Hyannisportresearch

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IT Systems Administrator

Location
Needham, MA
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Last seen
Aug 6, 2026

About the role

Overview

HPR is the leading provider of high-performance and ultra-low latency electronic trading and capital markets infrastructure solutions offered as a managed service. Our cutting-edge technology is used by tier-1 financial institutions to monitor and execute trades rapidly and efficiently. As we continue to innovate and grow, we are seeking a skilled and proactive IT Systems Administrator to join our IT team. This role is responsible for supporting and maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure, endpoints, and day-to-day IT operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on IT generalist with strong Linux systems administration experience who is equally comfortable with endpoint deployments, patch management, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator or IT Administrator.
  • Strong experience administering Linux systems with working knowledge of Windows Server administration.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM tools and vulnerability management.
  • Familiarity with endpoint management solutions and tools.
  • Experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Ansible).
  • Good understanding of virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM) and storage.
  • Knowledge of compliance and security standards (CIS benchmarks, ISO 27001).
  • Familiarity with cloud technologies (Azure, AWS).
  • Familiarity with Palo Alto firewalls.
  • Ability and willingness to continuously learn new technologies and stay up to date with the latest industry trends and advancements. <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props=&quo