Location: DFW Department: DEPADM
The Opportunity The IT Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting, administering, and improving the organization's enterprise technology environment, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services. This role ensures reliable, secure, and efficient operation of cloud and hybrid infrastructure, including identity services, endpoint management, collaboration platforms, messaging, storage, backup, monitoring, and automation. The IT Systems Engineer works closely with IT leadership, security, infrastructure, service desk, vendors, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable technology solutions, strengthen operational controls, and support ongoing digital transformation initiatives.
What you will do? - Administer, monitor, and support Microsoft Azure services, including virtual machines, storage, networking, backup, monitoring, policy, and resource management.
- Manage and support Microsoft 365 services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Microsoft Entra ID, and related collaboration and productivity platforms.
- Support hybrid identity and access services, including Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, group policy, conditional access, multifactor authentication, single sign-on, and account lifecycle processes.
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server, cloud infrastructure, endpoint management, and enterprise application environments.
- Administer endpoint and device management solutions, including Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, compliance policies, configuration profiles, and software deployment.
- Implement and maintain system security controls, patching processes, vulnerability remediation, backup and recovery procedures, and disaster recovery readiness.
- Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity; respond to incidents; perform root cause analysis; and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
- Develop a nd maintain PowerShell scripts, automation workflows, technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system diagrams.
- Support infrastructure projects, cloud migrations, system upgrades, application integrations, and technology implementation initiatives .
- Partner with Information Security, Service Desk, business teams, and external vendors to resolve issues, improve processes, and ensure systems meet operational and compliance requirements.
Required Qualifications - 7 - 10 years of relevant experience in systems administration, cloud operations, infrastructure engineering, endpoint management, or related IT fields
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, management information systems, cybersecurity, engineering, or related field; equivalent work experience may be considered
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure administration, Microsoft 365 administration, Windows Server, Active Directory, and hybrid cloud environments.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert, Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Security Administrator Associate, CompTIA Network+, Security+, or related certifications is required
Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting Microsoft Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Intune, and endpoint management capabilities.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting cloud services, network connectivity, authentication, device compliance, email flow, collaboration tools, and system performance issues.
- Knowledge of security best practices, identity controls, conditional access, multifactor authentication, patch management, backup, and disaster recovery concepts.
- Networking fundamentals, including DNS, DHCP, VPN, routing, firewalls, and hybrid connectivity
- Experience with PowerShell, automation, monitoring platforms, ticketing systems, and IT service management practices is preferred.
How we support you We believe your best work happens when you feel supported - professionally, personally, and financially. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive, stay healthy, and plan for the future.
- Performance-driven rewards • Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.
- Comprehensive healthcare • Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports you and your family's total well-being.
- Security and peace of mind • Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.
- Flexible benefits options • A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.
- Time to recharge • Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Investing in your growth • Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.
- Planning for the future • Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long-term financial confidence.
