IT Systems Engineer - 100% onsite in Dallas, TX

WELLTOWER – REIMAGINE REAL ESTATE WITH US

At Welltower, we’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate. As a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, we create vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday.

We’re looking for bold, independent thinkers who thrive on challenge, embrace complexity, and are driven to deliver long-term value. Every team member is empowered to think like an owner, innovate fearlessly, and lead from where they stand. If you're passionate about outcomes and inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure, we want you on our best-in-class team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced IT Systems Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will manage, maintain, and optimize our complex IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance across both on-premises and cloud environments. This role is crucial in maintaining and enhancing our IT infrastructure, ensuring our systems perform optimally, securely, and reliably. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to support business operations and drive technological improvements, including managing existing virtualization infrastructure and exploring future migration strategies to modern solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and maintain Microsoft Windows domain, servers, and cloud infrastructure (including AWS and Azure environments)
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues, configuration, and interoperability issues that require direct experience with OS Support (Windows, Linux), VMWare, AWS, and networking.
• Oversee system auditing and compliance processes
• Administer and optimize our Microsoft 365 environment
• Develop and maintain laptop imaging and provisioning processes
• Implement and manage patch management strategies
• Oversee Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions
• Windows Server Administration (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Polices) Implement and maintain backup and recovery solutions
• Monitor and optimize application performance and security
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members
• Manage and maintain existing on-premises VMWare virtualization platforms
• Assist in planning and executing migrations from legacy systems to modern infrastructure solutions

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TRAVEL

Some out-of-area and overnight travel will be expected.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in IT systems engineering roles
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and domain management
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS and Azure)
• Deep understanding of networking protocols and configurations (WAN/LAN
• Proficiency in managing Microsoft 365 services
• Experience with system auditing and compliance tools
• Knowledge of patch management best practices and tools
• Familiarity with MDM solutions and implementation
• Windows Server Administration (AD, DNS, DHCP) Experience with backup and recovery solutions
• Knowledge of application performance monitoring and security tools
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and team collaboration abilities
• Experience with virtualization technologies and hypervisor management
• Knowledge of virtual machine management, migration, and optimization techniques

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant industry certifications in cloud, systems administration, and virtualization technologies
• Additional experience with cloud data services and advanced cloud infrastructure strategies would be advantageous.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python)
• Knowledge of IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies
• Experience in planning and executing migrations from on-premises to cloud environments

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position.  

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount
• Employer-matching 401(k) Program + Profit Sharing Program
• Student Debt Program – we’ll contribute up to $10,000 towards your student loans!
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options
• Professional Growth
• And much more! https://welltower.com/newsroom/careers/

ABOUT WELLTOWER

Welltower® Inc. (NYSE: WELL) an S&P 500 company, is the world's preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500+ Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care.

Our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro-markets with stunning built environments. Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture.

Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our data science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System, we aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth and returns for our existing investors – our North Star.

Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet