HedgeServ is a leading global fund administrator with more than $450 billion in assets under administration across all investment vehicles including Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, UCITS, Hybrid Credit Managers, Funds of Funds and Managed Account Platforms. We optimize our clients’ experience using unique proprietary technology coupled with robotic process automation, intuitive digital programs powered by machine learning, and enhanced by an extensive proprietary transaction data set. HedgeServ’s entrepreneurial and innovative spirit cultivates a productive and agile environment enabling its team to anticipate clients’ needs and consistently deliver solutions in real time. Led by the most experienced team of industry experts, HedgeServ with 1,500+ professionals around the globe expertly provides customizable solutions for their clients’ risk, portfolio management, middle office, investor relations, accounting, regulatory, compliance, and tax services. Since its inception in 2008, HedgeServ has received numerous accolades, including Top Overall Administrator and #1 rankings for Fund Accounting, Reporting & Reporting Technology, Client Service, Investor Services, Alternative Fund Expertise, and Regulatory Expertise.
HedgeServ is a progressive company with continuously evolving ways of working to ensure a future-focused mindset. Our employees benefit from a robust career development framework and clear learning paths which outline career trajectory, training and progression plans. HedgeServ supports employees through a variety of offerings, including remote and hybrid working arrangements, and fully paid comprehensive health and well-being benefits. HedgeServ was recognized as a Next Gen employer by RippleMatch on its list of 100 top workplaces for Generation Z for 2022. HedgeServ operates 13 offices in the United States, Grand Cayman, Ireland, Poland, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, Philippines and Australia.
Job Description
The Enterprise Engineering team is looking for a highly motivated Lead Systems Engineer who will be responsible for the deployment and management of cloud-based and virtual infrastructure. This role requires experience in system administration, scripting, automation, and a background in coordinating with multiple teams.
The successful candidate will be a skilled engineer that knows how to execute and innovate in a modern, dynamic, and high-pressure environment. Additionally, the engineer should have experience in mentoring and leading others.
Please note this role will be hybrid in Dallas, TX or Raleigh, NC. Visa sponsorship will not be offered at this time.
Role Responsibilities
- Perform day to day administration for Windows based operating systems and collaboration platforms such as O365/M365.
- Lead technical projects, as well as perform emergency maintenance on activities requiring special knowledge.
- Recommend, write, and maintain scripts to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the environment.
- Work with external vendors and internal team members in providing technical and costs-based information related to new projects.
- Plan, test and implement solutions in our Data Center and in the Cloud (AWS or Others).
- Define optimal architecture and design of new solutions based on requirements.
Required Skills/Experience
- Windows, Active Directory, Exchange Online, ADFS/Azure, PowerShell, PKI, Virtualization Technologies – VMWare/Citrix
Desired Skills/Experience
- Very strong experience with Microsoft Clustering Services (Failover and NLB)
- Good understanding of core concepts for Networking, Virtualization and Storage.
- Possess excellent technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strongly self-motivated to overcome challenges and identify new opportunities for process improvement
- Be part of an on-call rotation
- Highly driven to constantly improve skills and gain new knowledge
- Excellent written and oral communication with an emphasis on building a stronger team
- Working experience building Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) is a plus
- Working experience building OS images with Packer is a plus
- Ability to mentor and lead others via strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide direction and coaching
- Possessing any of the following certification would be a distinctive advantage (MCSA, MCSE, VCP, CCNA, ACSA)