Systems Administrator

Posted:
8/28/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Florida, United States ⋅ Miami, Florida, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security ⋅ Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

Join a team that values your ambition and empowers your growth

 

At Corient, we help high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families to enjoy a full life, while enabling them to preserve their wealth for future generations, and provide for the people, causes and communities they care about. We focus on exceeding expectations, simplifying lives, and establishing legacies that last for generations. We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team. If you want to work for a company that values your contributions and supports your growth, we would like to meet you.

Location: Chicago, Illinois or Miami, Florida 

Overview 

This position will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing Corient’s IT infrastructure to ensure smooth operations across all departments. 

This position will report to VP, Strategy & Operations.

Responsibilities  

  • System Maintenance and Monitoring: Proactively monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot our network, servers, and virtual environments to ensure high availability and performance.  

  • Security Management: Implement and maintain security measures to safeguard our systems, data, and network against unauthorized access and cyber threats.  

  • Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the existing SharePoint and Teams environment to include efforts in enhancing and maintaining SharePoint sites, creating team and department portals/sites, workflows, reports and web parts, architecture, and user support. 

  • Provide technical expertise to develop, support, enhance, troubleshoot, and maintain the SharePoint, Teams, and other O365 Apps. 

  • Administer the environments and ensure they are compliant with good practices and standards. 

  • Design, develop, implement content management, forms, and customizations where needed. 

  • User Support: Provide technical support and assistance to end users on hardware, software, and network-related issues; resolve problems promptly to minimize downtime.  

  • Backup and Disaster Recovery: Develop and execute backup and disaster recovery plans; regularly test backups to ensure data integrity and availability in case of emergencies.  

  • System Upgrades and Patch Management: Plan and execute system upgrades, installations, and configurations; manage patch deployment and ensure systems are up to date with the latest security patches.  

  • Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate documentation of systems, configurations, procedures, and IT assets; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.  

  • Collaboration and Training: Work collaboratively with IT team members and other departments to support technology initiatives and projects; provide training and guidance to users as needed.  

  • Work with end users and other support staff to configure, troubleshoot and maintain all layers of Microsoft 365 platform. 

  • Support migration to Office 365 using tools like Sharegate. 

 

Qualifications & Requirements  

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred) or equivalent work experience.  

  • Proven experience as a Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, or similar role in a corporate IT environment, preferably within the financial services industry.  

  • Strong knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN) and Microsoft Windows Server environments.  

  • Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).  

  • Proficiency in system security measures and best practices; familiarity with firewall administration and intrusion detection/prevention systems.  

  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues independently and efficiently.  

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders at all levels.  

  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), CompTIA Network+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)) are a plus.  

 

Competencies listing for Job Family  

 

Accuracy  

Change Management  

Communication  

Confidentiality/Discretion  

Continuous Improvement Mindset  

Creativity  

Detail Oriented  

End User Focus  

Follow Through  

Innovation  

Investigative Mindset  

Judgement  

Leadership  

Prioritization  

Problem Solving  

Product Mindset  

Project Management  

Responsiveness  

Risk Management  

Teamwork  

Technical Proficiency  

Time management

Physical Requirements

  • This position requires the physical capabilities to work in an office environment, which may include prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Corient seeks to make reasonable accommodations that enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties when possible.

  • This position may require the ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

  • This position is required to work onsite 4 days per week.

U.S. Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.

  • Must be willing to submit to a background investigation; any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. For U.S. employment opportunities, Corient hires U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. Corient will require proof of work authorization.

  • Corient participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

  • Must be willing to execute Corient’s Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, which require, among other things, post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation, confidentiality, and non-disclosure.

What You Can Expect from Us

Our dedication to the Employee Experience at Corient is aimed at supporting, empowering, and inspiring our talented team through:

  • Flexible & Hybrid Work Program 

  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching 

  • Four Medical Plan options that is generously subsidized by Corient

  • Employer paid Dental, Vision & Life and AD&D Insurance 

  • Employer paid Short-term & Long-term Disability  

  • Paid Maternity & Parental Leave 

  • Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts

  • Dependent Care FSA 

  • Commuter & Transit FSA 

  • Corporate Discount Program - Perkspot 

  • Training Reimbursement  

  • Paid Professional Designations  

  • Giving back to the community - Volunteer days 

Corient is one of the fastest-growing wealth management platforms in the United States. We serve more than 10,000 clients and manage over $100 billion of assets through offices located across the country. We combine a boutique's personal service, creativity and objective advice with the extensive resources and vast intellectual capital of an innovative industry leader to create a profoundly different wealth management experience for our clients. 

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be recruited and, if applicable, selected and employed without regard to sex, race, religion, marital status, veteran status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, creed, ancestry, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.