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Sr IT Systems Engineer


Job Location:

Houston, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 31 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior IT Systems Engineer with proven experience in systems and network administration for both on-premises and cloud based systems (Azure). You will contribute to the design administration and troubleshooting of core infrastructure services across Microsoft 365 Microsoft Copilot Azure servers network storage and backup platforms. This position requires strong technical fundamentals practical troubleshooting skills and the ability to support secure reliable IT services in a fast-paced environment with 24x7 support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Systems Engineering: Provide infrastructure support across servers Active Directory storage backup platforms endpoint services virtualization and other critical systems under the guidance of Lead and Senior Engineers.
  • Networking & Connectivity: Support and troubleshoot enterprise networking services including LAN/WAN routing switching VLANs DNS DHCP firewalls VPN wireless segmentation and connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Azure & Microsoft Cloud Administration: Support Azure and Microsoft 365 infrastructure services including identity access security controls Azure networking monitoring and cloud-based infrastructure components.
  • Microsoft Copilot & AI Support: Help administer secure and support Microsoft Copilot and other AI platforms including user enablement access controls data protection considerations adoption support and troubleshooting.
  • Security Monitoring: Track and analyze alerts from SIEM and security tools to identify unusual activity reduce risk and escalate potential incidents when appropriate.
  • Incident Response: Support the identification triage analysis and resolution of security incidents or breaches including documentation of findings containment steps and lessons learned.
  • Vulnerability Management & Threat Intelligence: Work within our vulnerability management systems to detect prioritize and assist with remediation of security vulnerabilities across Windows and Linux systems network devices IoT cloud services and other enterprise assets and stay informed on emerging cybersecurity threats cloud security trends and networking risks contributing to the improvement of security policies standards and operational procedures.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Maintain clear records of configuration changes security events investigations remediation activities network diagrams and operational procedures for management and technical teams.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional IT teams business users vendors and leadership to implement security controls improve service reliability and enhance the overall security posture.
  • Escalation & Advanced Support: Serve as an escalation point for service desk and end-user support issues ensuring timely resolution of complex technical problems and providing guidance to IT support staff.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelors degree in a related field (Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity) preferred or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience: 5 years of hands-on experience in infrastructure support cybersecurity operations network administration Microsoft 365 administration Azure administration or a closely related technical role.
  • Microsoft 365 & Copilot: Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration and a strong interest in Microsoft Copilot administration governance security adoption and user support.
  • Azure Skills: Working knowledge of Azure services such as Microsoft Entra ID identity and access management Azure networking monitoring security controls and cloud infrastructure administration.
  • Networking Skills: Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP DNS DHCP HTTP/HTTPS routing switching VLANs VPN firewall concepts wireless and common troubleshooting tools.
  • Operating Systems: Advanced knowledge of Windows Server Windows desktop and Linux operating systems including patching hardening monitoring and troubleshooting.
  • Security Tools: Experience with vulnerability management platforms endpoint security tools SIEM solutions Microsoft Defender technologies or similar security platforms is preferred.
  • Problem Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail and the ability to work through ambiguous technical issues.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical security cloud and networking concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment while taking ownership of assigned tasks and follow-through.
  • Eagerness to Learn: Passion for ongoing professional development in cybersecurity Microsoft cloud services AI-enabled productivity tools networking and systems engineering.

Preferred Experience:

  • Microsoft 365 administration Microsoft Copilot administration/support Microsoft Defender Microsoft Purview Microsoft Sentinel or Intune.
  • Azure networking hybrid connectivity virtual networks VPN gateways network security groups and cloud monitoring.
  • Firewall administration routing/switching wireless networking SD-WAN WAN optimization or network segmentation.
  • PowerShell scripting automation reporting or administration of enterprise IT systems.
  • Certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator Microsoft 365 Administrator Security Network CCNA or equivalent practical experience.

At Magnolia our employees drive our strategy and our success. As a team we engage energize and inspire each other to deliver top performance. We offer an exciting results-focused workplace highly competitive compensation and benefits and a range of opportunities for career growth. Help us build a winning company that safeguards workers and the environment enhances careers strengthens local communities and increases value for all stakeholders.

Magnolia Oil & Gas is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Employment decisions are based on business need job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy) age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations which we operate. Magnolia Oil & Gas will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us atââ

Notice to Third Party Agencies:
Please note that Magnolia Oil & Gas does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.â Without a signed recruitment services agreement Magnolia Oil & Gas wont consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement Magnolia Oil & Gas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidates without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.â Any unsolicited resumes including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Magnolia Oil & Gas.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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Magnolia Oil & Gas is an independent oil producer with assets located in the Eagle Ford Shale and Austin Chalk formations in South Texas. Our objective is to maximize shareholder returns by generating steady production growth, strong pre-tax margins, and significant free cash flow.

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