Vendor Systems Administrator

Posted:
6/25/2024, 2:26:43 PM

Location(s):
New York, New York, United States ⋅ New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security ⋅ Software Engineering

Verition Fund Management LLC (“Verition”) is a multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund founded in 2008.  Verition focuses on global investment strategies including Global Credit, Global Convertible, Volatility & Capital Structure Arbitrage, Event-Driven Investing, Equity Long/Short & Capital Markets Trading, and Global Quantitative Trading.

We are looking for a Vendor Systems Administrator who will help provide day-to-day support and maintenance for third party systems and applications. 

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
  • Coordinate with external vendors to resolve technical issues and implement system upgrades.
  • Implement and maintain automation tools and scripts to streamline operational tasks.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of DevOps best practices and processes.
  • Participate in the planning and execution of system upgrades and migrations.
  • Document system configurations, processes, and procedures.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years in a similar role within the financial industry, preferably in hedge funds or asset management.
  • Experience in vendor relationship management, contract negotiations, SLA management.
  • Proficiency in administering and supporting third-party vendor systems (e.g., trading platforms, risk management systems).
  • Strong understanding of Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems.
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (AWS preferred).
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible (preferred), Puppet, or Chef.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.
  • Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols.
  • Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and proactive issue mitigation skills.
  • Excellent communication skills for technical teams, traders, portfolio managers, and vendors.

 

 

Salary Range
$130,000$180,000 USD