Join a team that values your ambition and empowers your growth
At Corient, we help high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families to enjoy a full life, while enabling them to preserve their wealth for future generations, and provide for the people, causes and communities they care about. We focus on exceeding expectations, simplifying lives, and establishing legacies that last for generations. We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team. If you want to work for a company that values your contributions and supports your growth, we would like to meet you.This position will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing Corient’s IT infrastructure to ensure smooth operations across all departments.
This role will focus on system administration for Corient’s Portfolio Management System (PMS). This role will work closely with the head of portfolio management.This position will report to VP, Strategy & Operations.
Responsibilities
- System Maintenance and Monitoring: Proactively monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot our network, servers, and virtual environments to ensure high availability and performance.
- Security Management: Implement and maintain security measures to safeguard our systems, data, and network against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
- User Support: Provide technical support and assistance to end users on hardware, software, and network-related issues; resolve problems promptly to minimize downtime.
- Backup and Disaster Recovery: Develop and execute backup and disaster recovery plans; regularly test backups to ensure data integrity and availability in case of emergencies.
- System Upgrades and Patch Management: Plan and execute system upgrades, installations, and configurations; manage patch deployment and ensure systems are up to date with the latest security patches.
- Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate documentation of systems, configurations, procedures, and IT assets; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Collaboration and Training: Work collaboratively with IT team members and other departments to support technology initiatives and projects; provide training and guidance to users as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred) or equivalent work experience.
- Proven experience as a Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, or similar role in a corporate IT environment, preferably within the financial services industry.
- Strong knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN) and Microsoft Windows Server environments.
- Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
- Proficiency in system security measures and best practices; familiarity with firewall administration and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues independently and efficiently.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders at all levels.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), CompTIA Network+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)) are a plus.
Corient does not offer employment sponsorship. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
This position description is intended to provide a general overview of the expectations and responsibilities of this position and may not include all tasks that may be assigned. As the nature of business demands change, so may the functions of this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned with or without notice.
Pay Information
This position is over-time exempt and is paid according to the laws of the State of Illinois. The pay range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000 USD per year. We are required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
Physical Requirements
- This position requires the physical capabilities to work in an office environment, which may include prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Corient seeks to make reasonable accommodations that enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties when possible.
- This position may require the ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
- This position is required to work onsite 4 days per week.
U.S. Eligibility Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be willing to submit to a background investigation; any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. For U.S. employment opportunities, Corient hires U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. Corient will require proof of work authorization.
- Corient participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
- Must be willing to execute Corient’s Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, which require, among other things, post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation, confidentiality, and non-disclosure.
What You Can Expect from Us
Our dedication to the Employee Experience at Corient is aimed at supporting, empowering, and inspiring our talented team through:
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
- Four Medical Plan options that is generously subsidized by Corient
- Employer paid Dental, Vision & Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employer paid Short-term & Long-term Disability
- Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
- Dependent Care FSA
- Commuter & Transit FSA
- Corporate Discount Program - Perkspot
- Training Reimbursement
- Paid Professional Designations
- Giving back to the community - Volunteer days
Corient is an integrated national U.S. wealth management firm providing comprehensive solutions to ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. We combine the personal service, creativity and objective advice of a boutique with the power of an exclusive network of experienced advisors, capabilities and solutions to create a profoundly different wealth experience. As fiduciaries, we put our clients at the center of everything we do. We focus on exceeding expectations, simplifying lives and establishing lasting legacies.Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success.
We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be recruited and, if applicable, selected and employed without regard to sex, race, religion, marital status, veteran status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, creed, ancestry, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.
