Position: Windows/Dell Infra Admin Location: Rugby, UK Duration: Permanent JOB DESCRIPTION: As a Senior Windows Infrastructure Admin/Engineer, you'll have a broad remit of responsibilities across the entire Windows infrastructure, service operations and support, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group policy, MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) and Windows Server 2003 to 2012 R2 and Widows desktop solutions. You will proactively troubleshoot complex issues, devising innovative solutions and proactively introducing improvements, enhancements, and automation. Working with a wide variety of platforms and programming languages, you will be a key player in delivering a reliable, high-quality trading environment as part of a diverse, globally distributed team. Essential Responsibilities/Qualifications: Take ownership of Active Directory and Windows Server infrastructure, service operations and support. Proven track record in a similar role supporting and maintaining Microsoft AD & Server Environments. Lead on all phases of Active Directory and Windows Server estate life cycle management. Lead on troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, MFA and Group Policy issues. Strong technical experience in administering MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) technologies across server and client components. Actively manage and monitor Active Directory and Server estate related ServiceNow tickets, and remediations from monitoring and alerting systems. Strong Windows Support Skills - 2012 to 2019. Experience in supporting MS Exchange. Experience in Microsoft 365 services and Endpoint Manager Good knowledge of VMWare ESX. Strong PowerShell, SCCM and SCOM skills. Contribute to IT infrastructure related security, maintenance, performance, capacity, and life cycle management. Contribute reports on infrastructure operations, services, and major incidents. Create and maintain work plans, design, and operations documentation sets. Create and review change requests to support project delivery and operational change. Work as part of a team to deliver complex solutions as lead specialist, project team resource or technical support. Good understanding of ITIL & related processes. Liaise with third parties and vendors. ITILv3/ITIL4 certified or recent relevant experience working in ITIL controlled environment. Experience writing process documentation including operational support guidelines, policies, and procedures. Strong Change management, Incident Management and Problem Management processes. Ability to create and maintain technical and design documents. Must be willing to work out of Rugby, UK site (subject to COVID regulations). Candidate must have the valid SC Clearance. Look forward to your response at earliest.
18/04/2024
Full time
Position: Windows/Dell Infra Admin Location: Rugby, UK Duration: Permanent JOB DESCRIPTION: As a Senior Windows Infrastructure Admin/Engineer, you'll have a broad remit of responsibilities across the entire Windows infrastructure, service operations and support, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group policy, MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) and Windows Server 2003 to 2012 R2 and Widows desktop solutions. You will proactively troubleshoot complex issues, devising innovative solutions and proactively introducing improvements, enhancements, and automation. Working with a wide variety of platforms and programming languages, you will be a key player in delivering a reliable, high-quality trading environment as part of a diverse, globally distributed team. Essential Responsibilities/Qualifications: Take ownership of Active Directory and Windows Server infrastructure, service operations and support. Proven track record in a similar role supporting and maintaining Microsoft AD & Server Environments. Lead on all phases of Active Directory and Windows Server estate life cycle management. Lead on troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, MFA and Group Policy issues. Strong technical experience in administering MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) technologies across server and client components. Actively manage and monitor Active Directory and Server estate related ServiceNow tickets, and remediations from monitoring and alerting systems. Strong Windows Support Skills - 2012 to 2019. Experience in supporting MS Exchange. Experience in Microsoft 365 services and Endpoint Manager Good knowledge of VMWare ESX. Strong PowerShell, SCCM and SCOM skills. Contribute to IT infrastructure related security, maintenance, performance, capacity, and life cycle management. Contribute reports on infrastructure operations, services, and major incidents. Create and maintain work plans, design, and operations documentation sets. Create and review change requests to support project delivery and operational change. Work as part of a team to deliver complex solutions as lead specialist, project team resource or technical support. Good understanding of ITIL & related processes. Liaise with third parties and vendors. ITILv3/ITIL4 certified or recent relevant experience working in ITIL controlled environment. Experience writing process documentation including operational support guidelines, policies, and procedures. Strong Change management, Incident Management and Problem Management processes. Ability to create and maintain technical and design documents. Must be willing to work out of Rugby, UK site (subject to COVID regulations). Candidate must have the valid SC Clearance. Look forward to your response at earliest.
Service Desk Engineer - Manufacturing Company - £38k + Package 2nd Line Support Engineer required by a leading manufacturing company to take on a challenging new role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to advance their career towards a more independent role, with exposure to a wider range of technology solutions. Reporting to the IT Operations & Infrastructure Manager, the service desk engineer will ensure that solutions are well-maintained and supportable. This role would suit a Senior Service Desk & End-User Compute Engineer who has a broad background supporting across a variety of technologies. An excellent training and development programme including a budget for external training and certifications, so progression opportunities in this role are fantastic. Overview: Permanent role with a salary of up to £38k basic + benefits package. Fully onsite position, no hybrid options available. Portbury office 4 days a week and 1 day a week at their office in Trowbridge to be part of the wider team. Working hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Available for out of hours support for any critical production issues. Requirements: Experience providing 2nd line technical support and desk side support Windows Server/Print Services Active Directory Advanced knowledge in Computer Hardware Advanced knowledge in Common Software applications Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Operating system Proficient knowledge in Printer Hardware Proficient knowledge in configuring and troubleshooting networking, wireless and VPN features of end-user devices Proficient knowledge in Ticketing software Microsoft Office & Office 365 applications Desired Skills: VMware virtualisation knowledge. Network and server hardware and components IT qualifications may include A+ Certification CompTIA A+ Certification Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification in desktop area Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification
17/04/2024
Full time
Service Desk Engineer - Manufacturing Company - £38k + Package 2nd Line Support Engineer required by a leading manufacturing company to take on a challenging new role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to advance their career towards a more independent role, with exposure to a wider range of technology solutions. Reporting to the IT Operations & Infrastructure Manager, the service desk engineer will ensure that solutions are well-maintained and supportable. This role would suit a Senior Service Desk & End-User Compute Engineer who has a broad background supporting across a variety of technologies. An excellent training and development programme including a budget for external training and certifications, so progression opportunities in this role are fantastic. Overview: Permanent role with a salary of up to £38k basic + benefits package. Fully onsite position, no hybrid options available. Portbury office 4 days a week and 1 day a week at their office in Trowbridge to be part of the wider team. Working hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Available for out of hours support for any critical production issues. Requirements: Experience providing 2nd line technical support and desk side support Windows Server/Print Services Active Directory Advanced knowledge in Computer Hardware Advanced knowledge in Common Software applications Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Operating system Proficient knowledge in Printer Hardware Proficient knowledge in configuring and troubleshooting networking, wireless and VPN features of end-user devices Proficient knowledge in Ticketing software Microsoft Office & Office 365 applications Desired Skills: VMware virtualisation knowledge. Network and server hardware and components IT qualifications may include A+ Certification CompTIA A+ Certification Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification in desktop area Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification
I am working with one of my favourite clients to recruit a Service Desk Manager to lead an expanding team of Service Desk Analysts within their UK Top 100 Professional Services firm. This position is based at my client's Bath office, offering a competitive salary of up to £45,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package. Our client places great emphasis on workplace culture, so the ideal candidate will be experienced in a Service Desk Manager or leadership role, preferably within a legal or professional services environment, and will also embody a friendly and approachable attitude to align with their team ethos. The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience: Robust understanding of IT service management frameworks and hands-on experience implementing ITIL best practices. Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of engaging effectively with stakeholders across all levels. Demonstrated proficiency in team leadership and motivation, with a focus on driving performance and fostering a collaborative atmosphere. Previous experience overseeing service desk operations, including incident management, problem resolution, and service request fulfilment. ITIL certification and familiarity with legal industry-specific technologies (eg, document management systems) are highly advantageous. Responsibilities: Lead and supervise the Service Desk team, ensuring prompt resolution of IT issues and smooth day-to-day operations. Oversee the implementation and adherence to ITIL best practices, ensuring service delivery conforms to industry standards. Develop and uphold IT service policies, procedures, and documentation to facilitate efficient operations and regulatory compliance. Provide strategic guidance on IT service management, resource allocation, and technology investments. Cultivate a culture of continuous learning and development within the Service Desk team, promoting professional growth and knowledge sharing. If you believe you're the right fit for this role and are seeking your next career opportunity, I'd love to hear from you. Our client actively encourages employee development and will support your long-term aspirations, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their IT career.
17/04/2024
Full time
I am working with one of my favourite clients to recruit a Service Desk Manager to lead an expanding team of Service Desk Analysts within their UK Top 100 Professional Services firm. This position is based at my client's Bath office, offering a competitive salary of up to £45,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package. Our client places great emphasis on workplace culture, so the ideal candidate will be experienced in a Service Desk Manager or leadership role, preferably within a legal or professional services environment, and will also embody a friendly and approachable attitude to align with their team ethos. The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience: Robust understanding of IT service management frameworks and hands-on experience implementing ITIL best practices. Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of engaging effectively with stakeholders across all levels. Demonstrated proficiency in team leadership and motivation, with a focus on driving performance and fostering a collaborative atmosphere. Previous experience overseeing service desk operations, including incident management, problem resolution, and service request fulfilment. ITIL certification and familiarity with legal industry-specific technologies (eg, document management systems) are highly advantageous. Responsibilities: Lead and supervise the Service Desk team, ensuring prompt resolution of IT issues and smooth day-to-day operations. Oversee the implementation and adherence to ITIL best practices, ensuring service delivery conforms to industry standards. Develop and uphold IT service policies, procedures, and documentation to facilitate efficient operations and regulatory compliance. Provide strategic guidance on IT service management, resource allocation, and technology investments. Cultivate a culture of continuous learning and development within the Service Desk team, promoting professional growth and knowledge sharing. If you believe you're the right fit for this role and are seeking your next career opportunity, I'd love to hear from you. Our client actively encourages employee development and will support your long-term aspirations, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their IT career.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*This is a 2nd shift role, 2:30pm-11:00pm, Tuesday thru Saturday each week* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Production Server Operations Administrator. Candidate will provide 1st Level Support, escalation, and resolution for Incidents with minimal supervision and a high degree of decision making. Assist Operations Manager in ensuring adequate staff coverage, and other managerial duties in his/her absence. Assist in ensuring critical processing requirements are met by escalating and tracking Incidents in a consistent and timely manner to ensure that Quality Standards are met. Responsibilities: Employ first-level Incident identification and resolution techniques to address interruptions across Mainframe, UNIX, Windows, and Network platforms. Monitor multiple applications and systems using approved software. Monitor and respond to applications/systems alerts across all platforms in accordance with Quality Standards and/or Security Policies. Report and document any processing anomalies utilizing approved software. Maintain processing records and logs Escalate Production Incidents to Second-Level support as required per policy to ensure a timely resolution. Perform Mainframe IPL's, and other system commands if and when Support transmissions across SFTP/NDM. Support the execution and troubleshooting of UC4 jobs. Provide support for Production Installs, D/R and Industry tests. Maintain all off-site storage records and shipments. Rerun/Restart failed backups and perform restores when required. Work scheduled overtime when needed to ensure 24 x 7 coverage. Must adhere to all Production Operations policies and procedures Appreciation of the critically and timeliness of Service Level Agreements. Assist Management in updating and maintaining current procedures. Focus on identifying and executing on Continuous Improvement opportunities. Qualifications: Network troubleshooting. UNIX knowledge. UC4 Scheduler. Mobius via Document Direct. zOS/390 JCL, IBM utilities Transmission protocols: SFTP/NDM. Operating systems: Unix, Windows, zOS/390 Strong Desktop skills Microsoft Office Suite 5+ years of OS390 JCL and IBM utilities 5+ years working in a multi-platform environment 5+ years working knowledge of an open systems scheduling product (UC4). 5+ years working knowledge of Mobius/Brio. DevOps experience desired but not required. College degree in Computer Information Systems desired, but equivalent work experience will be considered
16/04/2024
Full time
*This is a 2nd shift role, 2:30pm-11:00pm, Tuesday thru Saturday each week* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Production Server Operations Administrator. Candidate will provide 1st Level Support, escalation, and resolution for Incidents with minimal supervision and a high degree of decision making. Assist Operations Manager in ensuring adequate staff coverage, and other managerial duties in his/her absence. Assist in ensuring critical processing requirements are met by escalating and tracking Incidents in a consistent and timely manner to ensure that Quality Standards are met. Responsibilities: Employ first-level Incident identification and resolution techniques to address interruptions across Mainframe, UNIX, Windows, and Network platforms. Monitor multiple applications and systems using approved software. Monitor and respond to applications/systems alerts across all platforms in accordance with Quality Standards and/or Security Policies. Report and document any processing anomalies utilizing approved software. Maintain processing records and logs Escalate Production Incidents to Second-Level support as required per policy to ensure a timely resolution. Perform Mainframe IPL's, and other system commands if and when Support transmissions across SFTP/NDM. Support the execution and troubleshooting of UC4 jobs. Provide support for Production Installs, D/R and Industry tests. Maintain all off-site storage records and shipments. Rerun/Restart failed backups and perform restores when required. Work scheduled overtime when needed to ensure 24 x 7 coverage. Must adhere to all Production Operations policies and procedures Appreciation of the critically and timeliness of Service Level Agreements. Assist Management in updating and maintaining current procedures. Focus on identifying and executing on Continuous Improvement opportunities. Qualifications: Network troubleshooting. UNIX knowledge. UC4 Scheduler. Mobius via Document Direct. zOS/390 JCL, IBM utilities Transmission protocols: SFTP/NDM. Operating systems: Unix, Windows, zOS/390 Strong Desktop skills Microsoft Office Suite 5+ years of OS390 JCL and IBM utilities 5+ years working in a multi-platform environment 5+ years working knowledge of an open systems scheduling product (UC4). 5+ years working knowledge of Mobius/Brio. DevOps experience desired but not required. College degree in Computer Information Systems desired, but equivalent work experience will be considered
*This is a 2nd shift role, 2:30pm-11:00pm, Tuesday thru Saturday each week* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Production Server Operations Administrator. Candidate will provide 1st Level Support, escalation, and resolution for Incidents with minimal supervision and a high degree of decision making. Assist Operations Manager in ensuring adequate staff coverage, and other managerial duties in his/her absence. Assist in ensuring critical processing requirements are met by escalating and tracking Incidents in a consistent and timely manner to ensure that Quality Standards are met. Responsibilities: Employ first-level Incident identification and resolution techniques to address interruptions across Mainframe, UNIX, Windows, and Network platforms. Monitor multiple applications and systems using approved software. Monitor and respond to applications/systems alerts across all platforms in accordance with Quality Standards and/or Security Policies. Report and document any processing anomalies utilizing approved software. Maintain processing records and logs Escalate Production Incidents to Second-Level support as required per policy to ensure a timely resolution. Perform Mainframe IPL's, and other system commands if and when Support transmissions across SFTP/NDM. Support the execution and troubleshooting of UC4 jobs. Provide support for Production Installs, D/R and Industry tests. Maintain all off-site storage records and shipments. Rerun/Restart failed backups and perform restores when required. Work scheduled overtime when needed to ensure 24 x 7 coverage. Must adhere to all Production Operations policies and procedures Appreciation of the critically and timeliness of Service Level Agreements. Assist Management in updating and maintaining current procedures. Focus on identifying and executing on Continuous Improvement opportunities. Qualifications: Network troubleshooting. UNIX knowledge. UC4 Scheduler. Mobius via Document Direct. zOS/390 JCL, IBM utilities Transmission protocols: SFTP/NDM. Operating systems: Unix, Windows, zOS/390 Strong Desktop skills Microsoft Office Suite 5+ years of OS390 JCL and IBM utilities 5+ years working in a multi-platform environment 5+ years working knowledge of an open systems scheduling product (UC4). 5+ years working knowledge of Mobius/Brio. DevOps experience desired but not required. College degree in Computer Information Systems desired, but equivalent work experience will be considered
16/04/2024
Full time
*This is a 2nd shift role, 2:30pm-11:00pm, Tuesday thru Saturday each week* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Production Server Operations Administrator. Candidate will provide 1st Level Support, escalation, and resolution for Incidents with minimal supervision and a high degree of decision making. Assist Operations Manager in ensuring adequate staff coverage, and other managerial duties in his/her absence. Assist in ensuring critical processing requirements are met by escalating and tracking Incidents in a consistent and timely manner to ensure that Quality Standards are met. Responsibilities: Employ first-level Incident identification and resolution techniques to address interruptions across Mainframe, UNIX, Windows, and Network platforms. Monitor multiple applications and systems using approved software. Monitor and respond to applications/systems alerts across all platforms in accordance with Quality Standards and/or Security Policies. Report and document any processing anomalies utilizing approved software. Maintain processing records and logs Escalate Production Incidents to Second-Level support as required per policy to ensure a timely resolution. Perform Mainframe IPL's, and other system commands if and when Support transmissions across SFTP/NDM. Support the execution and troubleshooting of UC4 jobs. Provide support for Production Installs, D/R and Industry tests. Maintain all off-site storage records and shipments. Rerun/Restart failed backups and perform restores when required. Work scheduled overtime when needed to ensure 24 x 7 coverage. Must adhere to all Production Operations policies and procedures Appreciation of the critically and timeliness of Service Level Agreements. Assist Management in updating and maintaining current procedures. Focus on identifying and executing on Continuous Improvement opportunities. Qualifications: Network troubleshooting. UNIX knowledge. UC4 Scheduler. Mobius via Document Direct. zOS/390 JCL, IBM utilities Transmission protocols: SFTP/NDM. Operating systems: Unix, Windows, zOS/390 Strong Desktop skills Microsoft Office Suite 5+ years of OS390 JCL and IBM utilities 5+ years working in a multi-platform environment 5+ years working knowledge of an open systems scheduling product (UC4). 5+ years working knowledge of Mobius/Brio. DevOps experience desired but not required. College degree in Computer Information Systems desired, but equivalent work experience will be considered
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Must have Covid Vaccine, and work onsite 2-3 days per week near O'hare* Prestigious Enterprise Company is currently seeking a Control Analyst for Production Scheduling. Candidate will ensure consistent support of Business Operations through monitoring and managing business systems processing of client and customer data. Responsibilities: Maintain Production Processing Schedule: Create and schedule new processing jobs based on new projects and business processes. Execute On-Demand processing and reporting jobs. Maintain existing job schedule based on update requests stemming from projects and business process changes. Review and retire obsolete jobs. Monitor Production Processing Schedule: Closely monitor scheduled jobs for completion and failure. Analyze failure points and escalate issues to second level support when cannot be resolved at Lvl1. Notify affected IT and Business users of issues and delays in schedule processing. Exhibit high degree of ownership and drive issues to a full resolution. Ensure proper controls, back-up and recovery processes are in place after job failure. Generate Processing Performance Metrics & Weekly/Monthly Reporting. Become an expert in Operations Systems and Data Source Knowledge. Become an expert in business rules, system functionality and architecture. Contribute to and maintain process documentation. Provide concise and consistent status reporting. Identify, report and track issues through a system of record. Collaborate with external teams on root cause analysis. Maintain close interaction with business and technical peers. Identify process bottlenecks and suggest improvement actions. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and processes. Assist leadership with defining and improving the overall process. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related area. Strong Hands-on experience with IT processes and Workload Automation tools such as CA AutoSys, Tidal, IBM TWS etc Experience using SQL for results validation. Strong ability to troubleshoot issues, identifying root causes and support development team in development of resolutions. Workable knowledge of Customer Support and Service Delivery Model. Ability to collaborate and communicate with developers, business analysts, and business team support members. Workable knowledge of IT/IS Systems. At least 8 years of professional experience on a variety of projects in a capacity of Control Analyst. Hands-on experience with systems of records such as ServiceNow, HP Service Anywhere, Ivanti Service Manager, Jira Service Desk etc Ability to comprehend and analyze business process requirements and create comprehensive detailed process maps. Development experience is a plus. Strong communication and Client/Business interfacing and interpersonal skills are a must.
08/04/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Must have Covid Vaccine, and work onsite 2-3 days per week near O'hare* Prestigious Enterprise Company is currently seeking a Control Analyst for Production Scheduling. Candidate will ensure consistent support of Business Operations through monitoring and managing business systems processing of client and customer data. Responsibilities: Maintain Production Processing Schedule: Create and schedule new processing jobs based on new projects and business processes. Execute On-Demand processing and reporting jobs. Maintain existing job schedule based on update requests stemming from projects and business process changes. Review and retire obsolete jobs. Monitor Production Processing Schedule: Closely monitor scheduled jobs for completion and failure. Analyze failure points and escalate issues to second level support when cannot be resolved at Lvl1. Notify affected IT and Business users of issues and delays in schedule processing. Exhibit high degree of ownership and drive issues to a full resolution. Ensure proper controls, back-up and recovery processes are in place after job failure. Generate Processing Performance Metrics & Weekly/Monthly Reporting. Become an expert in Operations Systems and Data Source Knowledge. Become an expert in business rules, system functionality and architecture. Contribute to and maintain process documentation. Provide concise and consistent status reporting. Identify, report and track issues through a system of record. Collaborate with external teams on root cause analysis. Maintain close interaction with business and technical peers. Identify process bottlenecks and suggest improvement actions. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and processes. Assist leadership with defining and improving the overall process. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related area. Strong Hands-on experience with IT processes and Workload Automation tools such as CA AutoSys, Tidal, IBM TWS etc Experience using SQL for results validation. Strong ability to troubleshoot issues, identifying root causes and support development team in development of resolutions. Workable knowledge of Customer Support and Service Delivery Model. Ability to collaborate and communicate with developers, business analysts, and business team support members. Workable knowledge of IT/IS Systems. At least 8 years of professional experience on a variety of projects in a capacity of Control Analyst. Hands-on experience with systems of records such as ServiceNow, HP Service Anywhere, Ivanti Service Manager, Jira Service Desk etc Ability to comprehend and analyze business process requirements and create comprehensive detailed process maps. Development experience is a plus. Strong communication and Client/Business interfacing and interpersonal skills are a must.