Kforce has a client that is seeking a Systems Administrator III in Reston, VA. Key Tasks: * Support Capital Markets trading desk operations and live trading activities * Serve as the primary operations contact; Manage workflows and ensure compliance * Implement and monitor operational risk controls to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements * Collaborate with trading, compliance, legal, and middle/back-office teams for smooth trade execution * Partner with technology and project teams to drive process improvements, system upgrades and automation initiatives * Prepare for significant market events and ensure business continuity * Produce operational reports and metrics for management review * Work closely with technology and project management teams to enhance trading platforms, market room systems, and automate manual processes * Support new product launches, business initiatives and regulatory change implementations from an operational perspective * Produce operational reports and metrics for management review * Manage technology issues through a ticketing system * Oversee initiatives to install and maintain hardware and software * Maintain user access accounts* Knowledge of trading platforms, market data feeds, order execution and post-trade processing * Strong understanding of system administration tasks, user profile management, OS level troubleshooting and system performance monitoring * Experience with endpoint management tools like Microsoft SCCM and familiarity with device provisioning, patch management and software distribution processes * Knowledge of networking concepts, latency analysis and firewall configurations * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) * Proficiency in Python R or Excel for data analysis, automation, and reporting to optimize trading strategies and operational efficiency * Ability to oversee real-time issue resolution, ensuring minimal downtime and swift recovery from system failures * Strong ability to liaise between traders, technology support teams and compliance officers to align technology with business needs * Familiarity with Market data vendors (Bloomberg, Reuters) and pricing feeds