Fusion HCR is Hiring! 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