Systems Administrator Helpdesk

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $60 billion in investment capital as of September 1, 2024, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world’s capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.

We are looking for motivated individuals with impressive records of academic and/or professional achievement to join our Systems team based in the firm’s offices in Hyderabad as systems administrators. Systems administrators provide support, automation, and management for a wide variety of enterprise technology, including a sophisticated Windows and Linux desktop/server environment, cutting-edge storage and clustered computing solutions, and a number of communications platforms.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

You will be responsible for a variety of support and project work across a wide range of technology, including but not limited to Windows PCs and servers, UNIX servers, mobile devices, and an advanced communications infrastructure. Support and project work may include troubleshooting complex technical issues, administration of various infrastructure-level systems, and implementing automation and efficiency improvements. You will be expected to combine independent research, prior experience, and critical analysis to resolve unfamiliar problems and advanced challenging work.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Basic qualifications:

• A degree in computer science (or a related technical discipline)
• Prior SysAdmin experience of 3-8 years
• Keen interest in both building technology and helping others use it effectively
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Windows enterprise environment and standard applications, such as Microsoft Office, and a demonstrated interest in improving processes and technology
• Familiarity with general systems administration, including hardware and software administration and phone, desk-side, trade floor, and/or remote user support
• Excellent research, analytical, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
  
  

Interested candidates can apply through our website:

https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Adv/Link/SySAdLdHDDec24

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The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.