Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator

Boston, MA

We have TWO openings for a Systems Administrator that can be based in one of our many office locations: Boston, MA - Charlotte, NC - Atlanta, GA - Asheville, NC - New York City, NY - Westwood, NJ - McLean, VA

Modera Wealth Management is an independent, fee-only firm that strives to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of our clients through comprehensive financial planning and intelligent investment management. Modera is fast-growing and has a track record of providing career development opportunities from entry level to ownership.

Since 1983, Modera has been committed to being an advisor firm, and not a firm of advisors. Our growth has been driven by a desire to give clients a personalized service experience with our distinct combination of professional excellence and a friendly, relatable work style. Through this vision, we have grown to more than 200 employees in 19 offices along the East Coast, managing more than $15B in assets for more than 6,000 individuals, families, and businesses.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Systems Administrator that will support and help evolve our cloud-first IT environment. This role focuses on Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and network infrastructure, combining day-to-day operational support with infrastructure modernization and transformation initiatives across our office locations.

Responsibilities

Cloud and Identity

• Support and identify modernization, centralization, and transition efforts, including reducing on-premise dependencies where appropriate, advancing a cloud-based identity architecture, and supporting the integration and migration of identity, access, and core network services across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, including those introduced through acquisitions
• Administer and maintain Microsoft 365 and Entra ID environments
• Implement and maintain authentication and access controls, including MFA, conditional access, and password standards
• Conduct regular Entra ID and Microsoft 365 audits covering email forwarding rules, mailbox permissions, delegated access, RBAC, privileged access controls, and group memberships

Network and Infrastructure

• Manage and support network infrastructure for LAN/WAN/WLAN and firewalls firmwide including adherence to company configuration standards
• Maintain current network and infrastructure documentation, including topology diagrams, inventory records, and post-change updates
• Assist with office move planning, infrastructure changes, and integration activities related to acquisitions or location transitions

Infrastructure Modernization

• Lead or contribute to infrastructure improvement initiatives, including system/network/application migrations, workflow modernization, and legacy data archival and lifecycle management
• Collaborate with internal teams and managed service providers on migrations, data consolidation, platform transitions, and system retirements

Security and Governance

• Establish and support processes for periodic access reviews, audit reporting, and inactive account cleanup
• Monitor and help enforce security best practices across identity, endpoint, and collaboration platforms
• Help ensure policies and standards are applied consistently across users, devices, and office locations

Office Technology and Support

• Provide operational support for office technology and physical office environments, including end-user communication, rollout support, and compliance-related instructions
• Maintain an accurate inventory of AV and technology assets, including lifecycle tracking and troubleshooting support

What Are We Looking For?

We want a team player who can leverage the strength of the firm to deliver outstanding results and solutions. We are looking for people who embody Modera's core values:

• Confident Humility – a quintessential team player, willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done, with pragmatic optimism
• Contagious Growth Mindset – a continuous learner with intellectual curiosity who strives for excellence and inspires others
• Trusted Relationships – supportive and authentic with mutual respect for colleagues

Qualifications

• Experience in systems administration, infrastructure engineering, or a similar technical role
• Experience administering cloud collaboration platforms such as Microsoft 365, including services like Exchanged Online, Teams, and SharePoint
• Familiarity with Entra ID, identity and access management concepts, conditional access, and role-based access controls
• Experience with Intune/Endpoint Manager or similar endpoint management tools across Windows and mobile devices
• Working experience managing network infrastructure components including wireless, firewalls, switches, DHCP, and DNS
• Understanding of IT security principles and governance practices
• Ability to communicate technical changes clearly to both technical and business audiences
• Strong documentation habits and attention to detail
• Experience with Box administration or integrations, preferred
• Experience transitioning hybrid Active Directory environments toward cloud-based identity, preferred
• Familiarity with platforms such as Meraki, FortiGate, CodeTwo, and Box, preferred
• Experience supporting office relocations, acquisitions, or broader infrastructure transitions, preferred
• PowerShell scripting or automation experience, preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Clear communicator who can translate technical changes for a range of audiences
• Strong organization, documentation discipline, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities effectively
• Proactive approach to standardization, reliability, and continuous improvement
• Collaborative working style with internal stakeholders, vendors, and external partners
• Thoughtful, practical approach to balancing security, usability, and operational needs

Benefits

• Competitive based salary
• Performance based bonus
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
• Generous PTO and leave policies
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Partial remote work
• Salary range: $110,000-145,000
• Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point of market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location, and most importantly, performance in the job role

Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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