Job Description

Our Client is seeking a well-rounded System Admin/ Cloud Engineer to join a high-performing team within a dynamic financial services environment. This is a hands-on, permanent position offering the opportunity to work closely with leadership and play a key role in supporting and evolving the firm’s technology infrastructure. The role reports directly to the Head of Technology and will be based full-time on-site at the firm’s downtown Manhattan headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Ownership : Manage and support the firm’s infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments (Azure/AWS), including colocation and backup strategies.
• Project Leadership : Lead and execute critical infrastructure initiatives such as cloud-based disaster recovery, platform integration, and scalability to support expansion into areas like securities lending, custody, and investment banking.
• System Integration : Oversee and improve integration of trading, back-office, and accounting systems including platforms like Inteliclear, Broadridge, NetSuite, Bloomberg, and others.
• Automation & Scripting : Automate operational processes and data flows using scripting languages, preferably Python.
• Security & Compliance : Maintain secure infrastructure practices aligned with financial regulatory requirements, including FINRA.
• Client & End-User Support : Provide deskside support as needed and collaborate with MSPs to resolve issues; onboard new clients via secure VPN integration.
• Device Management : Administer mobile and desktop devices using MDM tools (Intune preferred), ensuring appropriate security, access control, and backup solutions.

Required Experience & Skills

• Broker-Dealer Experience : Direct experience working in a broker-dealer or financial services environment, with a clear understanding of trade lifecycle (stocks, bonds, ETFs).
• Cloud Engineering : 3–6 years of experience managing cloud infrastructure, with hands-on exposure to Microsoft Azure and/or AWS.
• Platform Integration : Proven experience supporting and integrating line-of-business applications in trading and finance environments.
• Infrastructure Proficiency :
• Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange Online, Teams, Security & Compliance Center)
• Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Group Policy
• Basic networking (VPN, firewalls, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP)
• Scripting : Strong preference for Python; PowerShell also considered.
• Protocols : Familiarity with FIX protocol, MQ, and trading system integrations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mobile device management platforms (Intune preferred)
• Familiarity with IT security tools, patch management, and compliance frameworks
• Exposure to financial applications such as FIS Phase 3, Bloomberg, Broadridge, and NetSuite

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Comfortable working in a lean team and managing broad responsibilities independently.
• Highly motivated to contribute strategically and technically to the firm’s evolving infrastructure.

Additional Details

• Location : On-site, 5 days/week at the firm’s NYC headquarters; occasional travel to Midtown office possible.
• Schedule : Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM), with flexibility for after-hours support as needed.
• Compensation : Competitive salary with performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Employment Type : Full-time; open to contract-to-perm arrangements.
• Background Checks : FINRA-compliant screening including credit, fingerprinting, education, and employment verification.

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