Distributed Computing - Sr Systems Engineer

Name of Employer: American National Group Services LLC
Position Title: Senior Systems Engineer
Position Location: 3030 Invincible Circle, League City, TX 77573
Salary: $149,718.00 - $151,000.00 per year
American National offers eligible employees & their families medical, dental, vision, & basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees also receive an annual bank of paid time off and paid holidays.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Summary of Duties:

• Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities.
• Administer server operating systems, middleware, and web and business applications, including the installation, upgrading, and patching of software systems.
• Assist Application Development and Network Security by providing SME assistance on performance, availability, and vulnerabilities within the computing environment.
• Troubleshoot the operating system, web application engine, and various distributed middleware problems by taking necessary steps to resolve during and after business hours.
• Participate as an infrastructure technical representative for new application installations and projects that involve responsible systems.
• Utilize various tools including programming and scripting technologies to standardize, streamline, and automate infrastructure builds and support processes.
• Document and maintain procedures regarding responsible systems and servers with minimal dependency on management and other team members.
• Review, interpret and understand security vulnerability assessments and implements remediations as determined and in conjunction with the Network Security team
• Prioritize and schedule vulnerability remediation with respective asset owners.
• Serve as an escalation point for all distributed Systems technical issues requiring support for vulnerability management.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing with moderate input from management and other team members.

Education requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, or closely related field.
Experience requirements: 5 years of experience in the job offered, or related occupation.
Alternative Education requirements: None
Alternative Experience requirements: 7 years of experience in the job offered, or related occupation.

Special Skills or Other Requirements:
Must have experience with each of the following:

Experienced in design and administration of Windows operating systems and middleware platforms (Microsoft Exchange Servers, Microsoft SharePoint Servers and Microsoft Teams).

Experience in planning, designing and maintenance of enterprise solutions for Microsoft 365 Tenant migrations, Datacenter Migration from OnPrem to Azure Cloud (Microsoft Azure), Google Drive to OneDrive migrations, Windows Autopilot deployments, Network utilization and Security assessments. Experience with migration tools like Quest and Bit Titan.

Experience with administration and maintenance of LDAP, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Windows Servers, DNS, Directory Synchronization (AD Sync) and concepts including account management, group policy, permissions, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Dynamics. Experience with voice and fax solutions like Aveya, OpenText RightFax or eFax servers.

Experience with security preventions as it relates to supported systems such as Windows servers, cloud platform related to Microsoft Purview, Proofpoint, Cisco IronPort, Symantec Message Labs and Exchange Online Protection. Experience in Identity and Access solutions like OKTA, Microsoft Entra ID and ADFS offering server and cloud-based SSO/MFA solutions.

Identify and troubleshoot security vulnerabilities in platform and application level. Implement remediations as required in conjunction with Email Collaboration and Network Security team.

Design, document and maintain Architecture, process & procedure documents for internal and external Audit purpose. Create Knowledge articles to support internal teams.

Additional Information
Job titles may span multiple career levels. Base pay is determined by a variety of factors, including training, transferable skills, relevant experience, business needs, and market conditions. Compensation is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
This job posting outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage candidates to apply even if their experience does not perfectly align with every qualification- you may be a strong fit for this role or other opportunities at American National.

American National offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting employees' health, financial security, and well-being, including multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, basic life insurance, and health savings accounts. Employees are automatically enrolled in a company-funded 401(k) plan, receive paid time off and holidays, and work in an inclusive, people-first culture that values flexibility, work-life balance, professional growth, and a casual dress environment.
American National is a financially strong and stable insurance organization with a legacy of trust and impact dating back to 1905. We're committed to supporting our employees as they build meaningful careers while helping protect what matters most to our customers and communities. Guided by our core values- Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Teamwork (FIRST)- we foster a collaborative, people-centered workplace where individuals are encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a difference today and for the future. Learn more about our company, by following us on social media: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram .
Hiring Practices
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American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.