System & Network Engineer

Join a Fort Worth-based private investment firm as an IT Systems & Network Engineer in a full-time, in-office role where you'll manage and evolve IT infrastructure in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. This position blends hands-on systems administration, network engineering, and strategic problem solving while requiring strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You'll be part of a small, tight-knit team that values initiative, ownership, and creative problem-solving. This role requires 50 hours per week commitment with participation in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure coverage for critical systems outside of regular business hours.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a technically sharp professional who wants to make a real impact in a private investment firm environment. You'll have the autonomy to lead infrastructure projects, explore emerging technologies including AI tools and services, and contribute meaningfully to a team that encourages creative problem-solving. Unlike larger organizations where you might be siloed into one specialty, this role offers broad exposure across network engineering, systems administration, security, automation, and cutting-edge AI integration. The firm is actively evaluating Azure OpenAI, Sonnet, and other machine learning models, giving you hands-on experience with emerging technologies. You'll work with a comprehensive technology stack including Microsoft Azure, VMWare, Cisco networking, and advanced security tools like CrowdStrike. The compensation is highly competitive, offering up to 20% over your current pay or other offers, and the firm is looking for someone who can commit for at least two years to grow with the organization and take on increasing responsibility.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree with a 3.25+ GPA from a top college or university
• 0 to 5 years of professional IT experience
• Strong technical knowledge in Windows-based server environments
• Network administration experience with LAN/WAN, VPN, and wireless technologies
• Understanding of Active Directory and Group Policy
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to solve unique problems
• Ability to deliver high-quality results under pressure
• Flexibility regarding work hours and availability
• Willingness to participate in rotating on-call schedule
• Commitment to the position for at least two years
• Must be local to Fort Worth, TX area for in-office work

Desired Skills & Experience

• PowerShell scripting and automation experience
• Microsoft Azure and Office 365 administration
• VMWare virtualization experience
• Cisco networking equipment experience
• Experience with Intune and endpoint management
• CrowdStrike or other endpoint protection platforms
• SQL Server knowledge
• Bloomberg terminal experience
• Backup and disaster recovery implementation experience
• Experience with AI tools and services (Azure OpenAI, Sonnet, or similar)
• Security and compliance framework knowledge
• Storage systems experience (EMC, Azure Files)
• Media production tools administration

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 35% Network Engineering (LAN/WAN, VPN, wireless, Cisco equipment)
• 30% Systems Administration (Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization)
• 20% Security & Automation (endpoint protection, scripting, patch management)
• 15% Emerging Technologies & Projects (AI integration, infrastructure initiatives)

Daily Responsibilities

• 50% Hands-On Technical Work (configuration, troubleshooting, maintenance)
• 30% Project Implementation (infrastructure upgrades, new technology integration)
• 20% Collaboration & Support (stakeholder communication, system support, documentation)