Manager, Systems Engineering (Hybrid)

Posted 27 days ago · $160,000–$175,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open: 27 days
Reposted: No
Salary listed: Yes
Ghost-job risk at Rewards Network: high
Hiring momentum: 53 roles opened in the last 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board: 2026-09-17

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About this role

The Manager, Systems Engineering at Rewards Network is responsible for leading a small team of engineers while also contributing hands-on to the technical aspects of the network and systems infrastructure. The role involves managing performance, overseeing network architecture, ensuring server reliability, and driving modernization initiatives, all while collaborating with various engineering teams. This position requires a hybrid work schedule with three days in the Chicago office.

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benefits: 5/5
freshness: 4/5
career value: 4/5
role clarity: 4/5
pay transparency: 5/5

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What you need

5+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering, systems administration, or a combined infrastructure role
2+ years in a lead or management capacity with direct reports
Demonstrated experience with enterprise networking (routing, switching, firewalls, VLANs)
Proficiency administering Windows Server and Linux/Unix environments
Working knowledge of AWS or comparable public cloud platform
Experience supporting or migrating relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL)

What you get

Base salary range of $160,000–$175,000 annually
Annual bonus target of 15%
Flexible PTO and 11 company holidays
Parental leave
Generous dining reimbursement when dining with restaurant clients
401(k) plan with company match

Worth weighing

Hybrid position requires in-office presence 3 days a week
Role involves both management and hands-on technical responsibilities
No specific technologies or tools mentioned for infrastructure modernization initiatives

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Listed by Rewards Network on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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