System Administrator

Job Description

Our client, a global investment firm based in New York, is hiring a hands-on IT pro to be the go-to tech resource in its NYC office. You’ll handle day-to-day end-user support, run point with the firm’s MSP, and own real admin work in a cloud-first Azure environment. It’s a lean team, so you’ll get variety and plenty of ownership, reporting directly to the Head of Technology.

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What You’ll Do

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• Be the primary onsite IT support for the NY office and support remote colleagues in other offices (Windows and Mac)
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• Act as the main liaison with the MSP on escalations, issue resolution, and ongoing support
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• Run onboarding and offboarding, including device provisioning, accounts, and access
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• Set up and support conference room AV and office tech (laptops, docks, printers, network, Wi-Fi)
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• Administer Azure resources, RBAC, governance, and cost management
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• Manage Entra ID, including SSO, MFA, and Conditional Access
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• Handle endpoint management and security through Intune, MDM, VPN, and patching
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• Manage Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online, including permissions, retention, and intranet content
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• Build GitHub Actions pipelines and automate tasks with PowerShell
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• Provide light Linux server support for the dev team
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• Track asset inventory and help with backup, DR testing, and office moves
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Required Qualifications

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• 5+ years in systems or cloud administration, including 3+ years with Azure
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• Hands-on experience with Entra ID, Intune, and Microsoft 365 administration
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• Proficiency in PowerShell
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• Experience with GitHub Actions or similar CI/CD
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• Support experience across Windows and macOS
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• Linux administration experience
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• Experience working with or alongside an MSP
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• Hands-on experience with conference room AV
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• Experience in financial services or professional services
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• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field
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Nice to Have

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• Infrastructure as Code experience
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• Exposure to AI platforms like Claude, Azure OpenAI, or Copilot
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• Certifications such as AZ-104, MD-102, or SC-300
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