Geode is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Systems Operations team.
This role will provide technical support and guidance to end-users including hardware and software troubleshooting, coordinating vendor and third-party maintenance for network connectivity, software support, and telecommunications services. The role will also share responsibilities in a variety of technological areas including assisting with managing users Windows accounts, production contingency planning and testing, and systems documentation.
Geode is currently undergoing a digital transformation, transitioning all applications and services away from traditional datacenters to cloud-based or other SaaS alternatives. Candidate familiar with cloud technology and Infrastructure as Code is preferred. 
The position requires on-site hours with additional on-call responsibilities as necessary. Early morning availability is required for maintaining integrity of overnight data feeds, monitoring scheduled batch processing jobs, SQL loads, production infrastructure, and resolving issues prior to market open.

This is a hybrid work environment opportunity with a weekly in-office schedule of Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with remote work availability on Mondays and Fridays.

Responsibilities:

• Client Hardware:
  • Administer and optimize desktop, laptop builds and hardware rollouts.
  • Administer OS and software updates. Interface to desktop support groups.
  • Contribute to desktop planning and hardware/software deployments such as version control and issues tracking packages.
• Application Support:
  • Install, maintain and support financial trading applications.
  • Interface to 3rd party vendors and trading partners.
  • Active Directory:
  • User/group administration, message server account setup, group policy configuration to manage/enforce security.
• Contingency Planning:
  • Help implement, monitor and adjust the system backup procedures to ensure the corporation's data and computer systems are recoverable. 
  • Maintaining and testing business continuance strategies and procedures
  • Recommend and implement security structures necessary to protect the corporation's system resources.
• User Support
  • Providing technical assistance and support to users of the corporation's computing environment, including desktop/laptop, printer and phone systems support.
  • Document methodologies, issues, and solutions.

Skills You Bring:

• 10+ years of experience
• Experience with Windows and Linux administration.
• Experience with MSSQL and Postgres administration.
• Experience with creating scripts (Powershell, VBScript, shell, etc.).
• Familiarity with cloud technology and Infrastructure as Code.
• Knowledge of network topologies would be extremely beneficial.
• Prior experience in Financial Services.
• Excellent Communication skills are a necessity for this role.
• Ability to lift at least 50lbs.

Company Overview:

Founded in 2001, Geode is headquartered in Boston’s financial district, the center of one of the world’s most vibrant finance and technology hubs and employs approximately 170 employees. 

Geode is an institutional asset manager providing core beta exposures across a range of equity and niche asset classes, with over $1 trillion in AUM as of December 31, 2023. With a robust infrastructure and experienced investment professionals, Geode offers the scale of a large asset management firm with the benefits of a smaller organization.
Geode is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and support a diversified work environment. Learn more about Geode at www.geodecapital.com/careers.