Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*Role can be Remote. This is a 3rd shift role, 11:00pm-7:30am, Tuesday thru Saturday each week* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a ITIL Production Server Operations Administrator. Candidate will work closely with a broad cross-section of the organization including the following teams: Production Control, Production Support, Release Management, Platform Services, Storage, Unix, Networking, Business Operations, Change/Problem/Incident Management. The primary focus of this role is to ensure that Production runs as efficiently as possible by being an evangelist for Continues Improvement (CI), and being a technical liaison to teams to ensure that operational readiness best practices are being adhered to. Responsibilities: Focus on shifting the overall operational posture from re-active to pro-active Analyze and report upon Production performance CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production capacity CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production critical-path processing CI opportunities Stand-up SWATs if when needed to drive resolution of ongoing Production issues Identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting Production performance Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective actions and/or interact with IT-staff/vendors in performing complex testing, support, and troubleshooting functions Move between tactical & strategic (ie. Forecast system demands and recommend upgrades, expansions and reconfigurations if/when needed) Consult & evangelize for operational best practices Collaborate across domains (ie. network, DB etc) to assist with application tuning Adhere to any/all Production security requirements and best practices Adhere to, and advocate for, all ITIL processes (ie. Incident, Problem, & Change) Actively participate in Incident, Problem & Change as a shepherd for all things Production Analyze repeating alerts to pro-actively identify environmental issues Surface any/all environmental & operational risks identified Evangelize for repeatable automated processes that can be scaled Prioritizes and align efforts to Production availability requirements and business priorities After hours, weekend work may be required during off hours maintenance windows. Qualifications: [Required] Working knowledge of ITIL principles [Required] Understands technical monitoring and metrics [Required] Sophisticated understanding of enterprising technology [Required] Mature understanding of the relationship between software and hardware [Required] Knowledge of Clearing and Finance industry [Required] Knowledge of Application life cycle and deployment [Required] Problem/Incident management experience [Required] Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or a related discipline [Required] 5+ years experience production systems operations or an equivalent combination of education and work experience [Required] The qualified candidate demonstrates a strong ability to multi-task in an environment of constantly changing priorities
17/05/2024
Full time
*Role can be Remote. This is a 3rd shift role, 11:00pm-7:30am, Tuesday thru Saturday each week* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a ITIL Production Server Operations Administrator. Candidate will work closely with a broad cross-section of the organization including the following teams: Production Control, Production Support, Release Management, Platform Services, Storage, Unix, Networking, Business Operations, Change/Problem/Incident Management. The primary focus of this role is to ensure that Production runs as efficiently as possible by being an evangelist for Continues Improvement (CI), and being a technical liaison to teams to ensure that operational readiness best practices are being adhered to. Responsibilities: Focus on shifting the overall operational posture from re-active to pro-active Analyze and report upon Production performance CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production capacity CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production critical-path processing CI opportunities Stand-up SWATs if when needed to drive resolution of ongoing Production issues Identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting Production performance Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective actions and/or interact with IT-staff/vendors in performing complex testing, support, and troubleshooting functions Move between tactical & strategic (ie. Forecast system demands and recommend upgrades, expansions and reconfigurations if/when needed) Consult & evangelize for operational best practices Collaborate across domains (ie. network, DB etc) to assist with application tuning Adhere to any/all Production security requirements and best practices Adhere to, and advocate for, all ITIL processes (ie. Incident, Problem, & Change) Actively participate in Incident, Problem & Change as a shepherd for all things Production Analyze repeating alerts to pro-actively identify environmental issues Surface any/all environmental & operational risks identified Evangelize for repeatable automated processes that can be scaled Prioritizes and align efforts to Production availability requirements and business priorities After hours, weekend work may be required during off hours maintenance windows. Qualifications: [Required] Working knowledge of ITIL principles [Required] Understands technical monitoring and metrics [Required] Sophisticated understanding of enterprising technology [Required] Mature understanding of the relationship between software and hardware [Required] Knowledge of Clearing and Finance industry [Required] Knowledge of Application life cycle and deployment [Required] Problem/Incident management experience [Required] Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or a related discipline [Required] 5+ years experience production systems operations or an equivalent combination of education and work experience [Required] The qualified candidate demonstrates a strong ability to multi-task in an environment of constantly changing priorities
*Role can be Remote. This is a 3rd shift role, 11:00pm-7:30am, Tuesday thru Saturday each week* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a ITIL Production Server Operations Administrator. Candidate will work closely with a broad cross-section of the organization including the following teams: Production Control, Production Support, Release Management, Platform Services, Storage, Unix, Networking, Business Operations, Change/Problem/Incident Management. The primary focus of this role is to ensure that Production runs as efficiently as possible by being an evangelist for Continues Improvement (CI), and being a technical liaison to teams to ensure that operational readiness best practices are being adhered to. Responsibilities: Focus on shifting the overall operational posture from re-active to pro-active Analyze and report upon Production performance CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production capacity CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production critical-path processing CI opportunities Stand-up SWATs if when needed to drive resolution of ongoing Production issues Identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting Production performance Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective actions and/or interact with IT-staff/vendors in performing complex testing, support, and troubleshooting functions Move between tactical & strategic (ie. Forecast system demands and recommend upgrades, expansions and reconfigurations if/when needed) Consult & evangelize for operational best practices Collaborate across domains (ie. network, DB etc) to assist with application tuning Adhere to any/all Production security requirements and best practices Adhere to, and advocate for, all ITIL processes (ie. Incident, Problem, & Change) Actively participate in Incident, Problem & Change as a shepherd for all things Production Analyze repeating alerts to pro-actively identify environmental issues Surface any/all environmental & operational risks identified Evangelize for repeatable automated processes that can be scaled Prioritizes and align efforts to Production availability requirements and business priorities After hours, weekend work may be required during off hours maintenance windows. Qualifications: [Required] Working knowledge of ITIL principles [Required] Understands technical monitoring and metrics [Required] Sophisticated understanding of enterprising technology [Required] Mature understanding of the relationship between software and hardware [Required] Knowledge of Clearing and Finance industry [Required] Knowledge of Application life cycle and deployment [Required] Problem/Incident management experience [Required] Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or a related discipline [Required] 5+ years experience production systems operations or an equivalent combination of education and work experience [Required] The qualified candidate demonstrates a strong ability to multi-task in an environment of constantly changing priorities
17/05/2024
Full time
*Role can be Remote. This is a 3rd shift role, 11:00pm-7:30am, Tuesday thru Saturday each week* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a ITIL Production Server Operations Administrator. Candidate will work closely with a broad cross-section of the organization including the following teams: Production Control, Production Support, Release Management, Platform Services, Storage, Unix, Networking, Business Operations, Change/Problem/Incident Management. The primary focus of this role is to ensure that Production runs as efficiently as possible by being an evangelist for Continues Improvement (CI), and being a technical liaison to teams to ensure that operational readiness best practices are being adhered to. Responsibilities: Focus on shifting the overall operational posture from re-active to pro-active Analyze and report upon Production performance CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production capacity CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production critical-path processing CI opportunities Stand-up SWATs if when needed to drive resolution of ongoing Production issues Identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting Production performance Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective actions and/or interact with IT-staff/vendors in performing complex testing, support, and troubleshooting functions Move between tactical & strategic (ie. Forecast system demands and recommend upgrades, expansions and reconfigurations if/when needed) Consult & evangelize for operational best practices Collaborate across domains (ie. network, DB etc) to assist with application tuning Adhere to any/all Production security requirements and best practices Adhere to, and advocate for, all ITIL processes (ie. Incident, Problem, & Change) Actively participate in Incident, Problem & Change as a shepherd for all things Production Analyze repeating alerts to pro-actively identify environmental issues Surface any/all environmental & operational risks identified Evangelize for repeatable automated processes that can be scaled Prioritizes and align efforts to Production availability requirements and business priorities After hours, weekend work may be required during off hours maintenance windows. Qualifications: [Required] Working knowledge of ITIL principles [Required] Understands technical monitoring and metrics [Required] Sophisticated understanding of enterprising technology [Required] Mature understanding of the relationship between software and hardware [Required] Knowledge of Clearing and Finance industry [Required] Knowledge of Application life cycle and deployment [Required] Problem/Incident management experience [Required] Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or a related discipline [Required] 5+ years experience production systems operations or an equivalent combination of education and work experience [Required] The qualified candidate demonstrates a strong ability to multi-task in an environment of constantly changing priorities
Our client is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic network engineer to join their team based around Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the requirements below. If you feel that you are capable, I would love to hear from you and discuss the position in full. Duties and Responsibilities Design, implement, configure and manage the organisation's network infrastructure, including LANs, WANs, VPNs, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and wireless access points. Identify and address issues to ensure high availability, reliability, and optimal performance. Deploy and maintain the systems' infrastructure, including Servers, storage solutions, operating systems, virtualisation platforms and cloud services. Manage network and systems capacity planning to accommodate growth and changing computing requirements. Collaborate with IT teams worldwide to develop integrated network and systems solutions aligned with business objectives and technology standards. Perform regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement necessary patches, updates, and security protocols. Design, implement and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Provide technical support to end-users and other IT teams, addressing network and systems-related incidents and challenges. Document network and systems configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides to facilitate knowledge sharing and training. Stay informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in networking and systems engineering. Automate network and systems tasks using Scripting languages and configuration management tools. Work with vendors and service providers for procurement, maintenance, and support of network and systems equipment and software. Install hardware for systems and users, as required. Packaging and deployment of applications and software updates. Identify, propose, contribute and manage IT projects for continuous improvement. Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or relevant work experience for a minimum of five years. Proven experience as a Network Engineer/Administrator, Systems Engineer/Administrator, or similar role, demonstrating proficiency in both networking and systems administration. Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, and network security practices. Familiarity with various operating systems, including Windows and VMWare ESXi and experience in system administration. Proficiency in configuring and managing virtualisation platforms such as VMware. Scripting skills (eg, PowerShell) for network and systems automation and optimisation. Knowledge of hardware components, server architecture, and storage systems (SANs). Familiarity with security tools, encryption, certificates, PKI, authentication, and patch management for both networks and systems. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams. Strong problem-solving abilities for diagnosing and resolving complex network and systems issues. Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities while adhering to deadlines. Main benefits: Salary Life Assurance x 4 times annual salary Critical Illness x 2 times annual salary Westfield Health Cover - CashPlan and Hospital Plan Personal Private Pension (currently Scottish Widows). Salary Exchange. 5% company contribution 34 day holiday (includes public holidays) Contribution to fitness club or classes Please send a copy of your CV for more information and to discuss your suitability. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
17/05/2024
Full time
Our client is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic network engineer to join their team based around Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the requirements below. If you feel that you are capable, I would love to hear from you and discuss the position in full. Duties and Responsibilities Design, implement, configure and manage the organisation's network infrastructure, including LANs, WANs, VPNs, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and wireless access points. Identify and address issues to ensure high availability, reliability, and optimal performance. Deploy and maintain the systems' infrastructure, including Servers, storage solutions, operating systems, virtualisation platforms and cloud services. Manage network and systems capacity planning to accommodate growth and changing computing requirements. Collaborate with IT teams worldwide to develop integrated network and systems solutions aligned with business objectives and technology standards. Perform regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement necessary patches, updates, and security protocols. Design, implement and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Provide technical support to end-users and other IT teams, addressing network and systems-related incidents and challenges. Document network and systems configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides to facilitate knowledge sharing and training. Stay informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in networking and systems engineering. Automate network and systems tasks using Scripting languages and configuration management tools. Work with vendors and service providers for procurement, maintenance, and support of network and systems equipment and software. Install hardware for systems and users, as required. Packaging and deployment of applications and software updates. Identify, propose, contribute and manage IT projects for continuous improvement. Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or relevant work experience for a minimum of five years. Proven experience as a Network Engineer/Administrator, Systems Engineer/Administrator, or similar role, demonstrating proficiency in both networking and systems administration. Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, and network security practices. Familiarity with various operating systems, including Windows and VMWare ESXi and experience in system administration. Proficiency in configuring and managing virtualisation platforms such as VMware. Scripting skills (eg, PowerShell) for network and systems automation and optimisation. Knowledge of hardware components, server architecture, and storage systems (SANs). Familiarity with security tools, encryption, certificates, PKI, authentication, and patch management for both networks and systems. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams. Strong problem-solving abilities for diagnosing and resolving complex network and systems issues. Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities while adhering to deadlines. Main benefits: Salary Life Assurance x 4 times annual salary Critical Illness x 2 times annual salary Westfield Health Cover - CashPlan and Hospital Plan Personal Private Pension (currently Scottish Widows). Salary Exchange. 5% company contribution 34 day holiday (includes public holidays) Contribution to fitness club or classes Please send a copy of your CV for more information and to discuss your suitability. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
IT Support Analyst/Network Administrator - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Line Support, Win10, MS Office, Windows Server 2016/2019, AD/GP0, MS Office 365, AV/VC/MS Teams, LAN/Wireless/VPN, SCCM, ITILv4 - Incident, Problem, Change Mgmt. Law Firm/Legal Services. Permanent, Brussels, Belgium (Relocation Candidates Welcome; EU Passport/Residency Required). €5000 - €6000 Per Month (th, 14th months) (€70,000 - €83,0000 per annum) +Bonus +Benefits. Global Law firm seeks an IT Support Analyst/Network Administrator to own the office IT environment for around 60 VIP users and provide Desktop Support, VIP Support and Satellite Office network administration for a small to medium sized team of Lawyers working in central Brussels. We require an IT Support Analyst/Network Administrator who can work full time, onsite due to the desktop/network infrastructure and VIP support nature of this role. You will provide very high quality user and technical support over the phone, at the desktop and remotely providing a VIP service approach and working to defined ITIL Standards as expected by your wider team which will provide Application and Server support from the London HQ. Whilst you will work independently you will received support and assistance from the wider team of IT engineers based in London and as such gain a great deal of ownership, technological exposure and project delivery within the office based environment across all related services - Desktop, Network and Server/Cloud environments. Working within this professional services environment the IT Support Analyst/Network Administrator will respond to users' calls and emails providing 1st & 2nd line support across laptops, PC's, running Win10, MS O365, iPhone and Android mobile devices printers, printer networks and other desktop tools and technologies including MS Teams Video Conferencing facilities. You will provide user support for technical issues such as network connections (LAN/VPN/Wireless/Remote Access), the VoIP phone system (basic support and liaison with 3rd party support/vendors to resolve issues) as well as MS Office applications including Powerpoint, Excel & Outlook. Secondly, you will be responsible for managing the user profiles within Windows Server 2016/Azure Active Directory/Group Policy, creating new user profiles and email accounts in MS O365. Troubleshooting issues with Active Directory/Group Policies will also be required and some aspects of 3rd line support will therefore be delivered when address Windows Server, AzureAD and Network environment - VPN, WAN/WAN, Firewall and security considerations. You will also support various inhouse legal systems including practice management and document management systems at the first line and escalate to relevant inhouse applications support teams and vendors as required. Finally, you will deploy patches and manage desktop and onsite file Servers using SCCM and related tools. We are searching for an IT Support Analyst/Desktop Support Engineer/VIP Support Analyst Engineer/Network Administrator who has gained experience working in a similar all round support capacity within small to medium sized professional services environments - Law Firms, Solicitors, Investment Banks, Accountancy Companies, big 5 consultancies (Accenture, PwC, KPMG, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, McKinsey & Company). You will be working/have worked in an ITILv3/v4 focussed environment working to incident, problem and change management processes. You will have provided VIP support to executives and have a solid technical capability inc O365, Windows Server 2016/20198 AD/GPo/AzureAD as well experience of Win10, LAN/VPN and Firewall config, DNS routing etc Strong verbal and written English language skills are pre-requisite; ability to speal French (and Dutch/Flemish) would be beneficial but non-essential due to the international make up of this business environment; the main business language utilised is English This is an excellent opportunity which offers substantial hands-on exposure to a number of cutting edge technologies within the Microsoft stack. We welcome applications from those in country or those who are able to relocate to Brussels; you will need to already hold EU residency/EU Passport to apply for this position.
17/05/2024
Full time
IT Support Analyst/Network Administrator - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Line Support, Win10, MS Office, Windows Server 2016/2019, AD/GP0, MS Office 365, AV/VC/MS Teams, LAN/Wireless/VPN, SCCM, ITILv4 - Incident, Problem, Change Mgmt. Law Firm/Legal Services. Permanent, Brussels, Belgium (Relocation Candidates Welcome; EU Passport/Residency Required). €5000 - €6000 Per Month (th, 14th months) (€70,000 - €83,0000 per annum) +Bonus +Benefits. Global Law firm seeks an IT Support Analyst/Network Administrator to own the office IT environment for around 60 VIP users and provide Desktop Support, VIP Support and Satellite Office network administration for a small to medium sized team of Lawyers working in central Brussels. We require an IT Support Analyst/Network Administrator who can work full time, onsite due to the desktop/network infrastructure and VIP support nature of this role. You will provide very high quality user and technical support over the phone, at the desktop and remotely providing a VIP service approach and working to defined ITIL Standards as expected by your wider team which will provide Application and Server support from the London HQ. Whilst you will work independently you will received support and assistance from the wider team of IT engineers based in London and as such gain a great deal of ownership, technological exposure and project delivery within the office based environment across all related services - Desktop, Network and Server/Cloud environments. Working within this professional services environment the IT Support Analyst/Network Administrator will respond to users' calls and emails providing 1st & 2nd line support across laptops, PC's, running Win10, MS O365, iPhone and Android mobile devices printers, printer networks and other desktop tools and technologies including MS Teams Video Conferencing facilities. You will provide user support for technical issues such as network connections (LAN/VPN/Wireless/Remote Access), the VoIP phone system (basic support and liaison with 3rd party support/vendors to resolve issues) as well as MS Office applications including Powerpoint, Excel & Outlook. Secondly, you will be responsible for managing the user profiles within Windows Server 2016/Azure Active Directory/Group Policy, creating new user profiles and email accounts in MS O365. Troubleshooting issues with Active Directory/Group Policies will also be required and some aspects of 3rd line support will therefore be delivered when address Windows Server, AzureAD and Network environment - VPN, WAN/WAN, Firewall and security considerations. You will also support various inhouse legal systems including practice management and document management systems at the first line and escalate to relevant inhouse applications support teams and vendors as required. Finally, you will deploy patches and manage desktop and onsite file Servers using SCCM and related tools. We are searching for an IT Support Analyst/Desktop Support Engineer/VIP Support Analyst Engineer/Network Administrator who has gained experience working in a similar all round support capacity within small to medium sized professional services environments - Law Firms, Solicitors, Investment Banks, Accountancy Companies, big 5 consultancies (Accenture, PwC, KPMG, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, McKinsey & Company). You will be working/have worked in an ITILv3/v4 focussed environment working to incident, problem and change management processes. You will have provided VIP support to executives and have a solid technical capability inc O365, Windows Server 2016/20198 AD/GPo/AzureAD as well experience of Win10, LAN/VPN and Firewall config, DNS routing etc Strong verbal and written English language skills are pre-requisite; ability to speal French (and Dutch/Flemish) would be beneficial but non-essential due to the international make up of this business environment; the main business language utilised is English This is an excellent opportunity which offers substantial hands-on exposure to a number of cutting edge technologies within the Microsoft stack. We welcome applications from those in country or those who are able to relocate to Brussels; you will need to already hold EU residency/EU Passport to apply for this position.
Your new role We are looking for a Database Administrator to develop, implement, and maintain the 24/7 corporate database infrastructure for the organisation. The role also involves supporting the enterprise-wide server and storage infrastructure, computer information systems, applications software, and web-based service delivery. Design, implement, maintain and support the database and associated infrastructure to ensure a robust, reliable, efficient and secure operation of the systems and services. Undertake a key responsibility and/or provide backup cover across the team, such as for selected server and storage infrastructure, operating systems, application software, and web-based service delivery, including effective liaison with contracted external suppliers and ensuring alignment with agreed technology and enterprise systems strategy, service requirements, security arrangements, and data exchange and inter-operability requirements. Installation, configuration, and upgrades to database systems and applications software as required, including server virtualisation where applicable. Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act. Monitor and manage systems performance and usage, taking baselines, recording trends and initiation prompt and appropriate action to resolve faults and problems, maintain services and increase capacity when required. Implementation, monitoring and maintenance of agreed standards, services, access arrangements, and security measures Comply with agreed change management procedures and 'at risk' times for the implementation of changes, including taking account of organisation's requirements and providing adequate notice and information for users Test and implement new technologies and services in accordance with agreed strategic development priorities and service requirements, and in conjunction with other substantive and project teams. Plan and test systems business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements, including associated documentation, risk registers, diagrams, and action scripts Assist the Head of IT Operations with the analysis, evaluation, and procurement of hardware and software solutions required for the development and maintenance of the provision. What you'll need to succeed Substantial proven practical expertise and experience in supporting large corporate systems and applications in a large enterprise networked environment at an appropriate level of responsibility Proven knowledge of server operating systems and virtualisation techniques Proven specialist understanding, expertise and experience appropriate to a designated key responsibility A good understanding of the systems and services required to support learning, teaching, research, and university business and administration requirements. A good understanding of information security principles and best practice. Experience in: Windows and SQL server systems, Active Directory Novell Netware systems, Zenworks, e-Directory Linux (SUSE) systems Sun Solaris Unix systems, NIS+ Lotus Domino MS Exchange and mail services Web Servers, Apache, Tomcat Experience across the Oracle suite Data warehouse infrastructure, data archive solutions Storage area networks, volume management Anti-virus software Technical architectures and development environments inc JAVA, .NET and Visual C++ What you'll get in return A permanent role paying up to £53,000pa + benefits. The role is based in Hertfordshire and hybrid working is on offer. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
17/05/2024
Full time
Your new role We are looking for a Database Administrator to develop, implement, and maintain the 24/7 corporate database infrastructure for the organisation. The role also involves supporting the enterprise-wide server and storage infrastructure, computer information systems, applications software, and web-based service delivery. Design, implement, maintain and support the database and associated infrastructure to ensure a robust, reliable, efficient and secure operation of the systems and services. Undertake a key responsibility and/or provide backup cover across the team, such as for selected server and storage infrastructure, operating systems, application software, and web-based service delivery, including effective liaison with contracted external suppliers and ensuring alignment with agreed technology and enterprise systems strategy, service requirements, security arrangements, and data exchange and inter-operability requirements. Installation, configuration, and upgrades to database systems and applications software as required, including server virtualisation where applicable. Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act. Monitor and manage systems performance and usage, taking baselines, recording trends and initiation prompt and appropriate action to resolve faults and problems, maintain services and increase capacity when required. Implementation, monitoring and maintenance of agreed standards, services, access arrangements, and security measures Comply with agreed change management procedures and 'at risk' times for the implementation of changes, including taking account of organisation's requirements and providing adequate notice and information for users Test and implement new technologies and services in accordance with agreed strategic development priorities and service requirements, and in conjunction with other substantive and project teams. Plan and test systems business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements, including associated documentation, risk registers, diagrams, and action scripts Assist the Head of IT Operations with the analysis, evaluation, and procurement of hardware and software solutions required for the development and maintenance of the provision. What you'll need to succeed Substantial proven practical expertise and experience in supporting large corporate systems and applications in a large enterprise networked environment at an appropriate level of responsibility Proven knowledge of server operating systems and virtualisation techniques Proven specialist understanding, expertise and experience appropriate to a designated key responsibility A good understanding of the systems and services required to support learning, teaching, research, and university business and administration requirements. A good understanding of information security principles and best practice. Experience in: Windows and SQL server systems, Active Directory Novell Netware systems, Zenworks, e-Directory Linux (SUSE) systems Sun Solaris Unix systems, NIS+ Lotus Domino MS Exchange and mail services Web Servers, Apache, Tomcat Experience across the Oracle suite Data warehouse infrastructure, data archive solutions Storage area networks, volume management Anti-virus software Technical architectures and development environments inc JAVA, .NET and Visual C++ What you'll get in return A permanent role paying up to £53,000pa + benefits. The role is based in Hertfordshire and hybrid working is on offer. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Chippenham, Wiltshire
Cloud IT Solutions Technical Consultant - Service Desk Consultant Permanent - Chippenham Onsite/Hybrid Working £45,000 - £60,000 Must Drive - Happy to Travel as needed. You will be an experienced Technical Consultant with a methodical approach to problem-solving who has an enthusiastic "can do" attitude. You have ambition and a growth mindset so you will be keen to learn, progress and are willing to study to become an exceptional IT professional. MAIN DUTIES * Architect, Design, and Implement Modern Cloud IT Solutions * Completion of Infrastructure, Cyber Risk and Microsoft 365 Adoption Consultancy * Escalation Technical Resource for Project Engineers * Work as part of our dedicated Projects Team away from the Service Desk * Support and guide our customers on their Technical Roadmap * Work with the Projects Administrator to ensure projects are a success * Assist the commercial team with technical roadmaps and presales consultancy ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE * At least 4 years' experience progressing through a service desk 1st/2nd/3rd line to Technical Consultant * Microsoft Azure (Migration, Deployment and Management of services) * Microsoft 365 including Modern Endpoint Management and Security * Hyper-V/VMware in both on-premises and hybrid deployments * Networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, Firewalls, port forwarding and NAT etc.) * Comfortable communicating at all levels including Management, Senior Leadership Team and Board/Directors * Design and implementation of technical roadmaps, from start to finish. QUALIFICATIONS * Desirable Microsoft Certifications (MS-100/101, AZ-104, MS-500) * Desirable Security Certifications (Security+, CEH) WHAT WE OFFER People & Culture is the heartbeat. We believe success is built from within and is why we are incredibly proud of our team, our working environment and our fun, friendly and inclusive office culture. We live by our values. It is a fast paced, energetic and fun environment to be in. As an employee we will invest in you. We will invest in your training. We will invest our time and energy to help you develop your career and become the very best in your field of work. * Unlimited holiday * Performance and salary reviews * Enrolment into the Academy, aimed on your training and development needs with time available to complete during working hours * Access to online courses, work related plus more, all at your fingertips * Auto Enrolment pension scheme * Staff and Customer referral scheme * Great working atmosphere and balanced work environment - we are high performance and we take good care of each other * Employee socials and events run by our Social Committee * Lots of cake and fruit * And of course, you get to work for a fast-growing, modern, market leader like us! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming, dynamic company offering a great culture and the chance to build a successful career. NOTES 37.5 hours a week Mon-Fri, due to the nature of the job some occasional work at weekends and outside of normal hours may be required. Travel to customer sites may be required so the ability to travel as and when required is essential. This role requires a DBS and BPSS check as well as you to obtain SC clearance (fully funded). "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
15/05/2024
Full time
Cloud IT Solutions Technical Consultant - Service Desk Consultant Permanent - Chippenham Onsite/Hybrid Working £45,000 - £60,000 Must Drive - Happy to Travel as needed. You will be an experienced Technical Consultant with a methodical approach to problem-solving who has an enthusiastic "can do" attitude. You have ambition and a growth mindset so you will be keen to learn, progress and are willing to study to become an exceptional IT professional. MAIN DUTIES * Architect, Design, and Implement Modern Cloud IT Solutions * Completion of Infrastructure, Cyber Risk and Microsoft 365 Adoption Consultancy * Escalation Technical Resource for Project Engineers * Work as part of our dedicated Projects Team away from the Service Desk * Support and guide our customers on their Technical Roadmap * Work with the Projects Administrator to ensure projects are a success * Assist the commercial team with technical roadmaps and presales consultancy ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE * At least 4 years' experience progressing through a service desk 1st/2nd/3rd line to Technical Consultant * Microsoft Azure (Migration, Deployment and Management of services) * Microsoft 365 including Modern Endpoint Management and Security * Hyper-V/VMware in both on-premises and hybrid deployments * Networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, Firewalls, port forwarding and NAT etc.) * Comfortable communicating at all levels including Management, Senior Leadership Team and Board/Directors * Design and implementation of technical roadmaps, from start to finish. QUALIFICATIONS * Desirable Microsoft Certifications (MS-100/101, AZ-104, MS-500) * Desirable Security Certifications (Security+, CEH) WHAT WE OFFER People & Culture is the heartbeat. We believe success is built from within and is why we are incredibly proud of our team, our working environment and our fun, friendly and inclusive office culture. We live by our values. It is a fast paced, energetic and fun environment to be in. As an employee we will invest in you. We will invest in your training. We will invest our time and energy to help you develop your career and become the very best in your field of work. * Unlimited holiday * Performance and salary reviews * Enrolment into the Academy, aimed on your training and development needs with time available to complete during working hours * Access to online courses, work related plus more, all at your fingertips * Auto Enrolment pension scheme * Staff and Customer referral scheme * Great working atmosphere and balanced work environment - we are high performance and we take good care of each other * Employee socials and events run by our Social Committee * Lots of cake and fruit * And of course, you get to work for a fast-growing, modern, market leader like us! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming, dynamic company offering a great culture and the chance to build a successful career. NOTES 37.5 hours a week Mon-Fri, due to the nature of the job some occasional work at weekends and outside of normal hours may be required. Travel to customer sites may be required so the ability to travel as and when required is essential. This role requires a DBS and BPSS check as well as you to obtain SC clearance (fully funded). "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Description: ServiceNow Developer Background : We are looking for an experienced ServiceNow Developer who has strong knowledge of the ServiceNow platform. The successful candidate will join the ServiceNow Engineering team and work in a fast-paced, agile, and collaborative environment where their contribution will have a direct impact on the organisation. The successful candidate will have a proven track record implementing ServiceNow and supporting and operating the platform on a day-to-day basis and will help us design and implement new processes and functionalities. The ServiceNow Developer will bring technical expertise developing new features, configuring processes, and implementing new modules in ServiceNow. We are looking for a candidate with hands-on experience implementing and developing features and integrating with other systems who is used to working in an agile, fast-paced, and collaborative environment. Perfect candidate: An experienced ServiceNow Developer with good technical knowledge of the ServieNow platform and who can develop solutions, understands how the platform works and how to build things on the platform. General Information: Start date: ASAP Latest start date: end July 2024 End date: 12 months Extension: possible Work location: Basel Workload: 100% Tasks & Responsibilities: Implement complex functionalities to meet business requirements Understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions Integrate ServiceNow platform with other systems Participate in the design discussions and architectural decisions Maintain and support the existing processes Manage the development life cycle and deployments between ServiceNow instances Participate in ServiceNow major upgrades Produce technical documentation Must haves: Minimum 6 years' experience as IT developer with minimum 2 years' experience with ServiceNow. Excellent technical knowledge of the ServiceNow platform, including experience with at least three ServiceNow modules, especially ITSM, ITOM, SPM, HRSD, SecOps, and CSM Strong development skills to implement integrations between ServiceNow and other internal systems using tools, technologies, and protocols such as MID Server, REST, ODBC, LDAP, SOAP, etc Strong knowledge of ServiceNow front- and Back End capabilities, including web technologies such as JavaScript, HTML and CSS In depth knowledge of Client Scripts, Business Rules, UI policies, Validation Scripts and Background Scripts in ServiceNow Solid understanding of the full software development life cycle including business requirements analysis, design, testing and deployment Interpersonal skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Excellent team player and ability to collaborate with team members and business counterparts Nice to have: Bachelor degree in IT or related field desirable Experience with coordinating ServiceNow major upgrades, resolving conflicts between ServiceNow instances and providing general guidance and good practices to keep all environments in a good shape. Solid experience in configuring forms, tables, lists, notifications, and core components such as workflow editor and flow designer Certification as ServiceNow certified system administrator is an advantage Job Title: ServiceNow Developer Location: Basel, Switzerland Job Type: Contract TEKsystems, an Allegis Group company. Allegis Group AG, Aeschengraben 20, CH-4051 Basel, Switzerland. Registration No. CHE-101.865.121. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
14/05/2024
Project-based
Description: ServiceNow Developer Background : We are looking for an experienced ServiceNow Developer who has strong knowledge of the ServiceNow platform. The successful candidate will join the ServiceNow Engineering team and work in a fast-paced, agile, and collaborative environment where their contribution will have a direct impact on the organisation. The successful candidate will have a proven track record implementing ServiceNow and supporting and operating the platform on a day-to-day basis and will help us design and implement new processes and functionalities. The ServiceNow Developer will bring technical expertise developing new features, configuring processes, and implementing new modules in ServiceNow. We are looking for a candidate with hands-on experience implementing and developing features and integrating with other systems who is used to working in an agile, fast-paced, and collaborative environment. Perfect candidate: An experienced ServiceNow Developer with good technical knowledge of the ServieNow platform and who can develop solutions, understands how the platform works and how to build things on the platform. General Information: Start date: ASAP Latest start date: end July 2024 End date: 12 months Extension: possible Work location: Basel Workload: 100% Tasks & Responsibilities: Implement complex functionalities to meet business requirements Understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions Integrate ServiceNow platform with other systems Participate in the design discussions and architectural decisions Maintain and support the existing processes Manage the development life cycle and deployments between ServiceNow instances Participate in ServiceNow major upgrades Produce technical documentation Must haves: Minimum 6 years' experience as IT developer with minimum 2 years' experience with ServiceNow. Excellent technical knowledge of the ServiceNow platform, including experience with at least three ServiceNow modules, especially ITSM, ITOM, SPM, HRSD, SecOps, and CSM Strong development skills to implement integrations between ServiceNow and other internal systems using tools, technologies, and protocols such as MID Server, REST, ODBC, LDAP, SOAP, etc Strong knowledge of ServiceNow front- and Back End capabilities, including web technologies such as JavaScript, HTML and CSS In depth knowledge of Client Scripts, Business Rules, UI policies, Validation Scripts and Background Scripts in ServiceNow Solid understanding of the full software development life cycle including business requirements analysis, design, testing and deployment Interpersonal skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Excellent team player and ability to collaborate with team members and business counterparts Nice to have: Bachelor degree in IT or related field desirable Experience with coordinating ServiceNow major upgrades, resolving conflicts between ServiceNow instances and providing general guidance and good practices to keep all environments in a good shape. Solid experience in configuring forms, tables, lists, notifications, and core components such as workflow editor and flow designer Certification as ServiceNow certified system administrator is an advantage Job Title: ServiceNow Developer Location: Basel, Switzerland Job Type: Contract TEKsystems, an Allegis Group company. Allegis Group AG, Aeschengraben 20, CH-4051 Basel, Switzerland. Registration No. CHE-101.865.121. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
Senior Network Engineer £45,000 - £50,000 + bonus and benefits Full Time/Permanent Birmingham/On Site The Role: My client, a well-established and nationally recognised business, is looking for a driven and experienced Senior Network Engineer to join their experienced internal IT team based in the West Midlands. The Senior Network Engineer will oversee all UK network infrastructure across multiple sites. Core skills are required in supporting and developing LAN/WAN Infrastructures, Network Security and the wider IT estate. This would be a great opportunity for an experienced Networking professional to take on a broad role with increased levels of responsibility and autonomy. There will be lots of interesting project work to lead in the coming months. This is an on-site role based near Birmingham, West Midlands. Although some flexible working is available. Key Responsibilities: Management and development of the LAN/WAN environment across the group. Monitor performance & provide improvements across the network infrastructure. Develop and implement processes that improve the stability and security of the networking infrastructure while minimising business impact. Develop & maintain documentation sets relating to areas covered by the role. Provide reporting of both SLA and performance of the networking infrastructure. Work within the IT team to support other areas of the infrastructure where appropriate. Vulnerability/Patch Management & Reporting of LAN/WAN infrastructure. Ensure that IT standards are followed and enforced within the organisation. Skills and Experience required: Previous experience in a similar Network Engineer/Administrator role. Proven LAN/WAN (Cisco) development & support experience. Knowledge and experience with Firewalls (Checkpoint) and an interest in wider Network Security. Any SD-WAN experience is desirable for future projects but not essential. Please contact (see below) for more information Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
13/05/2024
Full time
Senior Network Engineer £45,000 - £50,000 + bonus and benefits Full Time/Permanent Birmingham/On Site The Role: My client, a well-established and nationally recognised business, is looking for a driven and experienced Senior Network Engineer to join their experienced internal IT team based in the West Midlands. The Senior Network Engineer will oversee all UK network infrastructure across multiple sites. Core skills are required in supporting and developing LAN/WAN Infrastructures, Network Security and the wider IT estate. This would be a great opportunity for an experienced Networking professional to take on a broad role with increased levels of responsibility and autonomy. There will be lots of interesting project work to lead in the coming months. This is an on-site role based near Birmingham, West Midlands. Although some flexible working is available. Key Responsibilities: Management and development of the LAN/WAN environment across the group. Monitor performance & provide improvements across the network infrastructure. Develop and implement processes that improve the stability and security of the networking infrastructure while minimising business impact. Develop & maintain documentation sets relating to areas covered by the role. Provide reporting of both SLA and performance of the networking infrastructure. Work within the IT team to support other areas of the infrastructure where appropriate. Vulnerability/Patch Management & Reporting of LAN/WAN infrastructure. Ensure that IT standards are followed and enforced within the organisation. Skills and Experience required: Previous experience in a similar Network Engineer/Administrator role. Proven LAN/WAN (Cisco) development & support experience. Knowledge and experience with Firewalls (Checkpoint) and an interest in wider Network Security. Any SD-WAN experience is desirable for future projects but not essential. Please contact (see below) for more information Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
*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
08/05/2024
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
*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
08/05/2024
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