IT System Administrator

Your Role In Our StoryIn essence, your role involves:Azure Management: Administer and optimize Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and AAD for secure access control.O365 Administration: Manage Office 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive, ensuring seamless collaboration and productivity.System Maintenance: Oversee Windows (on-premises and Azure-hosted) to ensure high availability for trading platforms and business applications.Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain security measures including MS Defender, endpoint protection, and adherence to industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001).End User Support: Provide technical support to trading desks, resolving user access, application, and connectivity issues.Backup & Recovery: Manage backup and recovery solutions for ACT’s platforms to ensure business continuity.Automation: Develop scripts (PowerShell, Azure CLI) to automate administrative tasks for efficiency.Monitoring & Performance: Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other tools to monitor system health and optimize performance.Vendor Coordination: Collaborate with Microsoft and other vendors for support, licensing, and service agreements.Manage identities using Entra ID , access, SSO, and Conditional Access policies.Oversee device management, compliance policies, and secure authentication using Intune .Configure DLP, retention, auditing, and eDiscovery to meet regulatory needs using Microsoft Purview & Compliance Center.Administer and monitor Defender for Office 365, Endpoint, Identity, and Cloud Apps; respond to security incidents.Your ExpertiseTo be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and attributes:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience).Experience: 5+ years in IT system administration with Microsoft Azure and O365, ideally in financial services.Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation.Knowledge of Azure services and O365 administration.Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).Experience with change implementation, issue resolution, and best practice documentation.Familiarity with tools like JIRA and Confluence.Strong communication and stakeholder management.Business-oriented mindset and problem-solving approach.If you meet these criteria and are ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply.