Senior Platform Engineer - Piper Sandler & Co.

At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future.

We believe diverse teams with unique backgrounds, skills and experiences yield more innovative solutions. Our mission is to recruit, develop, retain and engage a diverse, high-performing team. Our business enables bright, committed people working in partnership within an environment that allows each person to achieve at a high level. We commit to encouraging and valuing inclusivity because every partner brings unique perspectives that help us better serve our clients.

We are currently looking for a Senior Platform Engineer in New York, NY.

Piper Sandler is actively seeking a Senior Platform Engineer who will significantly influence our infrastructure team's operations. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who takes pride in their work and demonstrates leadership in automation, platform engineering, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be committed to continuous improvement, optimizing our existing infrastructures-including an expanded focus on cloud services-adopting innovative automation practices, and ensuring high-performance service delivery to facilitate our business operations.

Fundamental Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage sophisticated automated strategies for our server storage infrastructure in both on-premises and cloud environments (Azure, AWS), ensuring streamlined operations and a significant reduction in manual intervention.
• Develop, refine, and deploy automation scripts and tools to enhance system provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and management, with an emphasis on cloud services integration and management.
• Lead in itiatives to ensure the utmost reliability, scalability, and performance of our server, storage, and cloud platforms, employing thorough performance management strategies to identify and proactively address potential issues.
• Participate in and often lead comprehensive project assignments, ensuring meticulous attention to detail in maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives for optimal company operations.
• Partner closely with application development teams, understanding their needs, and providing infrastructure solutions that enhance their productivity and the performance of applications.
• Maintain scrupulous documentation for system changes, automation processes, and platform configurations, strictly adhering to the company's change management policies.
• Excel in collaboration and communication with diverse stakeholder groups, breaking down complex technical topics into clear, understandable insights, and advocating for infrastructure needs and priorities.

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor's deg ree in information systems, computer science, or a related field, and/or 8+ years of equivalent work experience, with a track record of leadership.
• 6+ years of experience in related automation roles, with experience in cloud services (Azure, AWS, GCP) and expertise in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Comprehensive experience in managing and optimizing SAN and NAS environments, with a solid foundation in FC/iSCSI/NVMe, SMB/NFS/S3, and cloud storage solutions.
• Advanced skills in managing Microsoft Windows Server, UNIX/Linux administration, and hands-on work with cloud platform services.
• Proven experience with virtualization technologies, including VMware ESX servers, and containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, with a strong understanding of their performance metrics and management.
• In-depth experience utilizing automation tools and frameworks (such as Ansible, Terraform, etc.) across diverse on-premises and cloud environments.
• Robust understanding of network protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), server hardware platforms, and cloud network and storage solutions.

Key Competencies:

• Unparalleled attention to detail and a profound sense of pride in work that manifests in high-quality, reliable systems and services.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, adept at translating complex technical concepts to a range of audiences.
• Proven problem-solving prowess, capable of navigating complex technical challenges with innovative, timely, and efficient solutions.
• Strong leadership skills, capable of guiding teams, inspiring continuous improvement, and maintaining composure and decision-making clarity under pressure.
• Exceptional ability in cross-functional collaboration, understanding the needs of multiple stakeholders, and managing expectations accordingly.

As a leading investment bank, we enable growth and success for our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice and a differentiated, highly productive culture.

Our human capital, technology, marketing and other corporate support teams work with our business partners to maximize each employee. We understand the dynamic nature of the industry and work alongside our company strategies. Learn more about our firm here .

Piper Sandler values a strong culture dedicated to the emotional and physical well-being of our employees. Learn more about our commitment to our employee's health and well-being. Learn more about our benefits program and how we are here for our employees and their families today, tomorrow and beyond.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran or status with regard to public assistance.

The anticipated starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $125,000 - $200,000 per year. Placement within this range is dependent upon level of experience. This position is eligible for annual incentive compensation which will be a part of the total compensation. Total compensation for this position will be competitive with the market.

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