What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Systems Administrator position at Optomi?
Optomi, in partnership with a leading organization focused on financial market integrity and investor protection, is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator.
Position Summary:
The Senior Systems Administrator/Engineer operates with minimal supervision to design, implement, and maintain enterprise Windows infrastructure across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. This role blends traditional systems administration with modern DevOps practices, leveraging virtualization technologies, multi-cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and emerging AI-driven tools to enhance system reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
What the right candidate will enjoy:
- Working in a mission-driven environment that supports market integrity and investor protection
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setting (3 days onsite)
- Driving innovation through cloud, automation, and AI-enhanced infrastructure solutions
- Mentoring junior team members and influencing technical direction
What type of experience the right candidate has:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline
- 5 years of experience in systems administration within enterprise or production environments
- Strong expertise in Windows systems, virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), and hybrid cloud (AWS/Azure)
- Experience with monitoring/diagnostic tools, scripting (PowerShell, Python, etc.), and networking technologies
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, automation, and AI-assisted operational tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
What are the responsibilities of the right candidate:
- Design, implement, and maintain Windows infrastructure across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments
- Architect and manage virtualized systems using VMware and Hyper-V
- Build and support cloud solutions across AWS and Azure following cloud-native principles
- Ensure system reliability, availability, and performance through proactive monitoring and automation
- Implement and optimize monitoring tools, including AI-driven observability and predictive analytics
- Develop and maintain automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code solutions
- Lead troubleshooting efforts across systems, cloud platforms, and network environments
- Enforce security controls and compliance standards using zero-trust principles
- Support disaster recovery (DR), business continuity (BCP), and compliance testing (e.g., SOX)
- Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Application teams to align infrastructure with business goals
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to process improvement initiatives
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to infrastructure and operations
Salary : $75 - $85