Systems Administrator (hybrid)

From the moment you walk through the doors at Edgeworth Economics you will be treated as a valued addition to a team that is rich in diversity of cultures, education, and perspectives. Whether you are a consultant or a member of the administrative team you can expect to build meaningful professional and personal relationships that will help you develop your talents, interests, and career path.

Edgeworth employees enjoy a collaborative, collegial work environment with a casual dress code at each of our office locations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include monthly phone and fitness reimbursements, weekly wellness sessions hosted onsite, a fully stocked kitchen, and regularly scheduled social events all of which aim to provide our staff with a well-rounded employment experience.

Support, protect, and innovate is the mission of the Edgeworth IT team. The department is small, intelligent, and agile with big responsibilities. Here you will experience all aspects of IT operations. We value your ideas to improve productivity and customer service for our internal users and external clients.

Edgeworth Economics is an economic and quantitative consulting firm that provides economic analysis and expert testimony for clients facing complex litigation, regulatory, and other challenges involving antitrust, class certification, intellectual property, and labor and employment. Edgeworth’s expert economists, statisticians, data analysts, and other professionals assist clients with innovative solutions rooted in the rigorous application of economic principles and hard data. Organizations including leading law firms, Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies rely on Edgeworth Economics to help them navigate through their most critical legal disputes and other challenges.

Allow us to provide you with the opportunities, resources, and guidance necessary to develop your career at any stage. We encourage you to grow with training and technical certifications.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Service Desk 

• Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding  
• Assist with service desk tickets and issues on call duty as needed (5pm to 10pm one week a month) 
• Support escalated security-related service desk tickets  

Infrastructure 

• Provision and manage virtual machines in the cloud, including operating systems and security patches 
• Monitor and maintain system backup and recovery procedures with a focus on data security 
• Assist with patch management processes across all systems 
• Automate processes wherever possible  

Security 

• Monitor and investigate alerts from EDR systems (Carbon Black, Taegis) and other security tools 
• Investigate and respond to phishing attempts and email security incidents 
• Develop and implement company-wide security best practices and protocols 
• Document security incidents, assess their impact, and recommend solutions 
• Assist with documentation for security assessments and IT policies 
• Lead security awareness training and help colleagues understand information security management 

• At least 3 years of relevant IT experience 
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure 
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems and patch management 
• Scripting or programming experience (PowerShell, Python) a plus  
• Strong knowledge of information security principles and best practices 
• Experience with EDR systems (preferably Carbon Black or similar) 
• Experience with email security and phishing investigation 
• Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities 
• Understanding of security compliance requirements and frameworks 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities 
• Excellent documentation and communication skills 
• Ability to work both independently and in teams 
• Strong customer service orientation 
• Prioritization and time management capabilities 

Benefits and Compensation

Edgeworth Economics offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help you succeed personally and professionally. Eligible employees can take advantage of a variety of benefits and perks that include:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage options
• A generous 401k plan
• Paid time off 
• A hybrid work model and casual dress code
• Monthly phone and fitness reimbursements
• Weekly wellness sessions
• Company-sponsored social events
• And more!

The applicable base salary range for this role is $85,000 - $95,000 per year. The base pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, locations, certifications, and education. In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for a performance-based bonus. 

Application Process

All interested candidates must apply online through Edgeworth’s Careers website, www.edgewortheconomics.com/careers. The required application materials include a resume and cover letter.