System Administrator

About Luma Financial Technologies Founded in 2018, Luma Financial Technologies (“Luma”) has pioneered a cutting‑edge fintech software platform that has been adopted by broker/dealer firms, RIA offices, and private banks around the world. By using Luma, institutional and retail investors have a fully customizable, independent, buy‑side technology platform that helps financial teams more efficiently learn about, research, purchase, and manage alternative investments as well as annuities. Luma gives these users the ability to oversee the full, end‑to‑end process lifecycle by offering a suite of solutions. These include education resources and training materials; creation and pricing of custom structured products; electronic order entry; and post‑trade management. By prioritizing transparency and ease of use, Luma is a multi‑issuer, multi‑wholesaler, and multi‑product option that advisors can utilize to best meet their clients’ specific portfolio needs. Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, Luma also has offices in New York, NY, Miami, FL, Zurich, Switzerland and Lisbon, Portugal. For more information, please visit Luma’s website. About Luma Financial Technologies Founded in 2018, Luma Financial Technologies (“Luma”) has pioneered a cutting‑edge fintech software platform that has been adopted by broker/dealer firms, RIA offices, and private banks around the world. By using Luma, institutional and retail investors have a fully customizable, independent, buy‑side technology platform that helps financial teams more efficiently learn about, research, purchase, and manage alternative investments as well as annuities. Luma gives these users the ability to oversee the full, end‑to‑end process lifecycle by offering a suite of solutions. These include education resources and training materials; creation and pricing of custom structured products; electronic order entry; and post‑trade management. By prioritizing transparency and ease of use, Luma is a multi‑issuer, multi‑wholesaler, and multi‑product option that advisors can utilize to best meet their clients’ specific portfolio needs. Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, Luma also has offices in New York, NY, Miami, FL, Zurich, Switzerland and Lisbon, Portugal. For more information, please visit Luma’s website. About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Administrator to join our IT operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and scalability of our enterprise technical environments. You will lead infrastructure upgrades, automate routine administrative tasks, and serve as the highest tier of internal technical support. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of system architecture and a strategic mindset to align our technology with broader business goals. What You'll Do Infrastructure Design & Maintenance: Plan, test, and implement enterprise-level server, storage, and network configurations across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Automation & Scripting: Develop custom scripts using PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate repetitive administration tasks and maximize system efficiency. Security & Compliance: Implement routine security patching, manage access controls through Active Directory, and perform vulnerability scanning to safeguard infrastructure. Disaster Recovery: Design, test, and maintain robust data backup schedules, retention policies, and business continuity plans to guarantee zero data loss. Performance Optimization: Monitor infrastructure health and fine‑tune resource allocations to eliminate system bottlenecks and ensure high availability. Technical Leadership: Serve as the primary escalation point for Tier 2/3 engineering problems while coaching and mentoring junior team members. Vendor & Project Management: Coordinate directly with external hardware, software, and cloud service vendors to evaluate new technologies and manage system migrations. Qualifications Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience). Experience: 5–10 years of professional systems administration experience in a medium to large enterprise environments. Operating Systems: Advanced expertise managing and troubleshooting Windows and Mac OS environments, Active Directory, Group Policies, or AWS deployments. Virtualization & Cloud: Deep experience with virtualization platforms like VMware or Hyper‑V, alongside cloud environments such as AWS or Microsoft Azure. Networking Fundamentals: Strong grasp of core network infrastructure, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and firewalls. Soft Skills: Excellent root‑cause problem‑solving capabilities under pressure, alongside the communication skills required to translate technical ideas to non‑technical stakeholders. Preferred Certifications: Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator / AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Platform experience: Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Rippling and Snowflake Industry Exposure: Prior Exposure to fintech, insurance or broader finance services organizations. The Pay Range For This Role Is 105,000 - 130,000 USD per year (Cincinnati) 135,000 - 160,000 USD per year (New York) #J-18808-Ljbffr