Our client is a well-established recognised retail organisation with extensive expansion plans. The client is now looking for a passionate Senior Desktop Engineer professional to join their team to provide infrastructure support to their business. We are looking for an experience IT professional who can support our client current desktop Infrastructure and core equipment including the management of end users, customers, and internal support. Service Desk or Support Team providing direct support to customers Understanding of networking concepts: TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, DHCP, DNS, Routing, Switching and Firewalls. Exceptional troubleshooting skills on desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, fax machines, scanners, copiers and audio/visual equipment (Cisco/webex) Proven experience administering: Azure, MS Winsdows 10/11, Office 365 Strong skills managing Active Directory (Users, contacts, permissions, groups ) Experience with management systems SCCM/MDT and MDM (XenMobile, Airwatch, MobileIron) Security Services - Trend Micro/EPO/WSUS/Secunia/VPN Experience with Dell/Lenovo/HP/Apple hardware Expected to be familiar with all corporate processes and policies. The infrastructure is complex, and they are currently running a variety of technologies. This is role a great opportunity for someone who wants to expand their technical skill set and can work with variety of technologies. Any team leadership would give you a distinct advantage but not totally essential! This is a fantastic role where you will need to have a high degree of energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to succeed. The role is a brand-new role and will require flexibility and creative thinking skills to relentlessly contribute towards making a truly great service. Candidates must be able to build and maintain good relationships with those around them - at all levels of the business. The client is offering fantastic opportunity for career progression. Client is looking to grow the infrastructure support team in the next 6-12 months. This will be a very varied role that will appeal to somebody who enjoys juggling several different projects and who does not mind being interrupted to resolve an IT crisis. You need to enjoy being part of the team and a problem solver to get the most out of this role. Fantastic opportunity to join a great client in a high-profile role; shortlisting & 1st interviews this week, interviews scheduled for next week, send CV ASAP to avoid disappointment. InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
29/04/2024
Full time
Our client is a well-established recognised retail organisation with extensive expansion plans. The client is now looking for a passionate Senior Desktop Engineer professional to join their team to provide infrastructure support to their business. We are looking for an experience IT professional who can support our client current desktop Infrastructure and core equipment including the management of end users, customers, and internal support. Service Desk or Support Team providing direct support to customers Understanding of networking concepts: TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, DHCP, DNS, Routing, Switching and Firewalls. Exceptional troubleshooting skills on desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, fax machines, scanners, copiers and audio/visual equipment (Cisco/webex) Proven experience administering: Azure, MS Winsdows 10/11, Office 365 Strong skills managing Active Directory (Users, contacts, permissions, groups ) Experience with management systems SCCM/MDT and MDM (XenMobile, Airwatch, MobileIron) Security Services - Trend Micro/EPO/WSUS/Secunia/VPN Experience with Dell/Lenovo/HP/Apple hardware Expected to be familiar with all corporate processes and policies. The infrastructure is complex, and they are currently running a variety of technologies. This is role a great opportunity for someone who wants to expand their technical skill set and can work with variety of technologies. Any team leadership would give you a distinct advantage but not totally essential! This is a fantastic role where you will need to have a high degree of energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to succeed. The role is a brand-new role and will require flexibility and creative thinking skills to relentlessly contribute towards making a truly great service. Candidates must be able to build and maintain good relationships with those around them - at all levels of the business. The client is offering fantastic opportunity for career progression. Client is looking to grow the infrastructure support team in the next 6-12 months. This will be a very varied role that will appeal to somebody who enjoys juggling several different projects and who does not mind being interrupted to resolve an IT crisis. You need to enjoy being part of the team and a problem solver to get the most out of this role. Fantastic opportunity to join a great client in a high-profile role; shortlisting & 1st interviews this week, interviews scheduled for next week, send CV ASAP to avoid disappointment. InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for a Windows System Engineer. The role is permanent position based in Zurich Canton & comes with some home office allowance. Your role: Hold responsibility for IT Infrastructure design, implementation & maintenance to ensure optimal performance, security & scalability. Manage Client Support, Server Support & Maintenance. Your Skills & Experience: At least 5+ years of professional experience in IT Systems/Infrastructure Engineering. Strong expertise in Windows System Engineering, Windows Server & Client administration, Active Directory & Group Policy. Skilled in Azure AD & Microsoft 365. Sound experience in Citrix Virtual Desktops, VMWare Virtualization, Storage Solutions & Administration & Veeam Backup & Disaster recovery solutions. Experienced in Network Firewalls, Routing & Switching. Your Profile: Completed University Degree in the area Computer Science or Similar. Strong communication, collaboration & problem-solving skills. Self-motivated, analytical, detailed, organized & a team-player. Continuously enthusiastic to learn & further develop. Able to occasionally partake in business trips to foreign branches. Fluent in English (spoken & written), German languages skills are considered highly advantageous.
29/04/2024
Full time
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for a Windows System Engineer. The role is permanent position based in Zurich Canton & comes with some home office allowance. Your role: Hold responsibility for IT Infrastructure design, implementation & maintenance to ensure optimal performance, security & scalability. Manage Client Support, Server Support & Maintenance. Your Skills & Experience: At least 5+ years of professional experience in IT Systems/Infrastructure Engineering. Strong expertise in Windows System Engineering, Windows Server & Client administration, Active Directory & Group Policy. Skilled in Azure AD & Microsoft 365. Sound experience in Citrix Virtual Desktops, VMWare Virtualization, Storage Solutions & Administration & Veeam Backup & Disaster recovery solutions. Experienced in Network Firewalls, Routing & Switching. Your Profile: Completed University Degree in the area Computer Science or Similar. Strong communication, collaboration & problem-solving skills. Self-motivated, analytical, detailed, organized & a team-player. Continuously enthusiastic to learn & further develop. Able to occasionally partake in business trips to foreign branches. Fluent in English (spoken & written), German languages skills are considered highly advantageous.
Location: Almelo, Netherlands (Hybrid) Key essential skills: Proven experience in Level 1 desktop support, addressing a variety of IT issues. Familiarity with Windows operating systems and experience in performing system migrations. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot both hardware and software issues. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with end-users. Detail-oriented with the ability to follow migration protocols and checklists. Basic knowledge of IT security best practices and data protection regulations. A proactive and self-motivated approach to work, able to work both independently and as part of a team. IT certifications (eg, CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician) will be an advantage. Overview: We are seeking a Temporary IT Support Engineer to join our team and provide assistance in the machine migration of laptops and desktop PCs to different domains. This is a short-term position that will last until the end of the month, focusing on supporting the migration process while leveraging Level 1 desktop support experience. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and efficient transition of IT assets. Role & Responsibilities: Assist in the migration of laptops and desktop PCs to different domains, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption to end-users. Provide Level 1 desktop support, addressing common IT issues and troubleshooting hardware and software problems. Collaborate with the IT team to ensure all systems are correctly configured, and data is securely transferred during the migration process. Conduct pre-migration and post-migration checks to verify that all systems are functioning as expected. Assist end-users with questions, concerns, and issues related to the migration, offering guidance and support. Document all migration-related activities, issues, and resolutions for future reference. Ensure compliance with IT security policies and data protection regulations throughout the migration process. Report any technical challenges or roadblocks encountered during the migration to the IT team for further assistance. Outline Thebes Group: Thebes Group is a leading UK wide IT infrastructure technology consultancy. We are well-known for our extensive talent pool of highly competent IT professionals and exclusive Academy programmes, which provide a great opportunity to undertake technical training in core disciplines. Thebes work with a number of leading vendors, Government, financial institutions and insurance companies including investment banks, brokers and hedge funds. Thebes does IT solutions & services differently from most other IT service providers. As an Assured Outcome Provider (AOP) we have spent fifteen years willingly sharing the client's risk with them by focusing on outputs (ie quality service & solutions and ROI) rather than inputs (ie pricelists and headcount). We do this by fitting our skills, solutions & capabilities to needs, augmenting our staff with enthusiastic professionals from our Academy programme and remaining flexible as our clients' needs change.
25/04/2024
Project-based
Location: Almelo, Netherlands (Hybrid) Key essential skills: Proven experience in Level 1 desktop support, addressing a variety of IT issues. Familiarity with Windows operating systems and experience in performing system migrations. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot both hardware and software issues. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with end-users. Detail-oriented with the ability to follow migration protocols and checklists. Basic knowledge of IT security best practices and data protection regulations. A proactive and self-motivated approach to work, able to work both independently and as part of a team. IT certifications (eg, CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician) will be an advantage. Overview: We are seeking a Temporary IT Support Engineer to join our team and provide assistance in the machine migration of laptops and desktop PCs to different domains. This is a short-term position that will last until the end of the month, focusing on supporting the migration process while leveraging Level 1 desktop support experience. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and efficient transition of IT assets. Role & Responsibilities: Assist in the migration of laptops and desktop PCs to different domains, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption to end-users. Provide Level 1 desktop support, addressing common IT issues and troubleshooting hardware and software problems. Collaborate with the IT team to ensure all systems are correctly configured, and data is securely transferred during the migration process. Conduct pre-migration and post-migration checks to verify that all systems are functioning as expected. Assist end-users with questions, concerns, and issues related to the migration, offering guidance and support. Document all migration-related activities, issues, and resolutions for future reference. Ensure compliance with IT security policies and data protection regulations throughout the migration process. Report any technical challenges or roadblocks encountered during the migration to the IT team for further assistance. Outline Thebes Group: Thebes Group is a leading UK wide IT infrastructure technology consultancy. We are well-known for our extensive talent pool of highly competent IT professionals and exclusive Academy programmes, which provide a great opportunity to undertake technical training in core disciplines. Thebes work with a number of leading vendors, Government, financial institutions and insurance companies including investment banks, brokers and hedge funds. Thebes does IT solutions & services differently from most other IT service providers. As an Assured Outcome Provider (AOP) we have spent fifteen years willingly sharing the client's risk with them by focusing on outputs (ie quality service & solutions and ROI) rather than inputs (ie pricelists and headcount). We do this by fitting our skills, solutions & capabilities to needs, augmenting our staff with enthusiastic professionals from our Academy programme and remaining flexible as our clients' needs change.
NO SPONSORSHIP QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER SALARY: $140K - $175K FLEX PLUS Bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL This is a manager position. You will be a people manager managing vendors, outsourced resources, onshore, offshore, MSAS Back End technology. Applications desktop mobility strategies implementations products cloud global experience reducing defects that impact end users productivity will support QA development metrics agile tools processes Microsoft applications Jira ServiceNow This role will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelors degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
24/04/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER SALARY: $140K - $175K FLEX PLUS Bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL This is a manager position. You will be a people manager managing vendors, outsourced resources, onshore, offshore, MSAS Back End technology. Applications desktop mobility strategies implementations products cloud global experience reducing defects that impact end users productivity will support QA development metrics agile tools processes Microsoft applications Jira ServiceNow This role will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelors degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
*Role is onsite 5 days per week, we are unable to sponsor for this contract role* Prestigious Enterprise Company is currently seeking a Desktop SCCM Technician. Candidate will be responsible for the support, and on-going operation of the desktop and virtual desktop (SCCM) platforms. The position serves to drive change in technology and process to bring functionality, supportability, and security to the desktop infrastructure. Responsibilities: Provides support to staff. Documents common troubleshooting steps for first and second-level support teams. Performs routine and preventative system maintenance and implements changes to address production issues. Regularly participates in monthly off-hours maintenance windows. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred. 3+ years of direct experience engineering desktop solutions in a large, global professional services firm. Additional experience supporting and administering desktop technologies including system patching, encryption, SCCM is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to clearly convey information to a broad audience. Technologies: Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), including: OS build deployments and task sequences. Microsoft Windows desktop management Basic Active Directory and Group Policy administration. Basic Windows OS security. Citrix virtual application and virtual desktop administration.
24/04/2024
Project-based
*Role is onsite 5 days per week, we are unable to sponsor for this contract role* Prestigious Enterprise Company is currently seeking a Desktop SCCM Technician. Candidate will be responsible for the support, and on-going operation of the desktop and virtual desktop (SCCM) platforms. The position serves to drive change in technology and process to bring functionality, supportability, and security to the desktop infrastructure. Responsibilities: Provides support to staff. Documents common troubleshooting steps for first and second-level support teams. Performs routine and preventative system maintenance and implements changes to address production issues. Regularly participates in monthly off-hours maintenance windows. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred. 3+ years of direct experience engineering desktop solutions in a large, global professional services firm. Additional experience supporting and administering desktop technologies including system patching, encryption, SCCM is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to clearly convey information to a broad audience. Technologies: Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), including: OS build deployments and task sequences. Microsoft Windows desktop management Basic Active Directory and Group Policy administration. Basic Windows OS security. Citrix virtual application and virtual desktop administration.
Technical Team Leader Place of work: On-site - Sheffield, UK Duration: Permanent Hours of work: Shift rotation - 2 day shifts from 6am - 6pm + 2 night shifts from 6pm-6am + 4 days off About the Company and the Role: Auxilion is a leading provider of IT outsourcing and IT managed service solutions for global IT service providers. As part of the Auxilion Group you will work closely with the in-house team to provide the best customer experience that the client requires. The role is for a 3rd Line technical engineer with proven leadership skills. The role will involve managing all incidents and requests through their full life cycle and feeding into the wider technical team. You will be managing a team of 2/3 Infrastructure engineers on a rotating 12-hour shift to deliver the best service possible within the contractual SLAs. There is a high level of communication skill required in this role, dealing with your team directly, handing over to the next Team leader and more importantly, individuals across the wider technical team. Position Responsibilities: Manage Incidents & Requests ensuring SLA Performance against KPIs. Ensure accurate and up to date information is recorded against all tickets. Ensure daily checks are performed correctly and in a timely manner. Be aware of ongoing escalations Be aware of current Major incidents. Manage P1 and P2 Incidents, keeping service managers informed and escalating if required. Technical Competencies: 3rd level technical service experience level is a must. Working with Azure, Office 365, Hyper-V, VMware, SimpliVity, Intune, VMWare Horizons, Citrix, Azure Desktop, and RDS environments Prior experience in a 24 x 7 Network Operations Centre/Service Desk Environment Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills (Communication to customers verbal and written is mandatory) 2-5 years' Experience with Windows Server (2012/2016/2019 & 2022) Experience with Monitoring Software Business Competencies: To succeed in this role, you'll need knowledge of utilizing ITIL best practice as well as experience within an IT customer service environment. You would be required to demonstrate the following: Strong Technical skills. Accountability and responsibility for your workload. Helpful and approachable attitude. Excellent time management skills. Ideally, you'll have had at least 12 months experience managing people, including day to day management eg absences, holidays, performance reviews. Mentoring junior colleagues and be responsible for career development Our Company, Auxilion - About Us Work matters. It's where we spend a third of our lives. At Auxilion we strive to be a great place to work, with career opportunities and the development of people in our DNA. Our competitive advantage is how we support our clients on their journey. Our people have a passion for their work, our culture and values. Whether your focus is technical, sales, finance or anything in-between, our roles aim to provide each person with meaningful impact and plenty of space to grow.
23/04/2024
Full time
Technical Team Leader Place of work: On-site - Sheffield, UK Duration: Permanent Hours of work: Shift rotation - 2 day shifts from 6am - 6pm + 2 night shifts from 6pm-6am + 4 days off About the Company and the Role: Auxilion is a leading provider of IT outsourcing and IT managed service solutions for global IT service providers. As part of the Auxilion Group you will work closely with the in-house team to provide the best customer experience that the client requires. The role is for a 3rd Line technical engineer with proven leadership skills. The role will involve managing all incidents and requests through their full life cycle and feeding into the wider technical team. You will be managing a team of 2/3 Infrastructure engineers on a rotating 12-hour shift to deliver the best service possible within the contractual SLAs. There is a high level of communication skill required in this role, dealing with your team directly, handing over to the next Team leader and more importantly, individuals across the wider technical team. Position Responsibilities: Manage Incidents & Requests ensuring SLA Performance against KPIs. Ensure accurate and up to date information is recorded against all tickets. Ensure daily checks are performed correctly and in a timely manner. Be aware of ongoing escalations Be aware of current Major incidents. Manage P1 and P2 Incidents, keeping service managers informed and escalating if required. Technical Competencies: 3rd level technical service experience level is a must. Working with Azure, Office 365, Hyper-V, VMware, SimpliVity, Intune, VMWare Horizons, Citrix, Azure Desktop, and RDS environments Prior experience in a 24 x 7 Network Operations Centre/Service Desk Environment Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills (Communication to customers verbal and written is mandatory) 2-5 years' Experience with Windows Server (2012/2016/2019 & 2022) Experience with Monitoring Software Business Competencies: To succeed in this role, you'll need knowledge of utilizing ITIL best practice as well as experience within an IT customer service environment. You would be required to demonstrate the following: Strong Technical skills. Accountability and responsibility for your workload. Helpful and approachable attitude. Excellent time management skills. Ideally, you'll have had at least 12 months experience managing people, including day to day management eg absences, holidays, performance reviews. Mentoring junior colleagues and be responsible for career development Our Company, Auxilion - About Us Work matters. It's where we spend a third of our lives. At Auxilion we strive to be a great place to work, with career opportunities and the development of people in our DNA. Our competitive advantage is how we support our clients on their journey. Our people have a passion for their work, our culture and values. Whether your focus is technical, sales, finance or anything in-between, our roles aim to provide each person with meaningful impact and plenty of space to grow.