Windows System Administrator at financial firm in midtown. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Experience * 2+ years proven experience administering Microsoft Windows Servers * 2+ years supporting development and production environments within a financial institution * Strong background and understanding of Microsoft Windows platform and applications Technical Skills * Strong Windows Server administration skills * A thorough understanding of Windows Systems Administration and Active Directory * Knowledge and understanding of networking and communications * Fluency with Windows batch scripting and similar languages OTHER USEFUL SKILLS: * Familiarity with Virtual Machine (VM) technologies BACKGROUND AND TRAINING: * Bachelors and/or Masters Degrees in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related technical discipline. Several years of relevant experience will also be considered * Financial industry experience preferred * Excellent oral and written communication skills to be able to effectively support users in a fast-paced environment * Ability to work well independently, as well as cooperatively with others Certifications (helpful, but not required): * Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA) * Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)