Sr. Systems Engineer

Hilltop Holdings is looking for a Sr. Systems Engineer who will play a crucial role in our organization's cloud transformation. You’ll work with a team of talented engineers to design, implement, and manage Azure solutions in an Active Directory and Exchange hybrid environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited university and/or related industry certifications (e.g., MCSE, MCP, etc.)
• Minimum 5 years managing Azure services
• Minimum 5 years managing Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, group policy, and Domain and Forest
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Must have strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Financial industry experience preferred

Nice to have:

• Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-500).
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of Azure Governance and Security best practices.

*Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.*

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in, or assigned to, the above position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required, and may be changed at the discretion of the Company.

Responsibilities:

• Exchange and Azure Integration:
  • Set up and maintain Exchange hybrid configuration.
  • Ensure smooth mail flow between on-premises Exchange and Exchange Online.
• Conditional Access and Security:
  • Create and enforce conditional access policies.
  • Implement security best practices for Azure services.
  • Participate in security audits and compliance assessments.
• Collaboration and Documentation:
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate Azure services.
  • Document configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps.
  • Provide technical guidance to colleagues and end-users.
• Hybrid Environment Management:
  • Configure and maintain Azure AD Connect for seamless synchronization between on-premises AD and Azure AD
  • Manage identity federation, password hash sync, and SSO.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot identity-related issues.
• Microsoft 365 Suite:
  • Manage Microsoft Teams settings, permissions, and policies
  • Manage Microsoft Intune settings, permissions, and policies
  • Office365 License management
• Group Policy Management (GPOs):
  • Design, implement, and maintain GPOs for Windows-based systems
  • Configure security settings, and user preferences using GPOs
  • Troubleshoot GPO-related issues and ensure consistent policy enforcement
• Perform other duties as assigned