Job Title: Systems Engineer, Infrastructure
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid 4:1)
Reports To: Manager, Systems Engineering
Employment Type: Full time
*This role requires a hybrid schedule - 4 days in office and 1 day from home*Role OverviewSupport and optimize on-premises and cloud infrastructure that powers critical business systems, while advancing automation through Infrastructure-as-Code and implementing monitoring and disaster recovery solutions to ensure reliable, resilient operations.
Key Responsibilities- Manage server lifecycle management, including installation, upgrades, decommissioning, and support for VMware vSphere, vCenter, Windows, and Linux systems.
- Administer Distributed File Systems and vSAN storage platforms.
- Plan and execute patching, version upgrades, and root-cause analysis for infrastructure-related incidents.
- Participate in infrastructure design and documentation, collaborating across teams during major enterprise projects.
- Implement operating system improvements that enhance reliability, performance, and scalability.
- Support and maintain Rubrik backup and recovery systems.
- Ensure data integrity through appropriate software and hardware controls.
- Provide technical support for remote access and Windows Active Directory administration.
- Contribute to business continuity through disaster recovery planning and cross-site replication support.
- Perform scheduled hardware maintenance and manage third-party application environments.
- Act as second-level escalation support for desktop and infrastructure issues.
- Participate in on-call rotation for off-hours support.
What You BringEducation- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent education and experience.
Experience- Minimum of 5 years of progressive hands-on experience in systems engineering or administration.
Qualifications- Skilled in managing VMware environments, Windows Server (2019/2022/2025), and major Linux distributions (Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS).
- Proficient in Microsoft Active Directory, Citrix, MECM/SCCM, MS-SQL, and IIS.
- Strong troubleshooting abilities in multi-site, mixed-technology enterprise environments.
- Solid understanding of networking (TCP/IP, routing, switching) and remote access technologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong analytical and organizational capabilities.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
What We Offer- Competitive salary and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefit package effective on date of hire
- Strong learning culture with ongoing development opportunities
- Basic life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with 6% company match
- 20 days of PTO, two floating holidays, approximately 11 paid holidays, and volunteer time off
- Paid parental leave
- Access to our award-winning wellness program, including mental health services, fitness network membership, and a complimentary Headspace subscription
- Student loan matching program
- Employee discount program
- An opportunity to do meaningful work and love what you do
