Job Summary
As a Sr Systems Engineer, you will help Architect and Maintain our Data Center platform for our clients based in the financial services industry. With a keen insight into emergent best practices stemming from a solid foundation on virtualization technologies, you will bolster the technical skillset of our team. This is not an Administrator position where most of your time will be spent provisioning user licenses. You will be part of a team that serves the very core of our infrastructure and will be challenged to provide solutions that are tailored to our clients, while also being transparent and supportable by the organization.
Responsibilities (including, but not limited to the following):
- Scope, implement and support new technology projects/initiatives/onboardings
- Management of various multi-tenant platforms in a team environment
- Respond and action alerts from centralized management system
- Work with remote support teams and respond to escalated issues in a timely fashion
- Provide off hours support on a rotating schedule every 1-2 months
Skills
- Strong Technical Skills in the following areas:
- Citrix Netscaler
- Vmware ESXi/vCenter
- Azure (Cloud Technologies)
- Storage (PureStorage/Nimble)
- Proxmox VE
- CheckMK
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
- Linux
- Highly logical thinker and skilled in identifying root cause and solutions
- Must be able to work both independently and in project teams
- Ability to work under pressure and with short deadlines
- Ability to mitigate risk and engage other team members when needed
- Must have availability to occasionally work nights and some weekends
Qualifications
- Strong technical skills with public cloud technologies, Azure specifically
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in a system engineering role
- Certifications preferred (Azure Expert, MCSE, VCP, CCP)
- Understanding of Remote Access/Delivery Platforms (RemoteApp, AVD, XenDesktop)
- MSP experience preferred
- Must be able to work EST hours
The Benefits of Working for Abacus
- Exposure to diverse array of technologies
- Part of a team of experienced technicians that aim to deliver exceptional service
- Competitive compensation
- Robust benefits package: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, and PTO
- Opportunities to further technical education through online courses
- Positive, friendly, supportive office environment
- Workplace perks such as healthy snacks, wellness program, and fun events
Top Skills
What We Do
Abacus Group, LLC is a leading provider of hosted IT solutions and service focused on helping alternative investment firms by providing an enterprise technology platform specifically designed for the unique needs of the financial services industry. The innovative and award-winning Abacus Cloud platform allows investment managers to source all technology needs as a service, offering the capacity to scale on demand to meet current and future cybersecurity, storage and compliance requirements. The company has offices in New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Boston, MA; Dallas, TX; Greenwich, CT; Los Angeles, CA; Charlotte, NC; and London, England. For more information, visit www.abacusgroupllc.com
