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# Intermediate Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Active Power Investments LLC
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery, Hyper-V, Network Layer, Microsoft Servers, Windows Servers, Network Configuration and Change Management, Windows PowerShell, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Information Technology, User Accounts, Vmware
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bc0bb77c8f0989fe

## About the Role

* 3-5 years of experience in a Systems Administrator or IT Support role
 * Proficiency securing IT infrastructure from external and internal attacks
 * Proficiency with [Windows Server, Azure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, VMWare, etc.]
 * Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, OS, and network layers
 * Familiarity with scripting or automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash)
 * Understanding of IT security best practices
 * Strong communication and documentation skills
 * Ability to manage competing priorities and respond quickly to issues
 * Confident working in a time-sensitive environment

Nice to Have

 * Experience working in a finance or similar trading environment
 * Knowledge of cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS)
 * Familiarity with virtualization (e.g., Hyper-V, VMware)
 * Exposure to compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001)
 * Comfort working in a lean or startup-style environment

## Description

As an Intermediate Systems Administrator, you'll be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing core IT systems, user support, and infrastructure components. You will play a key role in ensuring the security, availability, and performance of internal systems, while also contributing to automation, upgrades, and ongoing tech improvements., * Administer and support Microsoft environment (Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory, etc.)

 * Recommend and implement security measures and enforce IT policies (e.g., MFA, antivirus, data protection)
 * Support and expand, our on-prem VMWare environment
 * Proactively monitor system performance, perform routine maintenance, and respond to incidents
 * Recommend process improvement and automation initiatives
 * Set up and maintain user accounts, hardware, and software across endpoints
 * Manage backups, disaster recovery procedures, and patching schedules
 * Support network configuration and troubleshoot connectivity issues
 * Assist in onboarding/offboarding processes, ensuring smooth device and access setup
 * Work with vendors and service providers as needed
 * Document systems, procedures, and change logs for internal use


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