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# IT Systems Engineer

- **Company:** FutureTech Consultants LLC
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Software System Penetration Testing, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, System Configuration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Network Address Translation, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Multi-Factor Authentication, Email Filtering, Firmware, Hyper-V, Identity and Access Management, Internet Information Services (IIS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Microsoft Software, Windows Servers, Virtual Desktops, Network Diagrams, Wireless Security, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Performance Tuning, Anti-Phishing, Zero Trust Network Access, Server Virtualization, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, Backup and Restore, Wireless Access Point, Wi-Fi Technology, Cloud Platform System, Software Troubleshooting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Relational Database Service, Veeam
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e37a0922-717b-40a2-9898-82c817fe4441

## About the Role

* 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

Technical Skills:

 * 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

## Description

* We re looking for an engineer who can effectively manage our current technology stack while proactively identifying opportunities to improve, innovate, and evolve., Network & Security:
 * 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

Email & Collaboration Systems:

 * 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

Systems, Cloud and Virtualization:

 * 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

Backup & Disaster Recovery:

 * 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.

Monitoring, Performance & Operations:

 * 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