Systems Administrator

Job Title: Systems Administrator

Location: New York, NY

Reporting To: SVP, Head of Information Systems

Job Description: The Systems Administrator (SA) will be responsible for troubleshooting the computer and telephone communication networks. The SA will also ensure the smooth operation of communication networks in order to provide maximum performance and availability for their users.

Duties & Responsibilities:Design, install, upgrade, and repair local and wide area network and infrastructureAllocate network resourcesDevelop and install emergency systems to back up the main network serverCustomize network to meet the demands of the company needsMaintain network facilities including PCs, phone system, printers, file serversMaintain network maps of all sitesControl user access and functionsEnsure security of stored informationAssists in the installation of new hardware and softwareMonitors employee usage and adherence to company policyTrain users on LAN operations and proceduresPerform minor equipment repairs

Qualifications:Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science or an equivalent combination of training and experienceNetwork certification preferred10 or more years of IT experience or equivalent industry training and experienceConsiderable knowledge of the operation and care of computer and related electronic data processing equipmentUnderstanding of general programming techniquesKnowledge of IP Phone configurations (Cisco)Must be able to continually learn new systems and technological developmentsAble to work overtime as neededExperience with a wide variety of network operating systemsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment

Compensation: Base salary anticipated to be $85-95k, plus discretionary bonus and outstanding benefits

Working at Alger: Alger is an entrepreneurial, privately owned firm that encourages and empowers its employees to be intellectually curious and continually improve. We seek individuals who can think independently yet work collaboratively, are motivated to be best in class, challenge the norm and have fun while doing it. Alger values its employees and rewards them accordingly.

Alger provides ample training (see below) to employees and encourages employees to grow in their roles. This culture of continuous improvement is reflected by the fact that many Alger employees have worked at the firm for 10, 15+ years.

We offer a comprehensive personal wellness program that provides resources to help you take charge of your physical well-being, encourage a healthy lifestyle and better manage health care costs. Alger also provides its employees with numerous ways to save and invest, including a comprehensive 401(k) with a generous employer match, financial planning tools, automatic investing plans and more. Underlying our financial wellness program is a strong educational platform.

We’re focused on helping employees more easily manage their work and personal lives. Our life management programs include paid time off, sick leave, paid medical leave, paid parental leave, health club membership reimbursement program and helpful employee assistance programs.

To learn more about Alger, our philosophy and some of the people that drive our investment success please visit our Profiles in Success page HERE.

Alger is proud to be an E-Verify & Equal Opportunity Employer. It is Alger’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No qualified applicant or employee of Alger shall be discriminated against in employment on the basis of race, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), mental or physical disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law (“Protected Characteristic”). This Policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, and termination.

Note: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.

Website: www.alger.com

Fred Alger & Company, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.