Systems Engineer Lead

HedgeServ is a leading global fund administrator with more than $450 billion in assets under administration across all investment vehicles including Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, UCITS, Hybrid Credit Managers, Funds of Funds and Managed Account Platforms. We optimize our clients’ experience using unique proprietary technology coupled with robotic process automation, intuitive digital programs powered by machine learning, and enhanced by an extensive proprietary transaction data set. HedgeServ’s entrepreneurial and innovative spirit cultivates a productive and agile environment enabling its team to anticipate clients’ needs and consistently deliver solutions in real time. Led by the most experienced team of industry experts, HedgeServ with 1,500+ professionals around the globe expertly provides customizable solutions for their clients’ risk, portfolio management, middle office, investor relations, accounting, regulatory, compliance, and tax services. Since its inception in 2008, HedgeServ has received numerous accolades, including Top Overall Administrator and #1 rankings for Fund Accounting, Reporting & Reporting Technology, Client Service, Investor Services, Alternative Fund Expertise, and Regulatory Expertise. HedgeServ is a progressive company with continuously evolving ways of working to ensure a future-focused mindset. Our employees benefit from a robust career development framework and clear learning paths which outline career trajectory, training and progression plans. HedgeServ supports employees through a variety of offerings, including remote and hybrid working arrangements, and fully paid comprehensive health and well-being benefits. HedgeServ was recognized as a Next Gen employer by RippleMatch on its list of 100 top workplaces for Generation Z for 2022. HedgeServ operates 13 offices in the United States, Grand Cayman, Ireland, Poland, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, Philippines and Australia. Job Description The Enterprise Engineering team is looking for a highly motivated Lead Systems Engineer who will be responsible for the deployment and management of cloud-based and virtual infrastructure. This role requires experience in system administration, scripting, automation, and a background in coordinating with multiple teams. The successful candidate will be a skilled engineer that knows how to execute and innovate in a modern, dynamic, and high-pressure environment. Additionally, the engineer should have experience in mentoring and leading others. Please note this role will be hybrid in Dallas, TX or Raleigh, NC. Visa sponsorship will not be offered at this time. Role Responsibilities Perform day to day administration for Windows based operating systems and collaboration platforms such as O365/M365. Lead technical projects, as well as perform emergency maintenance on activities requiring special knowledge. Recommend, write, and maintain scripts to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the environment. Work with external vendors and internal team members in providing technical and costs-based information related to new projects. Plan, test and implement solutions in our Data Center and in the Cloud (AWS or Others). Define optimal architecture and design of new solutions based on requirements. Required Skills/Experience Desired Skills/Experience Very strong experience with Microsoft Clustering Services (Failover and NLB) Good understanding of core concepts for Networking, Virtualization and Storage. Possess excellent technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail Strongly self-motivated to overcome challenges and identify new opportunities for process improvement Be part of an on-call rotation Highly driven to constantly improve skills and gain new knowledge Excellent written and oral communication with an emphasis on building a stronger team Working experience building Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) is a plus Working experience building OS images with Packer is a plus Ability to mentor and lead others via strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to provide direction and coaching Possessing any of the following certification would be a distinctive advantage (MCSA, MCSE, VCP, CCNA, ACSA) About Us At HedgeServ, our people are at the core of everything we do. We aspire to grow and challenge the status quo and it is our high calibre talent that drives our progress. We deliver success with the biggest clients because we have the best people working for us. We're committed to rewarding performance with competitive salary & benefits packages and ongoing learning and development opportunities. If you’d like a challenging and rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you. CORPORATE VALUES HedgeServ has a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement which has continued to evolve through our employees. Our corporate values create a sense of shared purpose and belonging as we work together to achieve the vision and mission of HedgeServ. We experience successful results through demonstrating the below values and behaviors which are at the core of how we communicate with employees and clients. RELATIONSHIPS We work in partnership with each other and our clients; collaboration is at the core of what we do. We work collaboratively, focusing on end-to-end ownership and autonomy in our processes. We share knowledge across our teams and offices to gain expert and diverse views. We develop long-term relationships through investment and commitment to our employees and clients. We communicate in personal, inviting, and authentic ways whether face-to-face or virtually. SUPPORT We empower and trust employees so they can realize their full potential on an individual and organizational level. We leverage our global reach for positive local impacts. We focus on employee health and well-being. We are empathetic and committed to diversity and inclusion. We listen to each other and think about what we want to say and then respond. We embrace corporate social responsibility and our ability to impact and enrichen the lives of our team, their families, our clients, and the world around us. INNOVATION We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset where change is a positive dynamic. We confidently challenge the status quo with respect and positive intent. We offer a leading-edge suite of proprietary technology applications. We rapidly adapt to current information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. We act with vision, agility, and resilience. We listen to each other’s ideas and value diverse perspectives. EXPERTISE We are the most experienced team of industry experts. We share our knowledge with each other to make us stronger; we share our knowledge with our clients to make them stronger. There is no question we can’t answer, nor any problem we can’t solve. We cultivate a productive and agile environment which allows us to anticipate our clients’ needs and consistently deliver solutions in real time. We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit while leveraging the resources of a global organization. We scale our resources to meet the requirements of our clients. We foster continuous training and professional development. #J-18808-Ljbffr