System Administrator

Company Description Vichara is a Financial Services focused products and services firm headquartered in NY and building systems for some of the largest i-banks and hedge funds in the world. Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced System Administrator with deep expertise in Cloud, VDI technologies, and financial applications to join our growing team of 60 professionals.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our IT infrastructure's secure, efficient, and scalable operation, supporting the needs of our traders, portfolio managers, and other staff across a Cloud and VDI environment, and seamlessly integrating with critical financial applications. Responsibilities: Maintain and support IT infrastructure: Manage both on-premises and cloud-based servers, network devices, desktops, laptops, printers, and other hardware and software, ensuring compatibility and seamless integration with financial applications.

Implement and manage security protocols: Ensure data security and compliance with industry regulations across the entire IT stack, including cloud environments, VDI deployments, and access to sensitive financial data. Operate and optimize cloud infrastructure:

Design, deploy, and manage workloads on leading cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) while optimizing costs and resources, with a focus on supporting financial applications. Manage and administer VDI environment: Implement, configure, and maintain a secure and scalable Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution to deliver desktops and financial applications remotely.

Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting: Resolve technical issues efficiently, both for on-premises, cloud-based resources, and financial applications.

Install and configure software applications:

Keep software updated and optimized for performance across all environments, including critical financial applications like Bloomberg, CapIQ, Markit, and Investment Management systems such as Advent Geneva. Provide user support: Assist employees with technical problems related to physical and virtual desktops, cloud applications, network connectivity, and financial applications.

Document IT procedures and processes: Create and maintain clear documentation for internal purposes, including specific procedures for cloud, VDI management, and financial application integration. Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies:

Continuously learn and adapt to new developments in the IT field, focusing on cloud, VDI, and financial technology advancements. Qualifications Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Minimum 10 years of experience as a System Administrator, preferably in a financial services environment. Strong understanding of server administration, network protocols, security best practices, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), VDI technologies, and financial applications like Bloomberg, CapIQ, Markit, and Investment Management systems. Experience with system backup and disaster recovery procedures, including cloud-based backup solutions for financial data.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment at the forefront of technology adoption within the financial services industry. Be part of a team that is passionate about achieving success and leveraging innovative solutions.

Continuous learning and development opportunities to stay ahead of the curve in cloud, VDI, and financial technologies. Additional Information Compensation - 200K Benefits: Extended health care Dental care Life insurance