IT Systems Administrator

D.A. Davidson Companies; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) & ESOP

Paid holidays

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Insurance discounts

Gift matching

Volunteer day program

Job summary

D.A. Davidson Companies is a growing, independent, employee‑owned firm headquartered in Denver.

This Systems Administrator role provides technical ownership of our computer systems and infrastructure to ensure a secure, efficient environment across servers, workstations, core apps, and related technologies. You’ll support active directory, Azure, VMware, and Windows platforms, troubleshoot complex issues, document designs, and collaborate with IT teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combo of education, experience, and certs.
• Experience administering enterprise computer systems in business environments.
• Scripting/automation, backup & DR, virtualization, endpoint management, monitoring.
• Hands-on with AD, Windows, Azure, M365, Office, VMware or equivalent tech.
• Able to troubleshoot complex issues with strong analytical skills.
• Able to design and maintain system designs, standards, procedures, configurations.
• Strong communication, judgment, and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Administer, support, manage, monitor, maintain, and improve systems and infrastructure.
• Provide ownership and SME for assigned platforms and services.
• Investigate and resolve escalated tickets, outages, and incidents; coordinate resources as needed.
• Maintain system availability, security, capacity, and performance.
• Design, implement, and test backup, disaster recovery, and availability solutions.
• Develop automation and monitoring to reduce manual effort and risk.
• Lead or participate in projects, migrations, upgrades, and lifecycle activities.
• Contribute to standards, roadmaps, and operational practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Documentation

Mentoring

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent

Tools

Active Directory

Windows OS

Azure

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Office

VMware

Job description

D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee-owned company with a rich history spanning 90 years. We are dedicated to conducting our business in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and delivering outstanding service to our clients and each other. We support a friendly, open and supportive culture, and encourage candid communication and productive engagement that make our companies and each of us better. Just as we work to improve our clients’ financial well-being, we also work to strengthen local communities—and giving back is one of our core values. You can learn more about our company culture and impact in our latest annual report.

Summary/Function

Directly support, administer, and provide technical ownership of D.A. Davidson computer systems and infrastructure to maintain a secure, effective, and efficient technology environment throughout the company. The role supports virtual and physical server and workstation infrastructure, core enterprise applications, and ancillary technologies. The Systems Administrator serves as a technical resource for assigned platforms and contributes to operational support, automation, system design, project delivery, system availability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, professional experience, and certifications
• Demonstrated experience supporting and administering computer systems in a business or enterprise environment
• Working knowledge of scripting and automation, backup and disaster recovery, virtualization, endpoint management, and systems monitoring
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Windows operating systems, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, and VMware virtualization or comparable enterprise technologies
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and operational issues using sound analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to design, document, diagram, implement, and maintain system designs, standards, procedures, and technical configurations
• Strong oral and written communication skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to excellent customer service
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage priorities, lead assigned initiatives, and provide technical guidance to other staff
• Relevant Microsoft Azure and VMware certifications are preferred. Advanced certifications may be required based on assigned responsibilities
• Ability to safely lift and carry as much as 50 pounds when required
• Ability to travel as needed
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable attendance and pass required background checks

Duties

• Administer, support, manage, monitor, maintain, and improve computer systems, infrastructure, enterprise applications, operating systems, and related hardware
• Provide technical ownership and subject matter expertise for assigned platforms, systems, technologies, and services
• Investigate and resolve escalated tickets, complex operational issues, outages, and major incidents, escalating or coordinating resources as appropriate based on severity
• Proactively and reactively maintain appropriate levels of system availability, security, capacity, and performance
• Design, implement, maintain, test, and improve backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and availability solutions
• Identify, develop, and implement scripting, automation, and monitoring improvements that reduce manual effort and operational risk
• Participate in or lead long‑term projects, strategic initiatives, system implementations, upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle activities
• Contribute to system design decisions, technical standards, technology roadmaps, and operational practices for assigned technologies
• Create and maintain accurate technical documentation, system design diagrams, support procedures, standards, and knowledge articles
• Review, follow, and update D.A. Davidson policies and procedures where appropriate
• Collaborate with IT teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and service providers to deliver effective technology solutions and resolve service issues
• Provide technical guidance, knowledge transfer, and mentoring to systems staff and other support teams
• Participate in after‑hours maintenance, incident response, and on‑call activities when assigned
• Perform any other duties as assigned

What we offer

Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and perks including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company 401(k)and ESOP contribution
• Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap)
• Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles
• Charitable gift‑matching program
• Davidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work

The potential base pay hiring range for this role is $24.58 - $38.41 hourly. The compensation offered will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis considering a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the skills, relevant work experience, and geographic location of each specific candidate.

D.A. Davidson has been in business for over 90 years! As an employee‑owned company, our success is driven by our high standards of business ethics, integrity, and the belief that our Associates are our most important assets. We hope you will consider joining us!

At D.A. Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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