Senior IT Systems Engineer: AI, Azure & Security

Search Services

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Search Services in Houston, TX seeks a Senior IT Systems Engineer to join a high-performing IT team. You will support, maintain, and enhance enterprise infrastructure across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Copilot, networking, storage, backup, and security platforms.

The role emphasizes secure, reliable, and scalable IT services in a fast-paced environment. You will work with business stakeholders and leadership to drive continuous improvement in cybersecurity, cloud services, and enterprise

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of hands-on enterprise infrastructure experience (Microsoft 365/Azure, networking, cybersecurity).
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration and interest in Copilot governance and security.
  • Experience with Azure services including Entra ID, identity management, and cloud administration.
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, routing, VPNs, firewalls, and wireless networking.
  • Expertise with Windows Server, Windows desktop, and Linux OS hardening and patching.
  • Experience with vulnerability management, SIEM, and Defender or similar security tools.
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support for servers, AD, virtualization, storage, backups, endpoints, and enterprise infrastructure.
  • Support and troubleshoot enterprise networking: LAN/WAN, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
  • Administer and support Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments, including identity management and security controls.
  • Support Copilot and AI platforms with governance, security, and adoption efforts.
  • Monitor SIEM and security platforms to identify risks and coordinate incident response.
  • Assist with cybersecurity incident handling and containment.
  • Lead vulnerability management across Windows, Linux, and cloud services; promote best practices.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, diagrams, and procedures.
  • Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to enhance reliability and security.
  • Serve as escalation point for complex issues; support 24x7 operations as needed.

Skills

Cloud services
Networking
Security operations
Windows/Linux administration
Troubleshooting
Documentation
Collaboration
Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

PowerShell
Microsoft Entra ID
Azure Monitor
SIEM tools

Job description

Search Services in Houston, TX seeks a Senior IT Systems Engineer to join a high-performing IT team. You will support, maintain, and enhance enterprise infrastructure across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Copilot, networking, storage, backup, and security platforms.

The role emphasizes secure, reliable, and scalable IT services in a fast-paced environment. You will work with business stakeholders and leadership to drive continuous improvement in cybersecurity, cloud services, and enterprise

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