Systems Engineer

Eleven Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eleven Recruiting client, a global investment firm, seeks a Systems Engineer in New York, NY. You will provide technical support for a 50-user office, manage AD/Azure devices, configure Bloomberg terminals, and support Azure upgrades.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in Windows environments, VMware, SSO/Duo, and strong communication with stakeholders. On-site role with cross-functional IT responsibilities.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or higher in CS or related field.
• 7+ years Windows workstation and server experience.
• Experience with Windows Server 2019/2025, VMware, Horizon, SQL Server.
• Strong AD/SSO/Duo security experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook, and Excel.
• Familiarity with AI integrations (Claude/Anthropic/Glean) is a plus.
• Excellent communication with business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for an office of ~50 employees and act as escalation point.
• Support production applications and cross-department integrations; triage issues.
• Configure Bloomberg terminals; troubleshoot Excel API; manage licenses.
• Handle onboarding/offboarding; manage AD/Azure accounts and devices.
• Manage SharePoint setup; handle permissions and audits.
• Deploy workstations and security patches using Ivanti/Ninite.
• Configure Microsoft Intune MDM policies for endpoints.
• Deploy Meraki and Intune MDM across devices.
• Participate in Azure upgrade projects: DC, DHCP, file/print, testing.
• Coordinate with office/building teams on tech-related facility issues.
• Monitor and support video conferencing, audio quality, and room tech.
• Assist with server room tasks: power, UPS, cooling, after-hours support.

Skills

Windows Server/Client

Azure Cloud

PowerShell Scripting

VMware vSphere

Active Directory/SSO/Duo

Office 365 (Outlook/Excel)

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ivanti

Ninite

Meraki

Intune

Bloomberg Terminal

Job description

We are a specialized technology staffing agency supporting professional and financial services companies. Why do we stand out in technology staffing? We listen and act as advisors for our candidates on how they can best add value, find interesting projects, and pave a path for career advancement. We advocate for the best pay, diversity in tech, and the best job fit for every candidate we place.

Our client, a global investment firm, is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their team in New York, NY!

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for an office of 50 employees and serve as an escalation resource working in conjunction with the IT Service Desk.
• Provide support for production applications and integrations used across the departments, including issue triage, root-cause analysis, and remediation.
• Configure and deploy Bloomberg Professional terminals; troubleshoot Bloomberg Excel API plugin issues; coordinate license transfer and hardware replacement.
• Manage employee onboarding/offboarding tasks including Active Directory/Azure account creation and deactivation; equipment procurement including mobile devices, workstations, monitors and accessories.
• Manage SharePoint setup requests including folder creation, permission updates, audit requests, and offboard tasks.
• Deploy workstations, applications and security patches using 3rd party deployment tools such Ivanti or Ninite.
• Configure Microsoft Intune mobile device management policies and profiles to secure and manage user endpoints.
• Configure and deploy mobile device management (MDM) solution to endpoints using Meraki and Intune.
• Participate in Infrastructure Azure upgrade projects including DC, DHCP, file and print server configuration, migration, and application testing.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings to communicate issues, concerns, and accomplishments.
• Manage and address all local and network printing issues including configuration updates, consumable order, and repairs.
• Configure, test, and update video conference systems; validate audio settings to ensure best performance.
• Monitor, respond to and manage server room environment tasks including building power, UPS supplemental cooling maintenance, and 3rd party emergency afterhours resource support.
• Work with office managers to set up and relocate workstations, monitors, and peripherals for guests and transferring employees.
• Manage and configure electronic keycard systems and security badges.
• Partner with office manager and building management to address facility related issues affecting technology.

Required Qualifications

Specific Knowledge and Experience

• B.S. and/or advanced degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 7+ years of experience with Windows workstation and Windows Server experience.
• Windows 11/Windows Server 2019/Windows Server 2025/VMware/Horizon/SQL Server.
• Microsoft Active Directory/Security Group/Single Sign On (SSO)/Duo.
• Proficiency in MS Office products, specifically Outlook and Excel.
• AI integration and support Claude/Anthropic/Glean.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work directly with business stakeholders.
• Highly self-motivated and results-oriented, with strong ownership and follow-through.
• 2-4+ years of hands-on experience working with Azure in a technical/engineering capacity.
• VMware, vSphere, ESXi host upgrade and management experience.
• PowerShell Scripting, sFTP service.
• Zerto snapshot and replication/Veeam onsite and cloud backup/Azure site recovery.
• BGP failover strategy and testing.
• Business Continuity Testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of investment management environment.
• Experience supporting trading systems (e.g., Bloomberg, EZE, Geneva).