PEAK6 · 1 day ago
Senior Manager, VDI Engineering & Systems Administration
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
8+ years expApex Fintech Solutions is a company that powers innovation in digital wealth management. They are seeking an experienced technical leader to manage core engineering teams focused on end-user computing and virtual desktop infrastructure, overseeing M365 and Azure administration while providing mentorship to a team of engineers.
Financial ServicesInformation TechnologyTrading PlatformVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Directly lead and mentor System Administrators managing M365 and Azure administration, including user lifecycle, security, compliance, and service availability
Manage Desktop Engineers responsible for workstation provisioning, imaging, deployment, and end user patch management
Manage the VDI Engineering group—overseeing design, provisioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of VMware and AVD-based virtual desktop environments, working in concert with our Staff Desktop Architect as a resource and technical oracle, to guide strategic problem-solving, complex architectural decisions, and consistent application of leading practices and standards
Act as the escalation point for highly technical issues across Microsoft 365, Azure, desktop engineering, and VDI infrastructure—consulting with the Staff Desktop Architect on advanced challenges as needed
Organize and prioritize daily workload and project assignments for the team, ensuring timely completion of both operational tasks and project initiatives, in conjunction with our PMO to ensure proper resource allocation and alignment of work effort
Serve as a subject matter expert for administrative tasks in Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, Intune, EntraID, Okta, and related tooling—maintaining close collaboration with the Staff Desktop Architect to remain aligned on technical direction and solutions
Oversee processes for deploying, patching, and inventorying workstations using tools including SCCM, SmartDeploy, and Automox, ensuring compliance with security policies and regulatory mandates
Drive continual system improvements, including automation of provisioning and patching processes through PowerShell, other scripting languages, and appropriate endpoint management solutions
Oversee the implementation and routine maintenance of the Firm’s VDI environments—including image management, capacity planning, monitoring, and performance tuning—with periodic input from the Staff Desktop Architect to ensure solutions remain future-proof and robust
Take ownership of service monitoring, incident response, root cause analysis, and problem resolution for client computing and VDI operations—engaging the Staff Desktop Architect on unique or deeply technical incidents
Maintain documentation for standard operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and end-user support materials
Ensure systems meet or exceed established SLAs for uptime, patch compliance, and response times
Work closely with other IT teams—such as Security, Applications, and Infrastructure—to coordinate cross-team efforts and consult with the Staff Desktop Architect where architectural and cross-functional guidance is warranted
Deliver clear technical guidance and training for the team; provide technical insights to leadership as needed
Participate in on-call rotation and after-hours maintenance as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent work experience) required
8+ years of total professional experience in the field of IT systems administration, desktop engineering, or VDI infrastructure
5+ years of progressive leadership experience, including direct management or technical leadership of IT engineering teams
Demonstrated hands-on experience in M365 administration (user management, security, compliance, Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, etc.)
Strong background in Azure administration and integration
Experience administering and integrating EntraID and Okta for identity and access management
Practical experience with SCCM, SmartDeploy, Automox, and other workstation and patch management solutions
Experience managing teams responsible for desktop imaging, deployment, and endpoint patching at scale
Deep expertise in VDI solutions—preferably VMware Horizon and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), including deployment, upgrades, troubleshooting, and support
Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell and/or Python) for automation of operational tasks
Solid understanding of Windows administration; experience with Linux a plus
Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple shifting priorities
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate (MD-100, MD-101)
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
VMware Certified Professional – Desktop and Mobility (VCP-DTM)
VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Desktop and Mobility Design (VCAP-DTM Design)
Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA-V)
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals (for environments using Power BI/Fabric)
Benefits
Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP)
Competitive PTO
401k match
Parental leave
HSA contribution match
Paid subscription to the Calm app
Generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits
Hybrid work schedule
Company
PEAK6
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1001-5000 employees
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