System Administrator

Systems Administrator Position Summary: Our partner, a leading financial institution, is expanding its IT Operations team by adding a Systems Administrator. This is a hands‑on role focused on maintaining and securing a large‑scale Windows and VMware environment in a regulated enterprise setting. The new hire will work alongside the existing SysAdmin, taking ownership of patching, vulnerability remediation, and backups while supporting daily infrastructure operations. The focus isn’t constant firefighting; it’s stability, automation, and proactive improvement. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys running a clean, secure environment and wants to deepen their Windows and VMware expertise within a mature, process‑driven IT organization. Experience and Education: BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Arts or equivalent experience/field 5+ years of hands‑on experience in Windows systems administration Exposure to VMware virtualization (vSphere/ESXi) in production environments Experience in regulated or compliance‑driven industries (banking, finance, healthcare, etc.) Background with patch management and vulnerability remediation tools Experience supporting Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and GPOs Familiarity with scripting and automation (PowerShell preferred) Participation in audits, change control, or compliance processes (PCI, SOX, or similar) Skills and Strengths: Windows Server Administration VMware vSphere Active Directory DNS DHCP Group Policy Management PowerShell Quest KACE Qualys Veeam Backup & Replication Patch Management Vulnerability Remediation Change Control Infrastructure Monitoring Backup Validation Documentation Automation Scripting Compliance Awareness Security Best Practices Primary Job Responsibilities: Manage and maintain Windows Server infrastructure (accounts, GPOs, DNS, DHCP, permissions) Administer VMware environments and assist with system‑level troubleshooting Oversee automated patching via Quest KACE and remediate failed deployments Review vulnerability scans, prioritize issues, and perform remediation actions Maintain and validate system backups with Veeam Write and modify PowerShell scripts for automation and configuration management Collaborate with Systems Engineer and IT Architect on infrastructure improvements Participate in change management, compliance reviews, and incident response Support day‑to‑day server escalations from Help Desk and ensure environment uptime Maintain accurate documentation and asset inventories Proactively identify system optimization opportunities Participate in audit preparation and compliance reporting Contribute to knowledge‑sharing playbooks and process documentation Support cybersecurity initiatives as part of incident response activities Communicate effectively across IT teams and leadership Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Banking and Investment Banking Location and Compensation Miami, FL – Compensation: $131,040 – $189,280 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr