# Intermediate Systems Administrator

> Active Power Investments · houston, United States (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-06

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** IT

## Description

**About Us** 

Active Power Investments (API) is a dynamic power trading firm focused on innovation, integrity, and operational excellence. We’re scaling rapidly and building a strong internal foundation of technology and talent. We’re looking for a capable Intermediate Systems Administrator who can support and optimize our growing IT infrastructure. 

**Role Overview** 

As an Intermediate Systems Administrator, you’ll be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing core IT systems, user support, and infrastructure components. You will play a key role in ensuring the security, availability, and performance of internal systems, while also contributing to automation, upgrades, and ongoing tech improvements.

## Requirements

**Key Responsibilities** 

-   Administer and support Microsoft environment (Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory, etc.) 

-   Recommend and implement security measures and enforce IT policies (e.g., MFA, antivirus, data protection) 

-   Support and expand, our on-prem VMWare environment 

-   Proactively monitor system performance, perform routine maintenance, and respond to incidents 

-   Recommend process improvement and automation initiatives 

-   Set up and maintain user accounts, hardware, and software across endpoints 

-   Manage backups, disaster recovery procedures, and patching schedules 

-   Support network configuration and troubleshoot connectivity issues 

-   Assist in onboarding/offboarding processes, ensuring smooth device and access setup 

-   Work with vendors and service providers as needed 

-   Document systems, procedures, and change logs for internal use 

**Requirements** 

-   3–5 years of experience in a Systems Administrator or IT Support role 

-   Proficiency securing IT infrastructure from external and internal attacks 

-   Proficiency with \[Windows Server, Azure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, VMWare, etc.\] 

-   Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, OS, and network layers 

-   Familiarity with scripting or automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) 

-   Understanding of IT security best practices 

-   Strong communication and documentation skills 

-   Ability to manage competing priorities and respond quickly to issues 

-   Confident working in a time-sensitive environment  

**Nice to Have** 

-   Experience working in a finance or similar trading environment 

-   Knowledge of cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS) 

-   Familiarity with virtualization (e.g., Hyper-V, VMware) 

-   Exposure to compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001) 

-   Comfort working in a lean or startup-style environment

## Benefits

**What We Offer** 

-   Competitive compensation 

-   Growth opportunities in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment 

-   Exposure to the energy and trading industries 

-   Flexible work arrangements

-   A collaborative and supportive team culture

## Apply

[Apply at Active Power Investments](https://apply.workable.com/active-power-investments/j/7C8FAFE499/apply)

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