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Job Description: Senior Systems Engineer
Remote - US
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We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Senior Systems Engineer to provide expert level engineering, administration, and optimization of the firm’s Systems/Compute infrastructure. This role is critical to ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our enterprise systems while driving innovation and efficiency across the environment.  

As a senior member of the Systems team, you will collaborate closely with the Manager of Systems to align system strategies with firmwide objectives; lead the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of compute and virtualization platforms; provide mentorship and guidance to the Systems team, fostering technical growth and operational excellence; and champion best practices, system automation, and performance optimization initiatives.  

Responsibilities 

Design, implement, and manage the firm’s core systems, including compute, networks, storage, Exchange, physical and virtual servers, Active Directory and Group Policy, Certificate Services, authentication platforms, and remote access/mobility solutions.  
Administer and support cloud-based platforms and services such as Microsoft Azure, Office 365, and AWS.  
Monitor, maintain, and optimize system performance to ensure reliability, scalability, and security.  
Perform routine, scheduled, and long-term maintenance, as well as user-facing service tasks, to maintain a high standard of operational excellence.  
Provide expert-level escalation support for complex technical issues.  
Mentor internal IT team members in network and systems operations, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer across the firm.  
Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including processes, procedures, troubleshooting guides, training materials, and change management records.  
Build and maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and IT service providers to support operational and project needs.  
Participate in the on-call rotation to provide after-hours support as needed.  
Be available for occasional overtime, non-standard hours, or travel in support of projects and operational needs. Ensure integrations are secure, efficient, and aligned with enterprise architecture and governance standards. 
Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with relevant security protocols and regulations in collaboration with Information Security, Applications, and Infrastructure teams. 
Collaborate with appropriate cross-functional technology teams to complete risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate potential security vulnerabilities. 
Maintain documentation of data flows, API endpoints, schemas, and integration logic. 
Contributes to the selection, implementation, and optimization of integration platforms.  
Support data quality, integrity, and reconciliation efforts across systems.