Systems Administrator (Singapore)

D. E. SHAW & CO. (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The D.E.Shaw group in Singapore seeks a systems administrator to join its Systems team. The role involves hands-on support for Windows and UNIX environments, storage, and a sophisticated communications infrastructure, with opportunities to work directly with end users and contribute to automation across enterprise technology.

You will partner with global teams, diagnose issues, and address technical challenges in a collaborative work environment, including occasional travel to other offices and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in building technology and helping others use it effectively.
• Analytical skills to resolve unfamiliar problems, improve processes, and advance challenging work.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Windows enterprise environment and familiarity with Microsoft 365.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills for working with global colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on, in-person support for PC hardware, peripheral, and software deployments, mobile device management, videoconferencing and AV equipment, trading floor support, and occasional datacenter work.
• Partner with global teams and vendors to identify, diagnose, and resolve technical and non-technical issues.
• Be responsible for a variety of support and project work across Windows PCs/servers, UNIX servers, mobile devices, and an advanced communications infrastructure.
• Support and project work may include troubleshooting complex issues, administration of infrastructure-level systems, and implementing automation and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Python

PowerShell

Linux

Windows

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The D.E.Shaw group seeks a motivated systems administrator with an impressive record of academic and/or professional achievement to join its Systems team. This team partners with groups firmwide to deliver support, automation, and management fora wide variety of enterprise technology, including a sophisticated Windows and UNIX desktop/server environment, cutting-edge storage and clustered computing solutions, several communications platforms, and state-of-the‑art equipment. The role offers the chance to work directly with end users, address technical challenges, and contribute to a collaborative and engaging work environment.

What you'll do day-to-day

• Provide hands‑on, in‑person support, including PC hardware, peripheral, and software deployments, mobile device management, videoconferencing and AV equipment, trading floor support, and occasional datacenter work.
• Partner with global teams and vendors to identify, diagnose, and resolve both technical and non‑technical issues.
• Be responsible for a variety of support and project work across a wide range of technology, including but not limited to Windows PCs and servers, UNIX servers, mobile devices, and an advanced communications infrastructure.
• Support and project work may include troubleshooting complex technical issues, administration of various infrastructure‑level systems, and implementing automation and efficiency improvements.

What we're looking for

• Demonstrated interest in building technology and helping others use it effectively.
• Proven research and analytical skills to resolve unfamiliar problems, improve processes, and advance challenging work.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Windows enterprise environment and standard applications, such as Microsoft 365, and familiarity with general systems administration, including hardware and software administration and phone, desk‑side, trade floor, AV, conferencing, event, and/or remote user support.
• Well‑developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills for working with global colleagues across a broad set of backgrounds, experiences, and projects.
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, and/or other scripting languages is a plus, as is experience working in a Linux environment.
• Ability to work on‑site five days a week (Monday through Friday) with occasional overtime and weekend assignments.
• A willingness to occasionally travel to our Hong Kong and Shanghai offices. As interaction with Mandarin‑speaking colleagues and stakeholders is to be expected, working proficiency in Mandarin is preferred.
• Talent, curiosity, and motivation- as demonstrated by an impressive history of achievement - are of more interest than any particular skill or experience.