System Administrator
Oceaneering International
Listing collected from Oceaneering International's career site. NextChapter is independent of Oceaneering International.
Houston, TX · Posted August 27, 2026
Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks
See every open role at Oceaneering International
More in Texas job market · All System Administrator jobs (113) · Energy & Utilities · Engineering jobs
More roles at Oceaneering International
- General Manager, Operations · Panama City, FL
- Cyber Engineer IV · Hanover, MD
- IVA Spacesuit Project Manager P3 – Space Systems · Houston, TX
- IVA Spacesuit Project Engineer P2 – Space Systems · Houston, TX
- Project Engineer II · Panama City, FL
- Software Engineer III · Hanover, MD
Where Houston, TX ranks
Where Houston, TX placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #1Best cities for manufacturing and industrial jobs887 openings · of 100
- #1Best cities for energy and utilities jobs704 openings · of 27
- #1Cities hosting the most energy & utilities conferences11 conferences · of 15
- #2Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Southwest481 jobs · of 38
- #2Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Southwest1,018 openings · of 33
- #2Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Southwest74 / 100 · of 15
Rankings about engineering jobs
- Best cities for software and engineering jobs #1 San Francisco (3,412 openings)
- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
- Most requested AI skills in engineering jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (6.1%)
- AI tools named most often in engineering jobs #1 Claude (1.7%)
- Employers with the most engineering jobs #1 Amazon (2,992 roles)
How AI is used in this kind of work
Among database administrators, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for database administrators: 33% (high).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
Skills this job asks for
Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.
About the job
The System Administrator role will involve the installation, configuration, and daily maintenance of Oceaneering’s server operating systems, server virtualization platforms, identity management, directory systems, and other tools associated with infrastructure and cloud operations. The role’s main focus will be centered around Linux support but could also include some Windows server support.
Responsibilities:
Install, configure, and implement systems required to to properly manage, secure, and support both server and desktop Linux operating systems, especially Ubuntu and Redhat
Troubleshoot and resolve escalated Level II and III support tickets from the server to the end user
Contribute to patch management, backup/restore processes, and systems monitoring efforts
Be a key supporting member, project lead, and/or technical lead on major IT projects
Participate in on-call rotation and/or after-hours support
Create documentation, assist with training activities, and mentor other members of the department
Assist other admins with tasks and project work
Required:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, or equivalent education and experience
Minimum of ten (10) years of collective experience as a Systems Administrator on enterprise linux systems, specifically Ubuntu and Redhat
Minimum seven (7) years of experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Powershell, Ansible, Puppet, Kickstart, etc.)
Minimum seven (7) years of experience using system events, logs, and other tools for troubleshooting, trend analysis, and reporting
Minimum five (5) years of experience with vSphere or Azure hypervisors in a large, multi-site environment
Minimum five (5) years of experience with data gathering and data structures (XML, JSON, YAML, WQL, etc.)
Minimum five (5) years of experience with containerization and orchestration (AKS, docker, kubernetes)
Minimum five (5) years of experience with automated application and patch distribution in an Enterprise Linux environment
Minimum three (3) years of experience with network protocols, firewalls, and security best practices
Desired:
Intermediate level knowledge of Windows Server Operating systems management on a global scale
Intermediate level experience with directory services and IDM tools (Entra, Active Directory)
Intermediate level experience with M365 and Azure Administration
Working Conditions
This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.
Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night
Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace
Work surface is stable (flat)
Physical Activity/Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is considered LIGHT work.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.