Senior Systems Administrator/Engineer

FINRA

. Work under minimal supervision performing manual and automated activities to ensure FINRA data centers meet defined quality standards .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRockville • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $112,300 - $202,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems administration, including the design, implementation, and maintenance of operating systems and software products. Proficient in monitoring tools, metrics reporting, and compliance with security guidelines, while fostering collaboration and mentoring within teams.

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Senior-Level Systems Administrator ExperienceKnowledge of Operating SystemsKnowledge of Scripting LanguagesITIL & ISO:9000 Framework ExperienceStrong Technical Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Systems AdministrationOperating System DesignScripting Language ProficiencyMetrics ReportingProcess ImprovementSecurity Guidelines ImplementationField-Level Hardware RepairsMonitoring Tools KnowledgeDisaster Recovery PlanningChange Management

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAbility to Handle Competing PrioritiesRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Monitoring ToolsDiagnostic ToolsOperating SystemsNetwork TechnologiesSystem Software Products

Certifications & Qualifications

ITIL CertificationISO:9000 Certification

Industry Keywords

FINRA StandardsData Center EnvironmentBusiness Continuity PlanningIncident ManagementProblem Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work under minimal supervision performing manual and automated activities to ensure FINRA data centers meet defined quality standards
Review and analyze process and system specifications to ensure delivery requirements are met
Design, implement, customize, maintain and administer operating systems and system software products
Recommend enhancements, updates and patches to operating systems, system software and hardware
Sustain and improve Reliability, Availability and Serviceability metrics
Implement and update monitoring tools; monitor operating-system performance
Recommend monitoring approaches and tools and develop related documentation and presentations
Document test plans and create, revise and execute scripts
Test and analyze equipment and infrastructure setups
Implement security guidelines to prevent unauthorized server access and report violations
Perform field-level hardware repairs and upgrades
Interface with team members and other teams to align technology solutions and staff with customer expectations and technology goals
Document and communicate status, including metric reporting
Champion collaborative defect resolution across the organization
Lead or co-lead internal process-improvement initiatives and provide process feedback
Evaluate industry trends, standards and technologies and recommend changes
Mentor and supervise junior staff on project-level tasks
Assist with technology-policy adherence and comply with security controls
Ensure work products meet or exceed FINRA standards
Participate in Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning and Sarbanes-Oxley testing and reporting
Manage vendor relationships and related budget
Demonstrate FINRA’s values and collaborate in person and virtually in furtherance of FINRA’s investor-protection and market-integrity mission

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least five (5) years of related experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience
Senior-level systems administrator experience in a production data center environment
Knowledge of industry-leading monitoring and diagnostic tools
Knowledge of at least one operating system and one contemporary scripting language
Knowledge of communication and network technologies
Exposure to metrics reporting, change management, incident management, problem management and communication
ITIL & ISO:9000 framework experience/certification preferred
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
Ability to develop effective working relationships that improve work-product quality
Well organized, thorough, and able to handle competing priorities
Ability to maintain focus and rapidly develop proficiency in new skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Occasional lifting may be required
Occasional travel and extended hours may be required
Rotational on-call duties may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus may be available in addition to base pay
Overtime pay for non-exempt employees
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Long-term care insurance
Business travel accident insurance
Legal insurance
Immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match
Eligibility for an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Adoption assistance
Backup family care
Surrogacy benefits
Employee assistance and wellness programs
15 days of paid time off, increasing with years of service up to 25 days
5 personal days
9 sick days
2 volunteer service days
Military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave, family member care leave, childbirth and parental leave
9 paid holidays for full-time employees
Hybrid work environment