Systems Administrator
We are a team of engineers, product builders, institutional sales and trading leaders, operations experts, and business strategists. Our teammates have entrepreneurial experience and come from companies such as Citadel, Bridgewater, and Goldman Sachs. We embody our values: Think big; Drive bold outcomes; Iterate with speed; and be an entrepreneur. We prioritize learning. Outcomes are mission-critical, but we also believe that learning in success and in failure will drive our continued success. Our industry is emergent - there’s no shortage of experiments to get involved with and to continue growing and learning together.
We are looking for a System Administrator to maintain, upgrade and manage our software, hardware and networks. Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. You should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. You should also have the patience to communicate with a variety of interdisciplinary teams and users.
Your goal will be to ensure that our technology infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently.
Responsibilities
§ Install and configure software and hardware
§ Manage network servers and technology tools
§ Set up accounts and workstations
§ Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
§ Troubleshoot issues and outages
§ Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls
§ Upgrade systems with new releases and models
§ Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies
§ Build an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies
Requirements and skills
§ Proven experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator or similar role
§ Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management
§ Knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery
§ Ability to learn creating scripts in Python, Perl or other language
§ Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms
§ Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude
§ Excellent communication skills
- § BSc/Ba in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline; professional certification (e.g. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)) is a plus