Automation System Administrator

100 Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Raymond James is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst to serve as a primary contact for complex, enterprise systems and to lead Level 2 production support and project delivery across automation, analytics, and platform services.

The role requires collaboration with internal customers, IT teams, and vendors, with responsibilities spanning configuration, upgrades, and ongoing operational support in a hybrid office setting in Saint Petersburg, FL. Ineligible for visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of systems administration concepts in enterprise production environments.
• Strong experience with Windows Server administration and Active Directory.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Splunk) for incident response and RCA.
• Familiarity with UiPath or similar RPA platforms.
• Knowledge of data analytics and operational reporting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 2 production support for enterprise automation and analytics platforms.
• Administer, monitor, and maintain cloud and on‑prem environments for availability and security.
• Investigate and resolve complex platform issues with cross‑functional teams.
• Support end‑to‑end automation lifecycle across environments.
• Create runbooks and operational documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

On-call readiness

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's: Accounting

Bachelor's: Business Administration

High School

Tools

Splunk

UiPath

Alteryx

Tableau

Power BI

Windows Server

Active Directory

Orchestrator

Job description

Acts as a senior systems analyst and primary point of contact for complex, enterprise‑scale systems with broad business impact, providing both Level 2 production support and project delivery across automation, analytics, and platform services. Acts as the lead on complex or escalated issues, independently investigating, analyzing, and resolving problems while applying strong domain knowledge and an understanding of financial services standards. Works extensively with internal customers, cross‑functional IT teams, and vendors to plan, configure, support, and enhance systems, including design input, environment setup, upgrades, and ongoing operational support. Applies specialized business and technical expertise to significant initiatives spanning multiple technology teams and business units, delivering solutions aligned with enterprise standards and objectives. Uses analytical thinking, reporting, and data interpretation to inform recommendations, identify trends, and measure system performance, while providing guidance and direction to junior team members as needed.

Job Description

This position follows our hybrid-friendly schedule, so you get the best of both worlds – flexibility and collaboration. In office days will be 3 days per week in our St Petersburg, FL Corporate Office. Please note: This role is NOT eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 2 production support for enterprise automation and analytics platforms, including UiPath and Alteryx.
• Administer, monitor, and maintain cloud and on‑prem environments to ensure system availability, security, and performance.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex platform and automation issues, performing root‑cause analysis and coordinating with IT and vendor teams as needed.
• Support the end‑to‑end automation lifecycle, including deployments, upgrades, and production support across development, test, pre‑production, and production environments.
• Monitor platform health, logs, and alerts to meet SLA and uptime requirements.
• Manage system configurations, user access, licensing, and upgrades in alignment with security and enterprise standards.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, security, and identity teams to support stable and scalable environments.
• Create and maintain runbooks, operational documentation, and environment details.
• Assist with capacity planning, performance monitoring, and disaster recovery support.
• Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve operational and maintenance processes.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge Areas

• Advanced knowledge of systems administration concepts, principles, and practices in enterprise production environments.
• Strong experience with Windows Server administration, including Active Directory, DNS, access controls, and domain‑based configurations.
• Knowledge of application and web technologies supporting automation, analytics, and distributed systems.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Splunk) to support system availability, incident response, and root‑cause analysis.
• Understanding of virtualization concepts and technologies, including virtual machine operations in on‑prem and cloud environments.
• Knowledge of network and security fundamentals, including firewalls, authentication, and secure connectivity.
• Familiarity with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery concepts and technologies for critical systems.
• Working knowledge of UiPath or similar RPA platforms (e.g., Blue Prism), including Orchestrator, Studio, Robots, and cloud delivery models.
• Knowledge of data analytics and operational reporting concepts, including incident trend analysis and platform performance reporting.
• Familiarity with workflow‑based analytics tools (e.g. Alteryx) is desirable.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to identify issues, analyze logs and data from multiple sources, determine root cause, and recommend effective solutions.
• Experience supporting enterprise automation platforms, including UiPath or similar RPA technologies, with exposure to Automation Cloud, Automation Suite, or standalone deployments preferred.
• Proficiency in Windows Server operational support, including access management, monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Ability to use monitoring, ticketing, and analytics tools (e.g., Splunk, ServiceNow) to identify trends, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Experience creating dashboards and reports using tools such as Tableau and Power BI to support incident reporting, system health, and performance tracking.
• Familiarity with Alteryx Server administration and workflow‑based analytics to support reporting and data needs.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to engineers, business users, and support teams.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across infrastructure, security, cloud, development, and vendor teams to resolve production issues.
• Ability to manage priorities in a Level 2 production support environment while meeting SLA commitments.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining current technical and professional knowledge in automation, systems administration, and analytics technologies.
• Customer‑focused mindset with the ability to build productive internal and external relationships.
• Willingness to participate in on‑call rotations and work non‑standard hours, including nights or weekends, as required.

Education

Education Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, High School (HS) (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - 6 to 10 years

Certifications

Travel Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

Compensation & Benefits

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions.

This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

Company Culture & Values

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client‑first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long‑term view. We expect our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

Raymond James is a diversified financial services company providing wealth management, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Founded in 1962 in St. Petersburg, Florida, rather than on Wall Street, we have always embraced being a different kind of financial services firm. Today, Raymond James has locations and subsidiaries across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF.

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