Jr. Server Engineer

Department is IT Support

Reports to VP of IT Infrastructure

FLSA Status is Exempt

 

Objective and Purpose:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Server Engineer with 1–2 years of hands-on experience to join our Infrastructure team supporting a fast-growing Dental Service Organization (DSO) with 220+ specialty practice locations across periodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery.

This role provides early-career engineers the opportunity to gain enterprise-level experience in virtualization, Windows Server administration, backup management, and hybrid cloud environments. The Junior Server Engineer will work under the direction of the VP of IT Infrastructure and collaborate closely with Senior Server Engineer, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, Telecom, Applications, and Helpdesk teams to ensure high availability, security, and performance of mission-critical systems that directly impact patient care.

 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Administer and support Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022)
• Assist in managing virtualization platforms (VMware ESXi and/or Hyper-V)
• Monitor server health, uptime, and performance across 220+ locations
• Support Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP
• Assist with Microsoft 365 and Azure AD administration in a hybrid environment
• Support backup and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam)
• Participate in server upgrades, migrations, and new practice onboarding
• Troubleshoot infrastructure-related incidents and assist with root cause analysis
• Maintain thorough technical documentation
• Support security hardening and compliance initiatives
• Patch Management

 

 Requirements 

• 1–2 years of hands-on experience in server or infrastructure support
• Experience administering Windows Server
• Basic experience with VMware or Hyper-V virtualization
• Working knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
• Exposure to backup and disaster recovery concepts
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, multi-site environment

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting distributed or multi-location environments
• Exposure to Microsoft Azure or hybrid cloud infrastructure
• Experience with Veeam or other enterprise backup platforms
• Familiarity with healthcare or dental practice management systems
• CompTIA Server+, Network+, or Microsoft certifications (preferred)

 

Benefits:

• BCBS High Deductible & PPO Medical insurance Options 
• VSP Vision Coverage   
• Principal PPO Dental Insurance   
• Complimentary Life Insurance Policy   
• Short-term & Long-Term Disability   
• Pet Insurance Coverage  
• 401(k) plan 
• HSA / FSA Account Access 
• Identity Theft Protection 
• Legal Services Package 
• Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage 
• Paid Time Off   
• Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment   

 

About Us: 

Specialty1 Partners is a practice services organization committed to providing non-clinical, business support services to the nation's leading specialty dental practices. The company was founded in 2019 by four endodontists who wanted to provide unique and differentiated support to specialty dental practices. Originally focusing on support to endodontics practices (under the Endo1 brand), Specialty1 Partners quickly expanded its support to periodontics and oral surgery practices.

Since its founding, Specialty1 Partners has grown rapidly to become one of the largest private owners of specialty dental practices in the US. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Specialty1 Partners is led by its founders and a management team that is focused on ongoing growth and delivery of best-in-class services across its network of practices. Specialty1 Partners currently has over 224 locations across 28 states.

 

Salary: $ 65,000-$75,000 / annum

Location: 1800 West Loop S., Suite. 2000 Houston, TX 77027

Modality: In-Person

We believe in transparency through the talent acquisition process; we support our team members, past, future, and present, to make the best decision for themselves and their families. Starting off on the right foot with pay transparency is just one way that we are supporting this mission. 

Position Base Pay Range$65,000—$75,000 USDSpecialty1 Partners is the direct employer of non-clinical employees only. For clinical employees, the applicable practice entity listed above in the job posting is the employer. Specialty1 Partners generates job postings and offer letters to assist with human resources and payroll support provided to the applicable practice. Clinical employees include dental assistants and staff assisting with actual direct treatment of patients. Non-clinical employees include the office manager, front desk staff, marketing staff, and any other staff providing administrative duties.

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