Systems Administrator (New York) (C1E32FA)

Referment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment is hiring a Systems Administrator to join the enterprise technology team in New York. You’ll blend user support with infrastructure administration and project work across a mixed Windows and Linux environment.

The role suits a resourceful technologist who enjoys solving unfamiliar problems, improving how systems are managed, and helping colleagues use technology effectively. The environment spans desktops, servers, storage, and communications platforms.

Qualifications

• Practical familiarity with systems administration across hardware and software.
• Knowledge of Windows enterprise environments and productivity apps.
• Interest in building technology and helping people use it well.
• Strong research, analytical, communication and organisational skills.
• Curiosity with sound judgement and achievement in academic or professional work.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex issues across PCs, servers, mobile devices and communications infrastructure.
• Administer hardware, software and infrastructure-level systems across Windows and UNIX/Linux environments.
• Support users by phone, remotely and in person in a time-sensitive professional environment.
• Identify and implement automation and process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Use independent research, prior experience and careful analysis to resolve unfamiliar problems.

Skills

Windows

Linux/UNIX

End-user support

Automation

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Remote support

CLI / PowerShell

Job description

Referment is working with a global investment and technology organisation to hire a Systems Administrator for its enterprise technology team. You’ll combine user support with infrastructure administration and project work across a mixed Windows and Linux environment.

This role suits a resourceful technologist who enjoys solving unfamiliar problems, improving how systems are managed, and helping colleagues use technology effectively. The environment spans desktops, servers, mobile devices, storage, clustered computing and communications platforms.

The Role

• Troubleshoot complex issues across PCs, servers, mobile devices and communications infrastructure.
• Administer hardware, software and infrastructure-level systems across Windows and UNIX/Linux environments.
• Support users by phone, remotely and in person, including in a time-sensitive professional environment.
• Identify and implement automation and process improvements that make support and administration more efficient.
• Use independent research, prior experience and careful analysis to resolve unfamiliar technical problems.

What We’re Looking For

• Practical familiarity with systems administration, including hardware and software management and end-user support.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows enterprise environments and standard productivity applications.
• A genuine interest in both building technology and helping people use it well.
• Strong research, analytical, communication and organisational skills.
• Evidence of curiosity, sound judgement and achievement through academic or professional work.

This could suit an early-career systems administrator, infrastructure support engineer or technically strong support specialist who wants broader exposure to enterprise platforms and automation.

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