System Administrator

Ranger Technical Resources; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 131,040 - 189,280; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is looking for a Systems Administrator to join their IT Operations team. This full-time role is focused on maintaining a large-scale Windows and VMware environment. Candidates should have over 5 years of Windows systems administration experience and exposure to VMware in production settings. The ideal candidate will support daily operations, patch management, and assistance in compliance processes while ensuring a secure and stable environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Windows systems administration.
• Exposure to VMware virtualization (vSphere/ESXi) in production environments.
• Experience in regulated or compliance-driven industries (banking, finance, healthcare, etc.).
• Background with patch management and vulnerability remediation tools.
• Experience supporting Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and GPOs.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation (PowerShell preferred).
• Participation in audits, change control, or compliance processes (PCI, SOX, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Windows Server infrastructure (accounts, GPOs, DNS, DHCP, permissions).
• Administer VMware environments and assist with system-level troubleshooting.
• Oversee automated patching and remediate failed deployments.
• Review vulnerability scans and perform remediation actions.
• Maintain and validate system backups with Veeam.
• Write and modify PowerShell scripts for automation and configuration management.
• Support day-to-day server escalations from Help Desk and ensure environment uptime.
• Participate in audit preparation and compliance reporting.

Skills

Windows Server Administration

VMware vSphere

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Group Policy Management

PowerShell

Quest KACE

Qualys

Veeam Backup & Replication

Patch Management

Vulnerability Remediation

Change Control

Infrastructure Monitoring

Backup Validation

Documentation

Automation Scripting

Compliance Awareness

Security Best Practices

Education

BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience

Tools

Veeam

Quest KACE

Qualys

Job description

Systems Administrator

Position Summary: Our partner, a leading financial institution, is expanding its IT Operations team by adding a Systems Administrator. This is a hands‑on role focused on maintaining and securing a large‑scale Windows and VMware environment in a regulated enterprise setting. The new hire will work alongside the existing SysAdmin, taking ownership of patching, vulnerability remediation, and backups while supporting daily infrastructure operations. The focus isn’t constant firefighting; it’s stability, automation, and proactive improvement. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys running a clean, secure environment and wants to deepen their Windows and VMware expertise within a mature, process‑driven IT organization.

Experience and Education:

• BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Arts or equivalent experience/field
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in Windows systems administration
• Exposure to VMware virtualization (vSphere/ESXi) in production environments
• Experience in regulated or compliance‑driven industries (banking, finance, healthcare, etc.)
• Background with patch management and vulnerability remediation tools
• Experience supporting Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and GPOs
• Familiarity with scripting and automation (PowerShell preferred)
• Participation in audits, change control, or compliance processes (PCI, SOX, or similar)

Skills and Strengths:

• Windows Server Administration
• VMware vSphere
• Active Directory
• DNS
• DHCP
• Group Policy Management
• PowerShell
• Quest KACE
• Qualys
• Veeam Backup & Replication
• Patch Management
• Vulnerability Remediation
• Change Control
• Infrastructure Monitoring
• Backup Validation
• Documentation
• Automation Scripting
• Compliance Awareness
• Security Best Practices

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Windows Server infrastructure (accounts, GPOs, DNS, DHCP, permissions)
• Administer VMware environments and assist with system‑level troubleshooting
• Oversee automated patching via Quest KACE and remediate failed deployments
• Review vulnerability scans, prioritize issues, and perform remediation actions
• Maintain and validate system backups with Veeam
• Write and modify PowerShell scripts for automation and configuration management
• Collaborate with Systems Engineer and IT Architect on infrastructure improvements
• Participate in change management, compliance reviews, and incident response
• Support day‑to‑day server escalations from Help Desk and ensure environment uptime
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset inventories
• Proactively identify system optimization opportunities
• Participate in audit preparation and compliance reporting
• Contribute to knowledge‑sharing playbooks and process documentation
• Support cybersecurity initiatives as part of incident response activities
• Communicate effectively across IT teams and leadership

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Banking and Investment Banking

Location and Compensation

Miami, FL – Compensation: $131,040 – $189,280 per year