System Administrator

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.

What You’ll Do

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

Required Qualifications

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

Nice to Have

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