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If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, understand how your work impacts the company, and be recognized for your efforts and passion, then GAINSCO is the company for you.

Why Join GAINSCO?

By joining GAINSCO, you become part of a dynamic and growing organization that has been recognized as a Top Workplace in both our Dallas and Miami offices.

GAINSCO’s work environment rewards engaged individuals who have a desire to contribute and succeed. That’s because our culture encourages individuals to grow their skills as they build their careers. Come join us and become a Champion with GAINSCO.

What does an IT Infrastructure Engineer do at GAINSCO?

Design, deploy, and manage Azure virtual machines, virtual networks and other cloud-based resources; as well as equivalent on-prem Vmware resources.
Monitor and optimize resources for performance, cost, and security
Configure and manage network infrastructure components such as routers, switches, firewalls, and SD-WANs.
Serve as Tier 3 support on various IT issues escalated from System Administration team, including hardware, software, and network problems
Troubleshoot network issues and ensure high availability and reliability.
Implement and maintain VPNs, VLANs, and other network security measures.
Ensure system backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans are in place.
Manage Active Directory, group policies, and identity and access management.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers and IT support to provide technical expertise and support for projects.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, configurations, and procedures
Generate regular reports on system performance, capacity, and security
Research and implement creative solutions to reach business goals of staying competitive in the marketplace.
Execute code promotions to production environment during off hour deployment windows.

What is required?

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
In lieu of a degree, 11+ years of related work experience may suffice.

Experience:

7+ years professional experience in IT Infrastructure, specifically with Microsoft Windows Server architecture and administration required
7+ years network administration experience, including routers/switches, firewalls, SD-WAN, wireless networks
7+ years of experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP and DNS administration, virtualization technologies (Vmware or Hyper-V) required
7+ years Windows File and Print services
7+ years backup and storage management
7+ years supporting Microsoft 365 services
Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, VBScript, Python).

Other skills and abilities:

Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+ preferred
Strong communication and collaboration skills.

What else do you need to know?

Ability to be on-call, 24/7.
Hybrid position - 2 days in office per week
Competitive Salary based on experience.
Excellent benefits package: medical & dental, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Parental Leave Policy
401K + Company Match
PTO Plan + Paid Company determined Holidays.

**Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity**

All offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation (including employment, education, criminal and DMV verification- when applicable) and a pre-employment drug test with results satisfactory to GAINSCO.

GAINSCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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