Systems Administrator

Climate First Bank

5d•Remote

About The Position

We’re looking for a System Administrator who will keep Climate First Bank’s technology environment secure, reliable, and ready for growth. In this role, you will support critical on-premises and cloud-based systems, manage user access and lifecycle provisioning, strengthen operational controls, and serve as a trusted technical escalation point for complex issues across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
2+ years of experience in systems administration, infrastructure engineering, or related IT roles, preferably in financial services.
Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Hyper-V, SaaS platforms, enterprise storage technologies, and secure configuration practices.
Proficiency with Active Directory, Azure AD, group policy, identity and access management, endpoint management, and Microsoft 365 administration.
Entrepreneurial Self-Starter - You take charge of your work product and take pride in delivering consistently great and measurable results. You solve problems efficiently and possess strong customer-service orientation with the ability to support high-level executives and their technology needs. A high-pace and high-expectation environment excites you and you can’t wait to push yourself to new professional heights in a company that rewards high performance.
Organization & Efficiency- You manage your time like a pro and stay focused under pressure. You love a good system but also adapt to changing routines. You’re a master note-taker and checklist fanatic and stay on top of things with ease and consistency.
Master Communicator- You communicate with confidence, precision, and professionalism. You listen deeply and respond thoughtfully and are able to engage efficiently and tactfully with both external and internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Additionally, you summarize complex issues clearly and help others understand what needs to happen next.
Banking & Fintech Acumen - You are highly educated in financial products and services, applicable regulations and laws. You also possess understanding of network fund, VPN technologies, MFA systems, and secure configuration practices and bring experience in patch management, configuration management, automation/orchestration tooling, scripting, and monitoring platforms.
Tech-Forward and Analytical Thinking - You learn new tools quickly, are excited by innovation, and use technology to optimize secure, reliable, and efficient operations. You bring strong analytic and diagnostic skills and can translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable resolutions.
Commitment to Being a Team Player - You lift others up, share ideas, and bring positive energy to everything you do. You know what it takes to operate as a part of a larger team and cherish opportunities to contribute to the big picture. You’re dependable, communicate clearly and always happy to lend a hand where needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading or participating in technical initiatives is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer critical on-premises and cloud-based systems, including servers, virtualization platforms, endpoint management solutions, and core banking-related technologies.
Maintain system uptime, performance reliability, and lifecycle management through monitoring, maintenance, patching, and release planning.
Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and continuous improvement activities across infrastructure and mission-critical systems.
Manage Active Directory, Azure AD, group policies, identity and access controls, and user lifecycle provisioning in alignment with internal controls and regulatory expectations.
Ensure compliance with bank policies, information security requirements, and standards including BSA, AML, OFAC, NIST, and vendor-related controls.
Lead incident response and root-cause analysis for system-related outages, security events, or operational disruptions, coordinating with cybersecurity partners as needed.
Develop, maintain, and audit system documentation, diagrams, configuration baselines, and runbooks to ensure operational transparency and audit readiness.
Coordinate with Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Digital Banking teams to support system requirements, upgrades, integrations, and cross-department initiatives.
Serve as an escalation point for IT Specialists and System Administrators, providing technical leadership, mentorship, and quality assurance oversight.
Adopt a commitment to environmental, social, economic, and racial justice.
Stay informed of applicable regulatory requirements and complete all mandatory compliance and IT training.
Pursue and demonstrate an understanding of established Bank policies, procedures, and regulations.
Question suspicious activity and collaborate closely with the respective department(s) to help prevent fraudulent activity.

Benefits

Annual bonus, incentives and equity
100% employer-paid for employees health coverage
Employer contribution for dependents health coverage
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Free Telemedicine access via Teladoc
401(k) with 6% Employer Match — No Vesting Period.
Employee Stock Options
Exclusive Employee Banking Perks
0% Financing for Employee Solar Loans
Employee Only Mortgage Product with exclusive interest rates and terms.
0% Financing for Eligible Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Referral Incentives
2–4 Weeks of Vacation based on officer level plus additional tenure-based time.
64 Hours of Paid Sick Time for all full-time employees.
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Life, Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, legal, and financial services.