System Administrator

**About BestEx Research**

BestEx Research is a financial technology and research firm specializing in building sophisticated execution algorithms and transaction cost modeling tools servicing multiple asset classes. The firm provides its services to performance-demanding hedge funds, CTAs, asset managers, and banks through a traditional electronic broker and in a broker-neutral Software as a Service (SaaS) model.

BestEx Research’s mission is to become the leader in automation and measurement of execution across asset classes globally and significantly reduce transaction costs for our clients.

Its cloud-based platform, Algo Management System (AMS), is the first end-to-end algorithmic trading solution for equities, futures, and foreign exchange that delivers an entire ecosystem around execution algorithms, including transaction cost analysis (TCA), an algo customization tool called Strategy Studio, a trading dashboard, and pre-trade analytics in a single platform. The platform is currently live for US equity and global futures trading.

BestEx Research is disrupting a $100 billion industry by challenging the status quo of stale, black-box solutions from banks and offering next-generation execution algorithms that combine performance improvement with transparency and customization. BestEx Research uses leading-edge technology to support its low-latency, highly scalable research and trading systems with its back end in C++, research libraries in C++/Python and R, and web-based technologies for delivering its front-end platforms.

**Why work at BestEx Research?**

If you want to help investors reduce their trading costs in an incredibly complex market structure and help create and shape an industry-defining product, then this is an excellent opportunity to join an incredibly talented team of 20+. BestEx Research has almost zero turnover, top notch clients, zero bureaucracy, and a flat organizational structure. It is a true meritocracy, set in a collaborative environment, where every employee is working on extraordinarily interesting projects. Our pay scale and benefits are comparable to top-tier firms in our industry, either in the form of cash compensation or a hybrid cash and equity compensation plan. Employees at BestEx Research have exposure to much more variety in the projects they complete and opportunities for growth than in similar roles at other firms.

**Primary Job Responsibilities**

**Role Type: Full-time**
**Location: Bangalore**
**Work Experience: 4 to 5 Years**

As a System Administrator at BestEx Research, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and secure operation of our IT systems. You will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting our hardware and software, managing our network infrastructure, and providing technical support to our team. If you are a tech-savvy professional with strong problem-solving skills, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

- Network Management: Administer and troubleshoot our local area network (LAN) and ensure reliable connectivity. Monitor network performance, resolve issues, and ensure data security.
- Cloud Infrastructure Management: Configure, maintain, and optimize Azure resources, including virtual machines, databases, and storage, to ensure scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
- Security: Proactively monitor and assess system security, implement security patches, and maintain firewall and antivirus systems to protect the organization against cyber threats.
- User Support: Provide technical support to employees, assisting with software, hardware, and network-related issues. Offer training and guidance on IT best practices.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of hardware and software inventory, network configurations, and system documentation.
- Server Management: Manage and monitor server infrastructure to ensure uptime and reliability.
- Capacity Planning: Plan and implement system upgrades and expansions as needed to support the growth of the organization.
- Vendor Management: Collaborate with vendors and service providers to obtain necessary IT resources and resolve technical issues.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Proven experience as a System Administrator or in a similar role, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Familiarity with network protocols, configurations, and services.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) are a plus.

**Benefits**
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-growing startup with room for career advancement.
- Casual and innovative work environment.
- Health insurance and other benefits as per company policy.
- Professional development and training opportunities.