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Get Access To All JobsEnergy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.
We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.
Come join our award winning 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!
Summary:
Energy Transfer is looking for an experienced server support professional with an eye towards the future with automation technologies. The position is a hands on technical role within the Infrastructure Services Server Operations team. Qualified candidates will have an immediate impact utilizing past experience, current solution sets and tools to continue support of the current environment. The qualified candidate should be able to closely collaborate with team members, other IT teams and customers to help develop robust, well organized plans to implement solutions within short time-frames with minimal risk and interruption of service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support all shared file services functions, backups and server patching efforts
- Monitor and maintain all enterprise level servers in all domains
- Supporting other team members with all Veeam administrative functions to ensure all backups are successful
- Help maintain and monitor all enterprise Veeam Backup and Recovery servers and jobs in all domains
- Architecting solutions for continuous process and procedure improvement
- Automating and/or writing/editing scripts to automate job functions
- Cross-training other team members, sharing information with others, documenting all processes
- Supporting other team members with various administrative functions and troubleshooting efforts
- Participate in the on-call rotation
- Part of BCP team for disaster recovery
- Working incident, tasks, change requests and server new builds assigned to team
- Troubleshooting issues to resolution
- Team liaison with other IT teams
- Take ownership and technically lead assigned projects
Requirements
Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:
- The Senior IT Specialist level requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant job related experience
- The Lead IT Specialist level requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of relevant job related experience
- The Principal IT Specialist level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 10+ years of relevant job related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
The candidate will possess the following skillset:
- Ability to handle multiple workloads at the same time/multi-task, understanding priorities
- 3+ experience with supporting Microsoft DFS for shared file services across multiple domain
- 3+ years experience with supporting or using Veeam Backup and Recovery or other related backup technologies
- 5+ years experience with supporting large enterprise server environments across multiple domains
- 5+ years experience with scripting tools, such as PowerShell, reading and writing scripts
- 3 to 5 years experience with SolarWinds or other monitoring tool such as Grafana
- 3 to 5 years experience with SCCM, specifically server patching and reporting
- Experience working with SQL and writing SQL queries, specifically relating to SCCM and Veeam
- Experience with automation technologies such as PowerShell, Puppet, Ansible/Tower and RPA, etc
- Working knowledge of Printer Logic, Double Take, CipherTrust, ServiceNow, Graylog, Grafana, FTP, DFS, AD 2019, Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019 and 2022, 2025, SharePoint, working with Secure Networks, file server replacements, server and data migrations and server decommissions
Nice to have experience:
- Experience with Business Continuity Plans (disaster recovery plans)
- Experience with VMWare/virtual environments
- Experience with other backup technologies
- Experience with Beyond Trust least privilege user scenario's
- Experience with Application packaging for servers
- Experience with RedHat Linux
Required Soft Skills:
- Great customer service skills and willingness to cross-train with others
- Be a team player and willing to work in small to large groups as needed
- Be a self-starter, ambitious, creative thinker, doesn't accept status quo and always looking at ways to continue to move the group forward
- Project management experience or certification is a plus
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Usually, normal office working conditions.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
"An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet The Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.
We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.
Come join our award winning 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!
Summary:
Energy Transfer is looking for an experienced server support professional with an eye towards the future with automation technologies. The position is a hands on technical role within the Infrastructure Services Server Operations team. Qualified candidates will have an immediate impact utilizing past experience, current solution sets and tools to continue support of the current environment. The qualified candidate should be able to closely collaborate with team members, other IT teams and customers to help develop robust, well organized plans to implement solutions within short time-frames with minimal risk and interruption of service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support all shared file services functions, backups and server patching efforts
- Monitor and maintain all enterprise level servers in all domains
- Supporting other team members with all Veeam administrative functions to ensure all backups are successful
- Help maintain and monitor all enterprise Veeam Backup and Recovery servers and jobs in all domains
- Architecting solutions for continuous process and procedure improvement
- Automating and/or writing/editing scripts to automate job functions
- Cross-training other team members, sharing information with others, documenting all processes
- Supporting other team members with various administrative functions and troubleshooting efforts
- Participate in the on-call rotation
- Part of BCP team for disaster recovery
- Working incident, tasks, change requests and server new builds assigned to team
- Troubleshooting issues to resolution
- Team liaison with other IT teams
- Take ownership and technically lead assigned projects
Requirements
Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:
- The Senior IT Specialist level requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant job related experience
- The Lead IT Specialist level requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of relevant job related experience
- The Principal IT Specialist level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 10+ years of relevant job related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
The candidate will possess the following skillset:
- Ability to handle multiple workloads at the same time/multi-task, understanding priorities
- 3+ experience with supporting Microsoft DFS for shared file services across multiple domain
- 3+ years experience with supporting or using Veeam Backup and Recovery or other related backup technologies
- 5+ years experience with supporting large enterprise server environments across multiple domains
- 5+ years experience with scripting tools, such as PowerShell, reading and writing scripts
- 3 to 5 years experience with SolarWinds or other monitoring tool such as Grafana
- 3 to 5 years experience with SCCM, specifically server patching and reporting
- Experience working with SQL and writing SQL queries, specifically relating to SCCM and Veeam
- Experience with automation technologies such as PowerShell, Puppet, Ansible/Tower and RPA, etc
- Working knowledge of Printer Logic, Double Take, CipherTrust, ServiceNow, Graylog, Grafana, FTP, DFS, AD 2019, Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019 and 2022, 2025, SharePoint, working with Secure Networks, file server replacements, server and data migrations and server decommissions
Nice to have experience:
- Experience with Business Continuity Plans (disaster recovery plans)
- Experience with VMWare/virtual environments
- Experience with other backup technologies
- Experience with Beyond Trust least privilege user scenario's
- Experience with Application packaging for servers
- Experience with RedHat Linux
Required Soft Skills:
- Great customer service skills and willingness to cross-train with others
- Be a team player and willing to work in small to large groups as needed
- Be a self-starter, ambitious, creative thinker, doesn't accept status quo and always looking at ways to continue to move the group forward
- Project management experience or certification is a plus
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Usually, normal office working conditions.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
"An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet The Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Lead Server Jobs
Document your supervisory duties precisely
Gather written evidence of staff scheduling, training, and floor management responsibilities before applying. Visa sponsors need to demonstrate your role goes beyond serving, so a vague job title won't hold up during USCIS review or a PERM audit.
Target year-round restaurants over seasonal venues
H-2B sponsorship is capped at 66,000 visas annually and limited to temporary or seasonal need. Full-service restaurants with consistent year-round operations are better positioned to sponsor an H-1B or pursue permanent residence through PERM than beach resorts or pop-up dining concepts.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific metro area before discussing salary with a hiring manager. Your offered wage must meet or exceed this figure for any Labor Condition Application to be certified by DOL.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified employer database
Search Migrate Mate to identify restaurants and hospitality groups with confirmed LCA filing history for food service roles. This saves weeks of cold outreach by showing which employers have already navigated the sponsorship process for positions similar to yours.
Clarify H-2B reentry limits before accepting a seasonal offer
H-2B status is capped at three years total, including extensions, before you must spend three consecutive months outside the U.S. Ask the employer upfront whether they sponsor multi-year renewals or only single-season placements so you can plan accordingly.
Confirm the employer is E-Verify enrolled if you're on STEM OPT
If you're transitioning from a STEM OPT extension into a Lead Server role at a qualifying establishment, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Check their enrollment status before signing an offer, since STEM OPT authorization requires it and many restaurant groups haven't enrolled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Lead Server role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Most Lead Server positions don't qualify as a specialty occupation under H-1B standards because the role doesn't typically require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field as a minimum entry requirement. However, if the position involves significant management responsibilities, sommelier credentials, or is part of a fine-dining operation where specialized culinary or hospitality education is genuinely required, USCIS may evaluate it differently. Each case depends on how the employer documents the role's requirements.
Which visa is most commonly used to sponsor Lead Server positions?
H-2B is the most common visa pathway for Lead Server sponsorship in the U.S. hospitality industry because it covers temporary or seasonal non-agricultural work. Employers must obtain a temporary labor certification from DOL and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. The H-2B cap is 66,000 per fiscal year, split across two half-year periods, so timing your application cycle with the employer is critical.
Do I need a formal degree to get sponsored as a Lead Server?
No formal degree is required for H-2B sponsorship as a Lead Server. The H-2B classification focuses on the temporary nature of the work and the employer's need, not academic credentials. For PERM-based green card sponsorship under EB-3, a Lead Server role typically qualifies as an unskilled or semi-skilled position, which requires the employer to demonstrate no U.S. workers are available rather than proving degree requirements.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Lead Server roles?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified LCA and sponsorship filing history, searchable by role and location. This lets you focus your applications on hospitality groups that have already committed to the sponsorship process rather than approaching employers who've never navigated it and may decline once they learn the costs and timelines involved.
Can a Lead Server position be used as a stepping stone to a green card?
Yes, but the path is narrow. An employer can sponsor you for an EB-3 green card through PERM labor certification, which requires advertising the position to U.S. workers first and documenting that none are qualified or available. The process typically takes one to two years before the PERM is filed, and country of birth affects how long you'll wait for a visa number to become available after approval.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Lead Server jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.