Senior Systems Administrator

Role Overview As a senior-level technical resource, you will serve as a technical expert responsible for architecting, implementing, securing, and supporting critical infrastructure within a fast-paced fintech environment. You will own complex systems across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid platforms, while ensuring the highest standards of availability, security, and compliance required of a financial technology organization. What You Will Do Your responsibilities will include serving as the escalation point for complex infrastructure issues, designing and implementing secure infrastructure across private, public, and hybrid cloud environments, and administering and hardening Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 services. Why It Might Be a Fit We are looking for a candidate with deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to lead by example, mentor junior team members, and drive continuous improvement across our ecosystem. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience Minimum 5+ years of progressive systems administration experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or L3 capacity Experience in a fintech, financial services, or similarly regulated industry strongly preferred Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Networking, Azure AD, and Azure Security Center Mastery of Microsoft 365 administration: Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Microsoft 365 Groups architecture Strong experience with Active Directory and Azure Active Directory, including Group Policy, RBAC, and Conditional Access Policies Proficiency with virtualization technologies including VMware vSphere and Citrix Virtual Desktops on Azure Hands-on experience with network technologies: firewalls, Cisco Meraki, DHCP, DNS, VPN, and network segmentation Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet) and scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash) Familiarity with compliance frameworks relevant to fintech: PCI-DSS, SOC 2 Type II, SOX IT General Controls Experience with cloud-based backup solutions and disaster recovery planning Knowledge of Zero Trust security architecture principles and implementation Experience with SIEM tools, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and vulnerability management platforms Familiarity with ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira Service Management) and ITIL best practices Experience with Salesforce administration fundamentals is a plus Ability to write scripts and leverage APIs to automate workflows and integrate systems Benefits Competitive Base Salary Range of $96,300-$154,400 Annual Incentive Compensation Eligibility - Up to 10% annually Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and employer-paid vision plans through UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Flexible Spending Account: Set aside pre-tax dollars from your paycheck to pay for qualified out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, pharmacy or dependent care expenses Lifestyle Spending Account: Employer-sponsored post-tax benefits that allow reimbursement for expenses related to physical, mental and financial well-being 100% Company Paid Insurances: Kapitus fully covers the cost of basic short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as vision insurance Paid Maternity and Parental Leave: Beyond state-mandated leave policies, Kapitus provides company-paid maternity and parental leave Commuter Benefits: We offer pre-tax benefits on parking and commuter expenses to cover travel to and from work LifeBalance Program: Enhance your lifestyle with our LifeBalance membership, which offers discounts on outdoor activities, the arts, health, and fitness Tuition Reimbursement: Pursue further education with up to $5,000 annually in tuition reimbursement Travel Reimbursement: We also offer travel reimbursement for all work-related travel Paid Time Off and Sick Time Retirement Benefits: Our 401K plan is managed through Fidelity, with a 25% match on your contributions, up to 6% of your annual salary #J-18808-Ljbffr Kapitus