What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer position at Q Investments?
IT Systems & Network Engineer
A Fort Worth-based private investment firm is seeking a highly technical IT Systems & Network Engineer with strong communication skills to manage and evolve our IT infrastructure. This role blends hands-on systems administration, network engineering, and strategic problem solving, and requires the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
You'll be joining a small, tight-knit team that values initiative, ownership, and creative problem-solving. We're looking for someone who's not just technically sharp, but also eager to contribute to a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Network & Systems Administration: Design, maintain, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN, VPN, wireless, and Windows-based server environments.
- Automation & Scripting: Develop scripts to automate routine tasks and improve system efficiency.
- Security & Compliance: Manage endpoint protection, disaster recovery, backups, and access controls.
- Collaboration Tools & Support: Administer email systems, videoconferencing, and media production tools.
- Infrastructure Projects: Lead initiatives involving storage, virtualization, and office/home automation.
- Emerging Technologies: Explore and support the integration of AI tools and services into internal workflows and infrastructure.
Technology Stack
We operate in a Windows-based environment and utilize a broad range of technologies, including:
- Cloud & Collaboration: Microsoft Azure, Office 365, SharePoint
- Infrastructure & Virtualization: Windows Server, VMWare, Remote Desktop Services
- Security & Management: Intune, Active Directory Group Policy, Patch Management, Systems Auditing, CrowdStrike
- Networking & Storage: Cisco, EMC, Azure files
- Backup & Recovery: BackExec, Azure backups
- Scripting & Automation: PowerShell
- Applications & Tools: SQL Server, Bloomberg, Microsoft stack applications
- AI & Machine Learning: Azure OpenAI, Sonnet, and other models under active evaluation
Work Schedule & On-Call Rotation
This is a full-time, in-office position based in Fort Worth, requiring a commitment of 50 hours per week. The role includes participation in a rotating On-Call schedule to ensure coverage for critical systems and infrastructure outside of regular business hours. Candidates should be flexible and prepared to respond to urgent issues as needed.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be offered up to 20% over current pay or current offers
- Hold a bachelor's degree with a 3.25 GPA from a top college or university
- Have 0-5 years of experience
- Be flexible regarding work hours and availability
- Apply technical knowledge to solve unique problems
- Communicate clearly and effectively
- Deliver high-quality results under pressure
- Commit to the position for at least two years
- Demonstrate hands-on experience with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude) to enhance productivity and workflow.
- Have explored AI-driven solutions to automate repetitive work, synthesize information, or support decision-making and be able to demonstrate such solutions.