Full-Time

Senior Systems Administrator

Cheniere Energy

Cheniere Energy

1,001-5,000 employees

LNG liquefaction, marketing, and export provider

No salary listed

Houston, TX, USA

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Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
PowerShell
Microsoft Azure
OpenShift
LDAP
Inventory Management
Computer Networking
Red Hat
VMWare
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Expertise in Broadcom VMware technologies
  • Cisco UCS / UCS-X administration
  • SAN technologies
  • backup and recovery technologies
  • security best practices
  • data center experience
  • project management techniques
  • PowerShell scripting at intermediate to expert level
  • records of systems and equipment inventory management
  • ability to participate in projects to implement applications to the server infrastructure
  • ability to ensure high availability and performance of critical system resources
  • planning and coordinating project directions and schedules
  • planning and implementing projects for system operations and administration
  • planning, organizing and documenting complex system design activities and ensure configuration aligns with policies/procedures
  • ability to interface with peers and managers to understand business needs
  • ability to investigate and resolve security related incidents
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or MIS or related discipline
  • equivalent combination of training and experience
  • Minimum seven years relevant systems administrator experience including data center experience
  • experience in design, planning and implementation of reliable enterprise level systems
  • Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025
  • Windows File Server Management, SMB, CIFS
  • Active Directory, DFS, DFS-R, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, PKI
  • Monitoring and Management Technologies (WUG, SCOM, VeeamOne)
  • Security best practices
  • Windows OS patching and remediation
  • Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity methodologies
  • VMware ESXi 7.x, 8.x, VCF 9.x
  • Cisco UCS / UCS-X Series
  • SAN technologies (Nimble, Pure Storage, etc.)
  • Cisco MDS switching technologies
  • Backup, Recovery, and Replication Technologies (Veeam, Zerto, Exagrid, etc.)
  • Datacenter knowledge/experience, Rack and Stack Storage, Servers, and Equipment
  • PowerShell Scripting
  • Networking Technologies
  • Microsoft Azure Technologies
  • Basic understanding of Linux operating systems (Red Hat, RH OpenShift, Oracle Linux)
Responsibilities
  • Manage the day-to-day Broadcom VMware administration tasks, VM server builds, upgrades and troubleshooting
  • Manage the day-to-day Cisco UCS administration tasks, physical server builds, upgrades and troubleshooting
  • Manage the day-to-day SAN technologies administration tasks, provisioning, upgrades and troubleshooting
  • Manage the day-to-day backup and replication administration tasks, backup job reviews, upgrades and troubleshooting
  • Manage the day-to-day systems operations (troubleshooting, performance, configuration, maintenance, and patching)
  • PowerShell on an intermediate to expert level for various job level tasks
  • Ensure that records of systems and equipment inventory are properly maintained
  • Participate in projects to implement applications to the server infrastructure in support of a business need or a business solution to ensure operational reliability
  • Ensure high availability and acceptable levels of performance of critical system resources
  • Develop and coordinate project directions and schedules to maximize benefits and minimize impacts on the customer organizations
  • Participate in planning and implementation of projects for system operations and systems administration
  • Plan, organize and document complex system design activities and configure systems to be consistent with policies/procedures
  • Interface with peers, and managers to evaluate and understand business needs
  • Participate in the investigation and resolution of security related incidents
  • The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands
Desired Qualifications
  • VMware NSX (system segmentation / micro-segmentation)
  • Microsoft Azure Technologies
  • Basic understanding Linux operating systems (Red Hat, RH OpenShift, Oracle Linux)
  • Networking Technologies

Cheniere Energy buys natural gas from North American markets, converts it into LNG, and ships it worldwide, operating two large LNG terminals in Sabine Pass, Louisiana, and Corpus Christi, Texas. LNG is natural gas cooled into a liquid for easier, ship-based transport to markets not served by pipelines, with Cheniere handling liquefaction, logistics, and marketing. The company differentiates itself through an integrated, end-to-end model and ownership of major LNG infrastructure, supported by long-term fixed-fee contracts and some spot LNG sales. Its goal is to supply reliable natural gas to international markets while expanding production and export capacity under stable customer agreements.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1983

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What believers are saying

  • Middle East disruptions tighten LNG markets through 2027, boosting U.S. demand.
  • Corpus Christi Stage 3 reaches 97% completion, lifting 2026 EBITDA to $7.75B.
  • $10.2B buyback and 10% dividend growth enhance shareholder returns.

What critics are saying

  • QatarEnergy's North Field East adds 32 mtpa in 2026, crashing JKM prices 35%.
  • US DOE pauses LNG approvals February 2026, blocking Sabine Pass Train 7.
  • EU CBAM tariffs from July 2026 divert 40% of Cheniere's Europe cargoes.

What makes Cheniere Energy unique

  • Cheniere operates Sabine Pass and Corpus Christi as full-service LNG providers.
  • Cheniere liquefies U.S. gas, charters vessels, and delivers worldwide.
  • Cheniere leads U.S. LNG exports with 52 mtpa operational capacity.

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Hart Energy
Apr 6th, 2026
CEO Jack Fusco adds chairman role as Cheniere builds on LNG dominance.

CEO Jack Fusco adds chairman role as Cheniere builds on LNG dominance. April 06, 2026 05:37 PM CDT Jack Fusco, Cheniere Energy's president and CEO, will add board chairman to his duties following the retirement of G. Andrea Botta, effective May 14 - the date of the company's 2026 annual shareholders' meeting. Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.

Simply Wall St
Mar 26th, 2026
Cheniere Energy raises $1.75B with long-dated bonds amid $9B buyback expansion

Cheniere Energy has raised $1.75 billion through a private bond offering, issuing $1 billion of 5.2% senior notes due 2036 and $750 million of 6% senior notes due 2056. The notes were issued under a Rule 144A and Regulation S offering, allowing future exchange into registered securities. The long-dated debt issuance comes alongside Cheniere's recent expansion of its share repurchase authorisation by $9 billion, bringing total buyback capacity to $18.41 billion through 2030. This dual approach highlights the company's strategy of balancing leverage with capital returns to shareholders. The new bonds strengthen liquidity but do not materially alter Cheniere's near-term investment case, which centres on executing the Corpus Christi Stage 3 expansion. Key risks include potential global LNG oversupply pressuring pricing and margins.

GlobeNewswire
Mar 23rd, 2026
EFESO introduces Energy & Oil & Gas Advisory Board, assembling senior industry leaders to guide clients through transformational change.

EFESO introduces Energy & Oil & Gas Advisory Board, assembling senior industry leaders to guide clients through transformational change. Experts from across the Energy value chain bring strategic guidance to organizations navigating increasingly complex operational and economic challenges. HOUSTON, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - EFESO Management Consultants, the leading global pure player in operations strategy and performance improvement, today announced the formation of an Energy & Oil & Gas advisory board, bringing together a select group of senior industry leaders to provide clients with strategic guidance and deepen the firm's collaboration across the energy sector. The board is comprised of accomplished executives in upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, who each have more than three decades of industry experience. Advisory board members will collaborate with EFESO consultants and clients on industry insights, emerging operational challenges, and new opportunities to drive performance improvement across operations. Inaugural members of the board include: * Chris Erickson, Former ExxonMobil Executive - With 30+ years of global leadership experience in refining, marketing, engineering, and large-scale operations, Erickson now advises on strategy, M&A, risk management, and building high-performing leadership teams across multiple industries. * Robert Herman, Former President, Refining of Philips 66 and Former ConocoPhilips Executive - Herman has more than 30 years of leadership experience in refining, operations, and safety across the oil and gas industry and has overseen major midstream and operational initiatives while serving on multiple industry boards. * Dan Coombs, Former LyondellBasell and Chevron Phillips Executive - A chemical engineer by trade, Coombs has nearly 50 years of industry experience across technical and leadership roles. He currently serves as a Trustee of the AIChE Foundation and Chairperson of its Corporate Council. * Bret Woltjen, Former Vice President, Cheniere Energy Inc. and Former Vice President, Royal Dutch Shell - Woltjen has more than 37 years of leadership experience in the oil and gas industry across LNG, refining, and chemicals, and has led global manufacturing performance initiatives. * Walter Pinto, Former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer EnLink Midstream - Pinto led operations and strategic execution across EnLink Midstream's assets, bringing deep experience in the energy and midstream sectors. His focus centers on operational performance, growth, and infrastructure development. * Lori Fremin, Former President, HC Manvel Inc., and Former Deep Water General Manager, Shell - Fremin is a seasoned engineering and operations executive with expertise across the energy and petrochemical sectors. She has delivered nearly $2 billion in value by driving operational excellence and large-scale performance improvements in asset-intensive organizations. "By bringing together this collection of experts and combining their knowledge with EFESO's operational improvement capabilities, the Energy & Oil & Gas Advisory Board will directly enhance the results we deliver for clients - improving reliability, elevating front line performance, and strengthening coordination between maintenance and operation," says Andreas Doerken, Chief Executive Officer, EFESO Americas. "The caliber of this board further reinforces our commitment to delivering world-class consulting expertise to companies operating in complex, high-stakes environments like the energy sector." Energy companies today are under significant pressure to improve operational performance while managing aging infrastructure, capital constraints, workforce transitions, and evolving market dynamics. Adding the advisory board's knowledge and expertise to EFESO's network of global consultants further enhances its ability to help organizations across the energy value stream improve asset reliability, optimize maintenance and capital execution, and implement operational excellence programs that increase productivity and reduce downtime. About EFESO Management Consultants EFESO Management Consultants is the leading global pure player in operations strategy and performance improvement. We are committed to delivering real results, across industries. Working in tandem with global brands, mid-sized companies, and Private Equity, we drive success through 1,500+ projects annually in over 75 countries. EFESO. Real Results, Together

Yahoo Finance
Mar 11th, 2026
Cheniere approves $10.2B buyback alongside $1.75B debt issue

Cheniere Energy has approved a $10.2 billion share repurchase authorisation, one of the largest in the sector and representing a significant portion of its market value. The company's shares have risen 24.2% year-to-date and 243.1% over five years. The buyback announcement coincides with Cheniere issuing $1.75 billion in new senior notes, signalling management's confidence in generating excess cash after servicing debt and funding projects. With 2025 revenue of $19.98 billion and net income of $5.33 billion, the company is balancing capital returns with growth investments. The authorisation gives Cheniere flexibility to allocate capital between repurchases, projects and its balance sheet. However, analysts expect earnings to decline in coming years, making the funding mix between free cash flow and debt crucial for shareholder returns.

Cheniere
Mar 9th, 2026
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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cheniere Energy, Inc. (“Cheniere”) (NYSE: LNG) today announced that it has priced its previously announced offering of Senior Notes due 2036 (the “2036 Notes”) and Senior Notes due 2056 (the “2056 Notes” and, together with the 2036 Notes, the “Notes”). The 2036 Notes will bear interest at a rate of 5.200% per annum, will be issued at 99.658% of par and will mature on July 30, 2036. The 2056 Notes will bear interest at a rate of 6.000% per annum, will be issued at 99.524% of par and will mature on July 30, 2056. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on March 19, 2026.