Systems Administrator

As the Senior Systems Administrator, you will step in as a hands-on technical co-owner of the firm’s core IT infrastructure and daily operations. Working in close collaboration with the Head of IT and a senior systems peer, you will serve as the operational bridge between strategic planning and on-the-ground execution across a hybrid Microsoft ecosystem. This role is designed for a senior engineer who thrives on complete environment ownership-taking charge of enterprise systems projects, standardizing runbooks, optimizing cloud and on-premises platforms, and providing high-touch technical leadership across all corporate and principal touchpoints., * Own the day-to-day administration, availability, and optimization of the firm’s enterprise Windows infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.

• Partner directly with the Head of IT and senior infrastructure team members to design, deploy, and maintain scalable systems across all corporate facilities.
• Administer Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, managing identity governance, role-based access controls, storage, and virtual networking.
• Formulate and maintain operational standard operating procedures (SOPs), comprehensive runbooks, and proactive monitoring tools to prevent recurring issues.
• Deliver white-glove, high-touch support for corporate end-users and executive principals, addressing complex technical escalations across office and residential technologies.
• Oversee backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity protocols to safeguard mission-critical data and operations.
• Enforce endpoint management and device security solutions to align with regulatory compliance and institutional audit requirements.
• Participate in an on-call escalation rotation to maintain system reliability for executive and trading functions.

• 6+ years of progressive infrastructure engineering and systems administration experience, ideally within financial services, private equity, or similarly demanding environments.
• Deep technical mastery of Windows Server components, including Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, DFS, WSUS, and Hyper-V.
• Extensive hands-on experience managing Microsoft cloud services, specifically Microsoft 365, Azure networking, storage, virtual machines, and enterprise application integrations.
• Proven track record architecting and maintaining hybrid AD configurations, multi-site/multi-domain forests, and endpoint management across Windows 10/11 environments.
• Strong automation and scripting skills, particularly with PowerShell, to streamline administrative workflows and systems maintenance.
• Solid working knowledge of enterprise networking fundamentals (VLANs, routing, Aruba Wi-Fi) and security frameworks (SOC 2 and financial services controls).
• Familiarity with cross-platform and multi-cloud environments, including Linux administration (Debian/Fedora), AWS/Google Cloud Platform, and Google Workspace.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent combination of industry certifications and enterprise experience.

This role provides a competitive compensation package featuring a base salary range of $160,000 to $180,000, an annual discretionary performance bonus, and comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits. The position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule based out of the firm’s New York office, fostering a high-trust, collaborative culture where autonomy, operational excellence, and direct technical impact are highly valued.

Must be located/authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship or transfer now or in the future. No C2C inquiries, please

Our client is a private wealth and multi-asset investment management firm overseeing a portfolio across public and private markets, real estate, and alternative investments. Operating with the agility of a boutique office alongside institutional-grade standards, the firm places critical emphasis on operational resilience, data privacy, and technological infrastructure across its corporate and executive operations.