Systems Administrator III

ICONMA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Systems Administrator III, where you will play a crucial role in supporting trading desk operations and ensuring compliance with internal policies. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement risk controls, and drive process improvements in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system administration, experience with cloud platforms, and proficiency in data analysis tools. If you are looking for a role that offers growth and advancement in the financial sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Referral Program

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in system administration and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of trading platforms and market data feeds.

Responsibilities

• Support trading desk operations and ensure compliance with policies.
• Collaborate with teams for smooth trade execution and process improvements.

Skills

System Administration

User Profile Management

OS Troubleshooting

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)

Networking

Service Management (ITIL)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft SCCM

ServiceNow

JIRA

Excel

IPC Turret Phone Systems

Workspace One

Job description

Our Client, a Mortgage Financing company, is seeking a Systems Administrator III for their Washington, DC location.

Responsibilities:

• Support Capital Markets trading desk operations and live trading activities.
• Serve as the primary operations contact; manage workflows and ensure compliance.
• Implement and monitor operational risk controls to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with trading, compliance, legal, and middle/back-office teams for smooth trade execution.
• Partner with technology and project teams to drive process improvements, system upgrades, and automation initiatives.
• Prepare for significant market events and ensure business continuity.
• Produce operational reports and metrics for management review.
• Work closely with technology and project management teams to enhance trading platforms, market room systems, and automate manual processes.
• Support new product launches, business initiatives, and regulatory change implementations from an operational perspective.
• Manage technology issues through a ticketing system.
• Oversee initiatives to install and maintain hardware and software.
• Maintain user access accounts.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of trading platforms, market data feeds, order execution, and post-trade processing.
• Strong understanding of system administration tasks, user profile management, OS troubleshooting, and system performance monitoring.
• Experience with endpoint management tools like Microsoft SCCM, device provisioning, patch management, and software distribution.
• Knowledge of networking, latency analysis, and firewall configurations.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or Excel for data analysis, automation, and reporting.
• Ability to oversee real-time issue resolution with minimal downtime.
• Strong communication skills to liaise between traders, support teams, and compliance officers.
• Familiarity with market data vendors like Bloomberg and Reuters.
• Expertise in service management concepts, including ITIL practices and SDLC.
• Technical delivery skills to address customer questions and concerns.
• Experience interpreting system design and performance indicators.
• Ability to work cooperatively with cross-functional teams.
• Skilled in documentation and database reporting tools such as Excel and SSRS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ServiceNow, Mac OS, Microsoft SCCM, Workspace One, Windows 10/11, JIRA, and IPC Turret Phone Systems.
• 3-5+ years of related work experience, ideally 6 years.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience with systems administration, Unix, troubleshooting, or telecom.

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA supports and encourages the abilities of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the company

ICONMA is a nationwide consulting firm headquartered in Troy, MI, providing staffing and project services for Fortune 1000 clients across various industries. Core industries include biotech, among others.