System Engineer

Summary:

The Systems Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing cloud systems that will adequately support the enterprise infrastructure of the organization.

Analyzes system requirements and defines system architecture that will meet business needs, including server infrastructure, capacity planning, storage requirements, and networking protocols.

The SSE diagnoses problems and provides recommendations for the improvement of existing and new systems.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage and administer the Microsoft Azure cloud environment, including provisioning, configuration, performance monitoring, and security policies.

Design, develop, and implement highly available, multi-region solutions within Microsoft Azure.

Manage and secure access controls of the cloud-based solutions.

Develop infrastructure as code (Iac) leveraging cloud native tooling to ensure automated and consistent platform deployments.

Plan, design, and execute on-premises to Azure server migrations.

Maintain hybrid connectivity between on-premises systems and the cloud environment.

Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools.

Maintain and develop new security, backup, and redundancy strategies.

Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability

Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers or vendors to implement those fixes.

Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks.

Ensure all systems are up to date and patched with the latest security updates.

Position Requirements:

Professional experience with 5 + years of Microsoft Azure management.

2+ years of experience with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (Paas).

Experience with IaC development with Ansible, Azure CLI, and PowerShell.

Proficient with GIT to perform source code management and CI/CD tooling.

Install, configure, and maintain VMware infrastructure in a 100% virtualized environment

Experience with VMware vCenter and vSphere a plus

Install, configure, and maintain servers and applications

Windows Server 2016 through 2025

Active Directory and GPO administration

Deploy, configure, and maintain Microsoft 365 infrastructure

Manage and monitor all installed systems and network infrastructure via reporting tools

Install, configure, and maintain all equipment at satellite and disaster recovery sites

Install, configure, and maintain backup infrastructure.

Strong foundation in systems administration and industry best practices

Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, VMware Certified Professional - VCP, Micorosoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate) are highly desirable.

Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills

Soft Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to operate well under pressure.

Flexibility to adapt to changing environments.

Sound decision making ability.

Company Overview

As a fintech leader, Vervent sets the global standard for outperformance by delivering superior expertise, future-built technology, and meaningful services. We support our industry-leading partners with primary strategic services and our goal is to empower companies to accelerate business, drive compliance, and maximize service.

Founded in 1986, purchased by current CEO, David Johnson, in 2008 Privately owned by Stone Point Capital, Vervent Management and other passive investors.

Lines of Business:

Primary Servicing – Loan, Credit Card & Lease

Capital Markets Services – Backup Servicing, Verifications,

Collateral Management, Structured Settlements, etc.

Credit Card Programs – within the Vervent Card Division we offer a) Captive Credit Card Programs (secured and unsecured) b) Managed Card Services

Global Service Operations supports all divisions to facilitate servicing and card program management Clients include consumer and small business “marketplace” lenders, finance companies, leasing companies, insurance companies, captive finance companies, alternative capital providers, consumers and banks Vervent services ~$150 billion in assets as a primary and backup servicer. It also manages ~1 million consumer credit cards.

Locations: San Diego, Baja, Portland, Sioux Falls, Philippines, India