Systems Engineer II

Are You Driven? We Are.

We are a company of driven, enthusiastic, and determined people. We celebrate achievement and success. We foster innovation, determination, and recognition. Because of that, our employees feel recognized and rewarded for the contributions they make daily. At GAINSCO, it is our people that set us apart.

If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, understand how your work impacts the company, and be recognized for your efforts and passion, then GAINSCO is the company for you.

Why Join GAINSCO?

By joining GAINSCO, you become part of a dynamic and growing organization that has been recognized as a Top Workplace in both our Dallas and Miami offices.

GAINSCO's work environment rewards engaged individuals who have a desire to contribute and succeed. That's because our culture encourages individuals to grow their skills as they build their careers. Come join us and become a Champion with GAINSCO.

What does a Systems Engineer do at GAINSCO?

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure virtual machines, virtual networks and other cloud-based resources; as well as equivalent on-prem Vmware resources.

• Monitor and optimize resources for performance, cost, and security Configure and manage network infrastructure components such as routers, switches, firewalls, and SD-WANs.

• Troubleshoot network issues and ensure high availability and reliability.

• Implement and maintain VPNs, VLANs, and other network security measures.

• Ensure system backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans are in place.

• Manage Active Directory, group policies, and identity and access management.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers and IT support to provide technical expertise and support for projects.

• Research and implement creative solutions to reach business goals of staying competitive in the marketplace.

• Execute code promotions to production environment during off hour deployment windows.

What is required?

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

• In lieu of a degree, 14 or more years of related work experience may suffice.

Experience:

• 10+ years of professional experience in IT Infrastructure.

• 10+ years of Microsoft Windows Server architecture and administration experience.

• 5+ years hands on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and networking.

• 10+ years of experience in network administration including routers/switches, firewalls, SD-WANs, wireless access points.

• 10 + years of Active Directory and Group Policy administration.

• 8+ years of Virtualization administration.

• Required experience with backup and storage management.

• Required experience migrating on-premise applications to cloud environments.

• Required strong knowledge of networking protocols, security, and best practices.

• Required strong knowledge and experience with supporting Microsoft 365 services.

Other skills and abilities:

• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, VBScript, Python).

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+ preferred

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

What else do you need to know?

• Ability to be on-call, 24/7.

• Hybrid position

• Competitive Salary based on experience.

• Excellent benefits package: medical & dental (Basic plan FREE), vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Parental Leave Policy

• 401K + Company Match

• PTO Plan+ Paid Company determined Holidays.

All offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation (including employment, education, criminal and DMV verification- when applicable) and a pre-employment drug test with results satisfactory to GAINSCO.

GAINSCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer