Systems Engineering Manager

Job Overview We are looking for a Systems Engineering Manager to lead an infrastructure team that drives the systems underpinning our operations. The role is based in Fort Worth, TX and requires a hybrid schedule with an average of four on‑site days per week. Responsibilities Lead, develop, and advocate for the infrastructure team, setting clear expectations, managing performance, and fostering continuous skill development across site reliability, platform engineering, systems, and infrastructure architecture. Maintain hands‑on involvement in the design, implementation, and operation of enterprise infrastructure across on‑premises and hybrid cloud environments, ensuring stability, high availability, redundancy, scalability, and security. Drive large‑scale infrastructure initiatives from planning through delivery – leading technical reviews and risk mitigation, contributing to architecture planning, managing timelines and resource allocation, and ensuring execution aligns with standards set by the Enterprise Architect. Translate business objectives into technical strategies; collaborate cross‑functionally with security, database, software engineering, desktop support, and the Enterprise Architect, and communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to leadership with clarity and consistency. Own compliance adherence for applicable frameworks including SOC 2, and formalize operational disciplines – change management, incident response, disaster recovery, and capacity planning – so the team operates with structured, repeatable processes. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (equivalent education and experience will be considered). 7+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering, infrastructure, or a related technical discipline. Experience supervising technical teams. Experience operating in hybrid on‑premises and cloud environments across compute, network, storage, and platform domains. Bonus qualifications: experience contributing to or implementing compliance frameworks such as SOC 2; familiarity with ITSM or operational frameworks such as ITIL; experience building or maturing change management, incident response, or disaster recovery processes. Benefits Competitive compensation augmented by profit sharing and regular salary reviews. Multiple high‑quality health care plans with short waiting periods. Medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability coverage. Paid holidays, generous PTO that increases with tenure. Mental health support and work‑life services partner included at no cost to you and your family members ages six and older. 401(k) plan with Apex matched contributions. Tuition reimbursement and Apex‑managed training classes. Employee assistance program and wellness initiatives. On‑site fitness facilities and gym reimbursement program. Paid maternity and other company-paid leave. Quarterly profit sharing. Location Fort Worth, TX. Candidates must be local to the Dallas‑Fort Worth area or willing to relocate. Employment Information Apex Capital does not sponsor work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apex Capital Corp.