[Hiring] Systems Administrator @Climate First Bank

Role Description

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.

What You’ll Contribute:

• Keep Critical Systems Running Strong
  • 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.
• Strengthen Access, Security, and Operational Controls
  • 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.
• Build Clarity, Documentation, and Cross-Functional Partnership
  • 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.
• Champion Our Mission, Protect What Matters
  • 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience leading or participating in technical initiatives is preferred.

Requirements

• Entrepreneurial Self-Starter - You take charge of your work product and take pride in delivering consistently great and measurable results.
• Organization & Efficiency - You manage your time like a pro and stay focused under pressure.
• Master Communicator - You communicate with confidence, precision, and professionalism.
• Banking & Fintech Acumen - You are highly educated in financial products and services, applicable regulations and laws.
• Tech-Forward and Analytical Thinking - You learn new tools quickly, are excited by innovation, and use technology to optimize secure, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Commitment to Being a Team Player - You lift others up, share ideas, and bring positive energy to everything you do.

Benefits

• Compensation - In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for an annual bonus, incentives, and equity.
• Health Coverage - 100% employer-paid for employees; employer contribution for dependents.
• 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.
• Generous Paid Time Off - 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.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, legal, and financial services.