Senior Systems Engineer

CIFC OVERVIEW

Founded in 2005, CIFC Asset Management LLC (including its affiliates, “CIFC”) is a global credit manager focused across multiple disciplines – CLOs, structured credit, corporate credit, opportunistic credit, and direct lending. Serving institutional investors globally, CIFC is a SEC-registered investment manager with approximately $47 billion in assets under management as of May 31, 2024. For more information, please visit

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Sr. Systems Engineer will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining CIFC’s core infrastructure systems to ensure high availability, security, and scalability. Reporting to the Co-Heads of Infrastructure, this individual will work closely with IT leadership and cross-functional teams to support business operations and strategic initiatives. The role requires 4 days per week in the office (subject to change) and demands a proactive, detail-oriented professional with deep technical expertise and strong problem-solving skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise infrastructure leveraging Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, and Active Directory.
• Administer and optimize on-premises and cloud environments for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Ensure security compliance through identity management, patching, and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Develop automation scripts and workflows using PowerShell to streamline operational tasks.
• Monitor system performance, configure alerts, and respond promptly to incidents to minimize downtime.
• Maintain and enhance ITSM platform for service delivery and meeting SLA targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to support infrastructure projects and initiatives.
• Maintain global knowledgebase, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Lead assigned infrastructure projects from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Support end-user requests to ensure business productivity.
• Work with vendors and partners on collaborative projects.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

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