Entry Level System Administrator Jobs in Boston, MA

Please Note: We have TWO openings for a Systems Administrator that can be based in one of our many office locations: Boston, MA - Charlotte, NC - Atlanta, GA - Asheville, NC - New York City, NY - Westwood, NJ - McLean, VA

Why work at Modera Wealth?

Modera Wealth Management is an independent, fee-only firm that strives to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of our clients through comprehensive financial planning and intelligent investment management. Modera is fast-growing and has a track record of providing career development opportunities from entry level to ownership.

Since 1983, Modera has been committed to being an advisor firm, and not a firm of advisors. Our growth has been driven by a desire to give clients a personalized service experience with our distinct combination of professional excellence and a friendly, relatable work style. Through this vision, we have grown to more than 200 employees in 19 offices along the East Coast, managing more than $15B in assets for more than 6,000 individuals, families, and businesses.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a Systems Administrator that will support and help evolve our cloud-first IT environment. This role focuses on Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and network infrastructure, combining day-to-day operational support with infrastructure modernization and transformation initiatives across our office locations.

Responsibilities:

Cloud and Identity

• Support and identify modernization, centralization, and transition efforts, including reducing on-premise dependencies where appropriate, advancing a cloud-based identity architecture, and supporting the integration and migration of identity, access, and core network services across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, including those introduced through acquisitions
• Administer and maintain Microsoft 365 and Entra ID environments
• Implement and maintain authentication and access controls, including MFA, conditional access, and password standards
• Conduct regular Entra ID and Microsoft 365 audits covering email forwarding rules, mailbox permissions, delegated access, RBAC, privileged access controls, and group memberships
• Additional projects and duties as needed

Network and Infrastructure

• Manage and support network infrastructure for LAN/WAN/WLAN and firewalls firmwide including adherence to company configuration standards
• Maintain current network and infrastructure documentation, including topology diagrams, inventory records, and post-change updates
• Assist with office move planning, infrastructure changes, and integration activities related to acquisitions or location transitions

Infrastructure Modernization

• Lead or contribute to infrastructure improvement initiatives, including system/network/application migrations, workflow modernization, and legacy data archival and lifecycle management
• Collaborate with internal teams and managed service providers on migrations, data consolidation, platform transitions, and system retirements

Security and Governance

• Establish and support processes for periodic access reviews, audit reporting, and inactive account cleanup
• Monitor and help enforce security best practices across identity, endpoint, and collaboration platforms
• Help ensure policies and standards are applied consistently across users, devices, and office locations

Office Technology and Support

• Provide operational support for office technology and physical office environments, including end-user communication, rollout support, and compliance-related instructions
• Maintain an accurate inventory of AV and technology assets, including lifecycle tracking and troubleshooting support

What are we looking for?

We want a team player who can leverage the strength of the firm to deliver outstanding results and solutions. We are looking for people who embody Modera's core values:

• Confident Humility - a quintessential team player, willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done, with pragmatic optimism
• Contagious Growth Mindset - a continuous learner with intellectual curiosity who strives for excellence and inspires others
• Trusted Relationships - supportive and authentic with mutual respect for colleagues

Qualifications:

• Experience in systems administration, infrastructure engineering, or a similar technical role
• Experience administering cloud collaboration platforms such as Microsoft 365, including services like Exchanged Online, Teams, and SharePoint
• Familiarity with Entra ID, identity and access management concepts, conditional access, and role-based access controls
• Experience with Intune/Endpoint Manager or similar endpoint management tools across Windows and mobile devices
• Working experience managing network infrastructure components including wireless, firewalls, switches, DHCP, and DNS
• Understanding of IT security principles and governance practices
• Ability to communicate technical changes clearly to both technical and business audiences
• Strong documentation habits and attention to detail
• Experience with Box administration or integrations, preferred
• Experience transitioning hybrid Active Directory environments toward cloud-based identity, preferred
• Familiarity with platforms such as Meraki, FortiGate, CodeTwo, and Box, preferred
• Experience supporting office relocations, acquisitions, or broader infrastructure transitions, preferred
• PowerShell scripting or automation experience, preferred

Skills and Competencies:

• Clear communicator who can translate technical changes for a range of audiences
• Strong organization, documentation discipline, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities effectively
• Proactive approach to standardization, reliability, and continuous improvement
• Collaborative working style with internal stakeholders, vendors, and external partners
• Thoughtful, practical approach to balancing security, usability, and operational needs

Benefits:

• Competitive based salary
• Performance based bonus
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
• Generous PTO and leave policies
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
• Partial remote work
• Salary range: $110,000-145,000
• Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point of market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location, and most importantly, performance in the job role