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Position: Cloud Systems Engineer -Sportsbook
Location: Onsite – Las Vegas, NV
Type: Direct Hire
Reports to: IT Engineering Manager
Industry: Gaming & Sportsbook
Position Overview
Fusion HCR is seeking a Systems Engineer with strong cloud and infrastructure experience, specifically in Azure, AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), and AWS, to support high-availability systems in a fast-paced sportsbook and gaming environment.
This role is more senior and technical than a traditional Systems Administrator, requiring hands-on experience with cloud platforms, containerized environments, and scalable infrastructure. The ideal candidate has supported production systems in real-time environments and understands the reliability demands of sportsbook operations.
Experience supporting sportsbook or betting platforms is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Systems & Infrastructure Engineering
Core infrastructure services
Operational Support
Monitoring, Reliability & DR
Collaboration & Technical Leadership
Additional Responsibilities
Qualifications
Required Experience
Technical Skills
Experience with:
Preferred
Education
Additional Requirements
Position: Cloud Systems Engineer -Sportsbook
Location: Onsite – Las Vegas, NV
Type: Direct Hire
Reports to: IT Engineering Manager
Industry: Gaming & Sportsbook
Position Overview
Fusion HCR is seeking a Systems Engineer with strong cloud and infrastructure experience, specifically in Azure, AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), and AWS, to support high-availability systems in a fast-paced sportsbook and gaming environment.
This role is more senior and technical than a traditional Systems Administrator, requiring hands-on experience with cloud platforms, containerized environments, and scalable infrastructure. The ideal candidate has supported production systems in real-time environments and understands the reliability demands of sportsbook operations.
Experience supporting sportsbook or betting platforms is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Cloud & Kubernetes Engineering
- Design, deploy, and support infrastructure within:
- Microsoft Azure
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Support and maintain containerized applications and Kubernetes clusters
- Assist with scaling, performance tuning, and reliability of cloud-based systems
Systems & Infrastructure Engineering
- Implement and maintain configuration standards across:
- Active Directory
- DNS / DHCP
- Group Policy
Core infrastructure services
- Support hybrid environments spanning on-prem and cloud systems
- Create and manage databases including:
- MSSQL / SQL Hyperscale
- Oracle
- PostgreSQL
Operational Support
- Provide tier 2/3 support for production systems and applications
- Support lab and production environments in a 24/7, high-availability setting
- Assist with deployment of new applications and infrastructure
Monitoring, Reliability & DR
- Maintain proactive monitoring solutions to detect and resolve system issues
- Ensure backup, archiving, and disaster recovery processes are implemented and followed
- Support system performance optimization and incident response
Collaboration & Technical Leadership
- Support Principal Architects with system design and recommendations
- Act as a technical mentor to Systems Administrators
- Serve as a technical point of contact for vendors and internal teams
- Develop and maintain documentation for systems and processes
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain configuration standards across all IT systems and applications
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Experience
- 5–8 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Infrastructure, or Cloud Engineering
- Hands-on experience with:
- Microsoft Azure
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Experience supporting production environments with high availability requirements
- Strong troubleshooting and systems engineering skills
Technical Skills
Experience with:
- Kubernetes (AKS preferred)
- Cloud infrastructure (Azure & AWS)
- Windows systems and Active Directory
- Infrastructure services (DNS, DHCP, GPO)
- Experience with databases:
- MSSQL (including Hyperscale)
- Oracle
- PostgreSQL
- Familiarity with monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery tools
Preferred
- Azure and/or AWS certifications
- Experience supporting sportsbook or gaming platforms
- Experience in containerized or microservices-based environments
- Exposure to DevOps practices and cloud automation
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
OR equivalent experience
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to pass a background check in accordance with gaming regulations
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work onsite in Las Vegas, NV