Systems Administrator

Modera Wealth Management•Boston, MA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Modera Wealth Management is seeking two Systems Administrators to support and evolve our cloud-first IT environment. This role focuses on Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and network infrastructure, combining day-to-day operational support with infrastructure modernization and transformation initiatives across our office locations. Modera Wealth Management is an independent, fee-only firm committed to making a lasting positive impact on clients' lives through comprehensive financial planning and intelligent investment management. The firm is fast-growing, offers career development opportunities, and is known for its personalized service experience with a distinct combination of professional excellence and a friendly, relatable work style. Modera has grown to over 200 employees in 19 offices along the East Coast, managing over $15B in assets for more than 6,000 individuals, families, and businesses.

Requirements

Experience in systems administration, infrastructure engineering, or a similar technical role.
Experience administering cloud collaboration platforms such as Microsoft 365, including services like Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint.
Familiarity with Entra ID, identity and access management concepts, conditional access, and role-based access controls.
Experience with Intune/Endpoint Manager or similar endpoint management tools across Windows and mobile devices.
Working experience managing network infrastructure components including wireless, firewalls, switches, DHCP, and DNS.
Understanding of IT security principles and governance practices.
Ability to communicate technical changes clearly to both technical and business audiences.
Strong documentation habits and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Box administration or integrations.
Experience transitioning hybrid Active Directory environments toward cloud-based identity.
Familiarity with platforms such as Meraki, FortiGate, CodeTwo, and Box.
Experience supporting office relocations, acquisitions, or broader infrastructure transitions.
PowerShell scripting or automation experience.

Responsibilities

Support and identify modernization, centralization, and transition efforts for cloud and identity, including reducing on-premise dependencies, advancing a cloud-based identity architecture, and supporting the integration and migration of identity, access, and core network services across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
Administer and maintain Microsoft 365 and Entra ID environments.
Implement and maintain authentication and access controls, including MFA, conditional access, and password standards.
Conduct regular Entra ID and Microsoft 365 audits covering email forwarding rules, mailbox permissions, delegated access, RBAC, privileged access controls, and group memberships.
Manage and support network infrastructure for LAN/WAN/WLAN and firewalls firmwide, ensuring adherence to company configuration standards.
Maintain current network and infrastructure documentation, including topology diagrams, inventory records, and post-change updates.
Assist with office move planning, infrastructure changes, and integration activities related to acquisitions or location transitions.
Lead or contribute to infrastructure improvement initiatives, including system/network/application migrations, workflow modernization, and legacy data archival and lifecycle management.
Collaborate with internal teams and managed service providers on migrations, data consolidation, platform transitions, and system retirements.
Establish and support processes for periodic access reviews, audit reporting, and inactive account cleanup.
Monitor and help enforce security best practices across identity, endpoint, and collaboration platforms.
Help ensure policies and standards are applied consistently across users, devices, and office locations.
Provide operational support for office technology and physical office environments, including end-user communication, rollout support, and compliance-related instructions.
Maintain an accurate inventory of AV and technology assets, including lifecycle tracking and troubleshooting support.