# Systems Administrator (New York) [D. E. Shaw](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/d-e-shaw.md) · New York · United States · [Networking & Systems Engineering](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/networking-systems-engineering.md) D. E. Shaw is hiring a Systems Administrator (New York) in New York. Posted 2026-08-19; applications close 2026-10-18. **Apply**: https://www.deshaw.com/careers/systems-administrator-new-york-2650 Posted 5d ago. ## Role details ## Systems Administrator (New York) The D. E. Shaw group seeks motivated individuals with impressive records of academic and/or professional achievement to join our Systems team 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. If you’re interested in technology and have a desire to help users understand how to use technology better while solving interesting problems, we encourage you to apply. ## What You’ll Do Day-to-Day - Provide support and complete project work across a wide range of technology, including Windows PCs and servers, UNIX servers, mobile devices, and an advanced communications infrastructure. - Troubleshoot complex technical issues. - Administer infrastructure-level systems. - Implement automation and efficiency improvements. - Use independent research, prior experience, and critical analysis to resolve unfamiliar problems and advance challenging work. ## What We’re Looking For - Interest in both building technology and helping others use it effectively. - Strong research and analytical skills to resolve unfamiliar problems and advance challenging work. - Knowledge of the Microsoft Windows enterprise environment and standard applications (e.g., Microsoft Office). - 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 interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, including the ability to work with global colleagues across a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and projects. - Motivation, curiosity, and an impressive history of achievement. ## Compensation and Benefits The expected annual base salary for this position is $100,000 to $175,000. Compensation and benefits include variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus (guaranteed in the first year of hire), a relocation bonus, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program. ## How to Apply To apply for this job, please email your resume and the job title to **recruitment-nyc@world.deshaw.com**. ## Applying to this role This Systems Administrator (New York) role at D. E. Shaw runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications. [Tailor this application](https://www.jorb.ai/signup?ref=job-atom&firm=d-e-shaw&job=6a8562eeb2793d0b5999e291) ## More open roles at D. E. 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