automation scripting tools and languagesEducation & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field5+ years’ experience in systems analysis, IT infrastructure, and supportCertifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, CompTIA Security+, or similar are highly desirableDemonstrated experience with cloud platforms, specifically Microsoft AzureProven experience in managing and deploying IT systems and infrastructureStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and collaboration abilities