IT Consultant- Houston at Robert Half Technology, Houston, TX

Classification:  Systems Administrator

Compensation:  $68,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Robert Half Technology is currently looking for a consultant that is focused on implementing and integrating various IT Infrastructure technologies with an emphasis on Project Design and Implementations in our Project Consulting Services Enterprise Solutions Team.Job Requirements
Clarifying client's system specifications, understanding their work practices and the nature of their business
Traveling to customer sites
Liaising with staff at all levels of a client organization
Analyzing IT requirements within companies and giving independent and objective advice on the use of IT
Developing agreed solutions and implementing new systems
Presenting solutions in written or oral reports
Prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines
Assisting clients with change-management activities during project engagements
Designing, testing, installing and monitoring new systems
Preparing and delivering complete documentation for all project engagements
Presenting progress reports to Project Manager, Account Executive and or Operations Director
Organizing training for client users and other consultants as required
Assisting Sales, Project Management and Operations Director where needed
Identifying potential clients and building and maintaining contacts
Excellent troubleshooting and written/verbal communication skills
Must be a team player with outstanding customer service skills
Desired skill set requirements
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
Windows Server 2000/2003/2008R2
Microsoft Windows Administration tools (AD Users and Computers, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy, Sites and Services, etc.)
Microsoft Active Directory (Architect, Implementations, Migrations)
Microsoft Exchange 2003/2007/2010 (Architect, Implementations, Migrations)
Citrix Technologies (Architect, Implementations, Migrations)
o XenServer
o XenApp
o XenDesktop
o Web Interface
o Secure/Access Gateway
o NetScaler & WANScaler
VMware Server Virtualization Technologies (Architect, Implementations, Migrations)
Citrix Application/Desktop Virtualization Technologies (Architect, Implementations, Migrations)
Backup / DR strategies (Architect, Implementation and Administration)
Systems Upgrades including security patch management
Monitoring of system utilization and application performance
Understanding of network infrastructures and troubleshooting various networking protocols including but not limited to TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.
Experience with various network hardware systems such as but not limited to Cisco Switches, Cisco ASA, HP ProCurve, Sonicwall, Fortegate
Experience with various Enterprise level server hardware such as but not limited to Dell PowerEdge servers, HP ProLiant Blade servers, Cisco UCS servers, etc
Experience with Enterprise Storage solutions such as but not limited to EqualLogic, ExaGrid, Compellent
Education
Bachelor's Degree a plus
Citrix Certifications CCAA, CCEE strongly desired
Microsoft Certification MCITP Server Administration strongly desired

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With more than 100 locations in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, Robert Half Technology is a leading provider of IT professionals on a project and full-time basis for initiatives ranging from Internet development and multiplatform systems integration to network security and technical support. A division of Robert Half International, we were ranked number one in our industry by Fortune magazine's America's Most Admired Companies, and included in BusinessWeek's 50 Best Performing Companies. To learn more about this job opportunity, contact us today at 1.800.793.5533. Robert Half Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply for this job now or contact our branch office for additional information: