IT Systems Administrator
Summary
IT Systems Administrator at D.A. Davidson, a 90-year-old employee-owned financial services firm, supporting enterprise Windows/Azure/Microsoft 365 and VMware infrastructure: servers, workstations, backups and disaster recovery, automation, monitoring, escalated incidents, projects, and technical documentation. Onsite in Denver, CO.
Summary/Function:
Directly support, administer, and provide technical ownership of D.A. Davidson computer systems and infrastructure to maintain a secure, effective, and efficient technology environment throughout the company. The role supports virtual and physical server and workstation infrastructure, core enterprise applications, and ancillary technologies. The Systems Administrator serves as a technical resource for assigned platforms and contributes to operational support, automation, system design, project delivery, system availability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, professional experience, and certifications
• Demonstrated experience supporting and administering computer systems in a business or enterprise environment
• Working knowledge of scripting and automation, backup and disaster recovery, virtualization, endpoint management, and systems monitoring
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Windows operating systems, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, and VMware virtualization or comparable enterprise technologies
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and operational issues using sound analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to design, document, diagram, implement, and maintain system designs, standards, procedures, and technical configurations
• Strong oral and written communication skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to excellent customer service
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage priorities, lead assigned initiatives, and provide technical guidance to other staff
• Relevant Microsoft Azure and VMware certifications are preferred. Advanced certifications may be required based on assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to safely lift and carry as much as 50 pounds when required
• Ability to travel as needed
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable attendance and pass required background checks
Duties:
• Administer, support, manage, monitor, maintain, and improve computer systems, infrastructure, enterprise applications, operating systems, and related hardware
• Provide technical ownership and subject matter expertise for assigned platforms, systems, technologies, and services
• Investigate and resolve escalated tickets, complex operational issues, outages, and major incidents, escalating or coordinating resources as appropriate based on severity
• Proactively and reactively maintain appropriate levels of system availability, security, capacity, and performance
• Design, implement, maintain, test, and improve backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and availability solutions
• Identify, develop, and implement scripting, automation, and monitoring improvements that reduce manual effort and operational risk
• Participate in or lead long-term projects, strategic initiatives, system implementations, upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle activities
• Contribute to system design decisions, technical standards, technology roadmaps, and operational practices for assigned technologies
• Create and maintain accurate technical documentation, system design diagrams, support procedures, standards, and knowledge articles
• Review, follow, and update D.A. Davidson policies and procedures where appropriate.
• Collaborate with IT teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and service providers to deliver effective technology solutions and resolve service issues
• Provide technical guidance, knowledge transfer, and mentoring to systems staff and other support teams
• Participate in after-hours maintenance, incident response, and on-call activities when assigned
• Perform any other duties as assigned
What we offer:
Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and perks including, but not limited to:
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company 401(k)and ESOP contribution
• Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap)
• Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles
• Charitable gift-matching program
• Davidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work.
The potential base pay hiring range for this role is $24.58 - $38.41 hourly. The compensation offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis considering a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the skills, relevant work experience, and geographic location of each specific candidate.
D.A. Davidson has been in business for over 90 years! As an employee-owned company, our success is driven by our high standards of business ethics, integrity, and the belief that our Associates are our most important assets. We hope you will consider joining us!
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- Have you ever been employed by D.A. Davidson Companies?
- Have you previously applied for employment with D.A. Davidson Companies?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship?
- Will you now or in the future require D.A. Davidson Companies to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case to lawfully employ you in the United States (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status.
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- Have you been convicted of, or pled guilty or nolo contendere (“no contest”) in a domestic, foreign, or military court to any felony in the past 10 years?
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- IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ: If you are employed by D.A. Davidson Companies, securities industry regulations require that your fingerprints be submitted to the FBI. All criminal history, including arrests and charges that did not result in a conviction, and including arrests, charges or convictions that have been expunged, will be disclosed to D.A. Davidson Companies and reviewed by a limited number of people. In addition, FINRA may require you to submit documentation regarding the incident. Conviction of or “no contest” pleas to certain crimes in the last 10 years may disqualify you from working for D.A. Davidson Companies, even if you were a minor or if the record was sealed or expunged. If you have concerns or questions, please contact D.A. Davidson Companies’ Director of Human Capital at 1-800-332-5915 optional
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