Senior Systems Engineer

WHO WE ARE

Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and Webull, and more than 20 million of our clients' customers. 

Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. As a global organization, we have offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila.

If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you. 

AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including:

• 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards

• 2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company

• 2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As a Senior IT Systems Engineer at our company, you will be an integral part of the IT department, tasked with designing, implementing, and maintaining the IT infrastructure that supports our organization’s goals. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of both hardware and software systems, as well as a good understanding of network management and data architecture. Your expertise will help to optimize infrastructure performance, ensure system security, and provide solutions that align with business needs. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires advanced technical skills, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• System Design and Analysis: Develop and enhance system designs that align with the organization's business needs. Analyze system logs and identify potential issues with IT systems.
• Implementation and Maintenance: Lead the implementation of new systems technologies and manage upgrades to existing systems. Oversee the maintenance of IT infrastructure to ensure optimal performance.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Provide high-level support across the organization. Troubleshoot complex issues that arise in everyday operations, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining business continuity.
• Security and Compliance: Implement and manage security solutions to protect systems from cyber threats. Ensure infrastructure complies with all applicable regulations and standards.
• Project Management and Collaboration: Act as the senior technical lead on projects, interfacing with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and on budget. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and other team members.
• Documentation: Create detailed documentation for system deployments, changes, and upgrades; maintain operational, configuration, and other procedural documentation as required.
• Capacity Planning: Conduct capacity planning and provide solutions for performance enhancement and scalability.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with third-party vendors and suppliers to ensure that services meet the specified contracts and are delivered effectively. 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) required
• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering or in a similar role
• 2+ years of data center management
• 2+ years of VMware management experience
• 2+ years of cloud platform administration – Google, Azure, or AWS
• Experience deploying, managing, and supporting all versions of Ubuntu server operating systems
• Experience in Server and SAN hardware management, preferably Dell PowerEdge servers and Pure SANs
• Experience writing and maintaining PowerShell and Python scripts
• Experience with managing infrastructure using Terraform
• Experience supporting fiber channel connected server and storage infrastructure
• Experience with TCP\IP networking troubleshooting
• Proven track record in IT infrastructure and systems analysis

Other Preferred Qualifications:​

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC), or similar.
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Prior experience in managing large-scale migrations to cloud environments. 

Required Skill/Abilities:

• Networking Skills: Deep understanding of network hardware, protocols, and security; knowledge in TCP/IP, VPNs, switching, and routing.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and strategically.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Experience leading projects and mentoring team members as well as the ability to work individually.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to new technologies and rapidly integrate them into existing company. 

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a hybrid, office environment.
• This job may require up to 10% travel.
• This job is expected to respond to alerts and outages and participate in periodic 24x7 on-call schedule.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week including weekends and holidays as needed.

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​Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Rewards

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. At AFS, we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices.

EEO Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

Disability Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.