System Engineer - Houston

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our Client is a global specialty insurance organization offering a broad range of insurance solutions across international markets. With a long-standing record of growth, stability, and industry expertise, Our Client combines innovation, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial mindset to help customers confidently pursue opportunities and manage complex risks.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Client is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support and optimize the on-premises and cloud infrastructure powering critical business systems. This role will help strengthen infrastructure reliability, resilience, performance, and scalability while advancing automation through Infrastructure-as-Code and supporting monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the server lifecycle, including installation, upgrades, decommissioning, and ongoing support for VMware vSphere, vCenter, Windows, and Linux systems

Administer Distributed File Systems and vSAN storage platforms

Plan and execute infrastructure patching and version upgrades

Perform root-cause analysis for infrastructure-related incidents and implement appropriate resolutions

Participate in infrastructure design and documentation while collaborating across teams on 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 technologies and Windows Active Directory administration

Contribute to business continuity initiatives through disaster recovery planning and cross-site replication support

Perform scheduled hardware maintenance and manage third-party application environments

Serve as second-level escalation support for desktop and infrastructure issues

Participate in an on-call rotation for off-hours support

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of five years of progressive, hands-on experience in systems engineering or systems administration

Experience managing VMware environments, including vSphere and vCenter

Experience administering Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025

Experience working with major Linux distributions, including Red Hat, Ubuntu, and CentOS

Proficiency with Microsoft Active Directory, Citrix, MECM/SCCM, MS-SQL, and IIS

Strong troubleshooting skills within multi-site, mixed-technology enterprise environments

Solid understanding of networking concepts and technologies, including TCP/IP, routing, and switching

Knowledge of remote access technologies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and organizational capabilities

Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

BENEFITS

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits effective on the date of hire

Strong learning culture with ongoing professional development opportunities

Basic life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with a 6% company match

20 days of paid time off

Two floating holidays

Approximately 11 paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Paid parental leave

Access to a comprehensive wellness program, including mental health services, fitness network membership, and a complimentary Headspace subscription

Student loan matching program

Employee discount program

Opportunity to perform meaningful work within a collaborative and innovative organization