Senior IT Systems Administrator

Who We Are Verve has created a more efficient and privacy-focused way to buy and monetize advertising. Verve is an ecosystem of demand and supply technologies fusing data, media, and technology together to deliver results and growth to both advertisers and publishers - no matter the screen or location, no matter who, what, or where a customer is. With 30 offices across the globe and with an eye on servicing forward-thinking advertising customers, Verve’s solutions are trusted by more than 90 of the United States’ top 100 advertisers, 4,000 publishers globally, and the world’s top demand-side platforms. Learn more at verve.com. Verve For Advertisers is a technology company that empowers brands and agencies to connect moments of discovery and drive measurable outcomes across screens. As part of Verve, we've unified the company's demand-side offering, bringing together the largest on-site search intent dataset outside of walled gardens, direct SDK integrations with top apps, alongside data partnerships with 3M+ websites and LLMs. Our technology captures both what consumers do and why they do it, delivering high-fidelity audiences, insights, and activation across premium omnichannel inventory. We're seeking a Senior IT Systems Administrator to keep our company running smoothly. The ideal candidate is a level-headed, hands-on specialist with deep experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting hardware and software. You're fluent in MacOS, Windows, Google Workspace, Microsoft O365, WiFi networks, and current security protocols. You'll provide direct support to team members while driving long-term operational IT projects. Responsibilities Infrastructure & Project Leadership Own and drive long-term IT infrastructure projects from scoping through delivery including network upgrades, cloud migrations, security hardening, and tooling improvements Develop and maintain technical roadmaps aligned with business goals, collaborating with leadership to prioritize initiatives Design, implement, and continuously improve automated provisioning and systems management pipelines (CI/CD for IT tooling, endpoint management) Research and evaluate new technologies, tools, and vendors; lead proof-of-concept efforts and make recommendations Plan capacity, budget, and resourcing for infrastructure initiatives, and report progress, risks, and outcomes to leadership System Administration Support Serve as technical escalation point for the Systems Administrator team and step in on complex issues, mentor, and help build team knowledge Assist with or own high-complexity onboarding and offboarding workflows, ensuring security and access policies are followed Perform and improve maintenance activities: backups, patch management, license audits, and monitoring Create and improve IT documentation and internal knowledge bases Respond to critical incidents and drive root cause analysis and permanent resolution Security & Networking Manage firewall policies and office infrastructure Participate in security improvement initiatives including vulnerability management, access reviews, and compliance efforts (SOX) Monitor infrastructure for threats and anomalies; lead response and remediation efforts Administer identity and access management; SSO, MFA, and lifecycle provisioning across Google Workspace, Office 365, and Slack Maintain network architecture (VLANs, routing, DNS/DHCP, Wi-Fi) and Cisco Meraki hardware across office locations Programming & Automation Write scripts and tooling (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar) to automate repetitive workflows, improve reliability, and reduce manual toil Provide support with audit and compliance evidence collection (e.g. SOX) across cloud and SaaS platforms Establish version control, testing, and documentation standards for IT scripts and tooling using Git-based workflows Build dashboards and alerting to surface system health, license usage, and anomalies before they become incidents Right Person Indicators Major initiatives land cleanly. You can scope, sequence, and deliver migrations, integrations, audits, and infrastructure upgrades on schedule with minimal disruption to the business. The Systems Administrator team levels up. You can resolve complex escalations, actively transfer knowledge, and build the team's capability so that over time fewer issues reach you than did a quarter ago. Manual toil measurably drops. You can replace repetitive workflows with reliable automation, make provisioning and onboarding faster, and drive down error rates - freeing the whole team to focus on higher-value work. The security posture strengthens visibly. You can track and close vulnerabilities on a predictable cadence, make access reviews routine rather than fire drills, and keep SOX and compliance evidence clean, complete, and audit-ready. Incidents are handled with maturity. You can bring a fast, calm response to critical issues and drive real root-cause analysis rather than band‑aid, so the same problem doesn't resurface. The roadmap is proactive, not reactive. You can anticipate where the infrastructure and business are heading and propose initiatives ahead of need, rather than only responding to what breaks. Requirements 5-8 years of experience in IT Systems Administration or infrastructure roles in a corporate environment Advanced proficiency with Office 365 and Google Workspace Strong experience with automated deployment and MDM platforms (Intune, Mosyle, Kandji, JAMF, or equivalent) for Mac and Windows Solid networking foundation: routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, DHCP, DNS Hands‑on experience managing and troubleshooting firewall and network hardware (Cisco Meraki experience strongly preferred) Scripting or programming proficiency in at least one language (Python, Bash, PowerShell, Go, or similar) Experience with identity and access management: Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, or equivalent SSO/IdP Demonstrated ability to independently manage multi‑month infrastructure or process improvement projects Experience with video conferencing systems (Zoom, Google Meet, meeting hardware) Jira/Confluence administration experience a plus Excellent communication skills: able to write clear technical documentation and present recommendations Benefits Competitive salary Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health resources 401(k) match and generous PTO Hybrid work environment (NYC office) Free lunch for onsite team members in NYC Volunteer Opportunities Opportunities for professional development in a high-growth ad tech company Salary $100,000 - $110,000 USD Greater NY-area Residents: We currently have a hybrid remote work policy. All Verve For Advertisers employees living within a 90-minute (one way) commute of our NYC office are expected to be in the office three days per week. We’re open to allowing the right person to learn our industry on the job. We welcome diversity and non-traditional paths into all of our roles. We believe in hiring the right person as opposed to the right combination of keywords. Verve 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. If you are a California resident subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act, click here to understand how Verve processes your personal information and how you can exercise your rights. 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