IT Systems Engineer

David Weekley Homes•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you an IT engineer driven to solve real business problems not just implement technology? Do you challenge the status quo and constantly look for better ways to do things? Are you forward-thinking, always anticipating the next wave of technology and how it can be leveraged? If so, this role could be a great fit. We’re looking for an engineer who can effectively manage our current technology stack while proactively identifying opportunities to improve, innovate, and evolve.

Requirements

7+ Years experience in Microsoft technology stack, Networking, and Security
Forward thinker with a focus on next generation technology and the value it brings to the Business.
Strong attention to detail with a security mindset
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Excellent documentation and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Advanced knowledge of Native Azure cloud services and hybrid infrastructure
Working knowledge of modern technology such as, Zero Trust, Privilege Access Management, web and email gateways
Keen focus on automation of process, with an automation first mentality
Strong knowledge of enterprise networking concepts and protocols
Hands-on experience with firewalls, VPNs, and network security best practices
Administration of M365 programs and tools
Familiar with vulnerability management and PenTest security remediation
Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
Extensive experience with Windows Server and Active Directory environments
Experience with Hyper-V virtualization

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain enterprise firewalls (Cisco Meraki), including policy management, firmware upgrades, patches, and day-to-day operations
Monitor and troubleshoot network performance (availability, utilization, latency) and proactively identify weaknesses or bottlenecks
Deploy and manage enterprise Wi-Fi solutions, including access point configuration, authentication, and wireless security
Review vulnerability scans and penetration test results, perform remediation, and track risk mitigation efforts
Configure, manage, and support LAN/WAN environments, including VLANs, , DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, NAT, S2S VPN
Administer M365 email platforms across multiple tenants
Implement and manage email security (Barracuda, Darktrace, Abnormal), including anti‑phishing, spam filtering, and MFA policies
Configure and administer Microsoft 365 multi-tenancy and cross-tenant collaboration
Conduct quarterly Phishing tests
Manage Entra Identity
Configure and manage native Azure cloud services PaaS
Familiarity with configuration and management of IAC
Strong understanding of Azure architecture and native services
Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server infrastructure, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, RDS, and Hyper‑V
Manage Active Directory physical and logical architecture, including domain controllers, trusts, replication, and Group Policy design for enterprise security and optimization
Configure and manage hybrid and cloud environments, including Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Virtual Machines, and Virtual Networks
Support and administer Hyper-V virtual server environments, including server builds, storage configuration, resource management, and performance optimization
Configure, manage, and verify enterprise backup solutions for 100+ servers
Monitor backup jobs, configure alerts, and perform system restores and disaster recovery testing
Maintain backup platforms such as Veeam, Exagrid, Azure native backups, etc.
Maintain documentation, network diagrams, system configurations, and standard operating procedures
Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and post‑incident reviews
Participate in an after-hour on-call rotation to support incident response, critical infrastructure issues, and critical end-user issues
Monitor and test application and infrastructure performance, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate with developers and stakeholders on remediation
Configure monitoring, alerting, and logging systems to ensure proactive issue detection