Systems Engineering Manager

• Lead, develop, and advocate for the infrastructure team - setting clear expectations, managing performance, and creating an environment where technical and professional skills are continuously developed across a team spanning site reliability, platform engineering, systems, and infrastructure architecture.
• Maintain active, hands-on involvement in the design, implementation, and operation of enterprise infrastructure across on-premises and hybrid cloud environments, ensuring systems are stable, highly available, redundant, scalable, and secure.
• Drive large-scale infrastructure initiatives from planning through delivery - leading technical reviews and risk mitigation strategies, contributing to architecture planning, managing timelines and resource allocation, and ensuring execution aligns with standards set by the Enterprise Architect.
• Translate business objectives into technical strategies; collaborate cross-functionally with security, database, software engineering, desktop support, and the Enterprise Architect, and communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to leadership with clarity and consistency.
• Own compliance adherence for applicable frameworks including SOC 2, and formalize operational disciplines - change management, incident response, disaster recovery, and capacity planning - so the team operates with structured, repeatable processes.

Do you have experience in Systems engineering?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Bring 7+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering, infrastructure, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience supervising technical teams.
• Experience operating in hybrid on-premises and cloud environments across compute, network, storage, and platform domains., * Experience contributing to or implementing compliance frameworks such as SOC 2.
• Familiarity with ITSM or operational frameworks such as ITIL.
• Experience building or maturing change management, incident response, or DR processes.

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance, Apex has been voted one of the best medium-sized companies to work for in Fort Worth since 2016 because we’re committed to employee empowerment, team building, and a good work/life balance. We do our best to make sure that all Apexers have the tools, knowledge, and support they need to enjoy a rewarding career with us. We are located in Downtown Fort Worth, just 2 blocks from historic Sundance Square, with easy access to the Trinity Railway Express, I-30, I-35, and 121. We offer a long list of benefits that make us a premier work location.

Some of the highlights:

• Competitive compensation plans augmented by generous profit sharing and regular salary reviews.
• Multiple high quality health care plans to choose from with a short waiting period.
• Choice of high quality medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability coverage with a short waiting period.
• In addition to 9 paid holidays, generous PTO allotment that increases with tenure.
• Combined mental health support and work-life services partner to create a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is included at no cost to you and your family members ages 6+.
• 401(k) plan with Apex matched contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement for college, plus plenty of Apex managed training classes.
• 360 feedback, leadership training, and a culture that empowers individuality.
• Access to on-site fitness facilities available through a paid membership and gym reimbursement program.
• Rewards driven wellness program with an individualized holistic approach.
• Connected, friendly work environment. We celebrate our accomplishments (and birthdays).
• Complimentary fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages provided onsite.
• Paid maternity and other company paid leave benefits giving the time and flexibility needed to care for yourself and/or family.

At Apex Capital, we’ve spent over 30 years building and operating financial technology infrastructure that keeps the transportation industry moving. Our systems process real-time transactions, support thousands of clients, and run at a scale that demands engineering precision and operational discipline. We’re looking for a Systems Engineering Manager who brings both technical credibility and leadership depth - someone who can keep a skilled infrastructure team running at its best while driving the systems that underpin everything we do.

This role is based in Fort Worth, TX and operates on a hybrid schedule with an average of four on-site days per week, therefore candidates should be local to the Dallas-Fort Worth area or willing to relocate. Apex Capital does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.