Exciting Contract Opportunity: 1st Line IT Support Engineer - Onsite in Kraków, Poland (12-Month Contract) Are you a proactive and detail-driven IT professional ready to take on your next challenge? We're on the lookout for a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer to join a fast-paced and collaborative environment supporting a high-profile client in Kraków, Poland. This is a 12-month onsite contract with core working hours, offering a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic support team. About the Role: As a key member of the wider IT Support team, you'll be the first point of contact for technical issues, delivering exceptional 2nd line support. Your mission: ensure seamless IT operations, resolve user issues efficiently, and contribute to a high-performing, customer-focused IT environment. What You'll Be Doing: User Support Deliver responsive support via phone, email, and helpdesk tickets, meeting SLAs with confidence. Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and account issues with precision. Escalate complex problems to the Systems Administrator with clear documentation. Guide users on best practices and system usage. Lead IT onboarding/offboarding, including account setup and hardware deployment. Provide engaging IT induction training for new starters. System Administration Manage user accounts, password resets, and access controls. Configure and troubleshoot laptops, mobile devices, and standard business software. Documentation & Asset Management Maintain accurate records of support tickets and IT assets. What You Bring: Essential Skills 2+ years in IT Support or similar role. Solid understanding of networking (IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN). Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy. Proficiency in Windows 10/11 and macOS troubleshooting. Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and Hyper-V. Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills. Desirable Familiarity with Azure and Azure Virtual Desktop. Location: Kraków, Poland (Onsite) Duration: 12-Month Contract Hours: Core Business Hours
18/06/2025
Project-based
Exciting Contract Opportunity: 1st Line IT Support Engineer - Onsite in Kraków, Poland (12-Month Contract) Are you a proactive and detail-driven IT professional ready to take on your next challenge? We're on the lookout for a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer to join a fast-paced and collaborative environment supporting a high-profile client in Kraków, Poland. This is a 12-month onsite contract with core working hours, offering a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic support team. About the Role: As a key member of the wider IT Support team, you'll be the first point of contact for technical issues, delivering exceptional 2nd line support. Your mission: ensure seamless IT operations, resolve user issues efficiently, and contribute to a high-performing, customer-focused IT environment. What You'll Be Doing: User Support Deliver responsive support via phone, email, and helpdesk tickets, meeting SLAs with confidence. Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and account issues with precision. Escalate complex problems to the Systems Administrator with clear documentation. Guide users on best practices and system usage. Lead IT onboarding/offboarding, including account setup and hardware deployment. Provide engaging IT induction training for new starters. System Administration Manage user accounts, password resets, and access controls. Configure and troubleshoot laptops, mobile devices, and standard business software. Documentation & Asset Management Maintain accurate records of support tickets and IT assets. What You Bring: Essential Skills 2+ years in IT Support or similar role. Solid understanding of networking (IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN). Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy. Proficiency in Windows 10/11 and macOS troubleshooting. Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and Hyper-V. Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills. Desirable Familiarity with Azure and Azure Virtual Desktop. Location: Kraków, Poland (Onsite) Duration: 12-Month Contract Hours: Core Business Hours
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*This is a 3rd shift role, 10:30pm-7:00am, Monday thru Friday each week* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Production Server Operations Administrator. Candidate will be responsible for monitoring the production server environment. Candidate will be reviewing processes and procedures throughout the Production environment and driving improvements throughout. This role will reside in Technology Operations and will work closely with a broad cross-section of the organization including the following teams: Production Control, Production Support, Release Management, Platform Services, Storage, Cloud, Linux/Unix, Networking, Business Operations, Change/Problem/Incident Management. 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 SWAT's 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 any/all processes to align with regulatory requirements 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 Prioritizes and align efforts to Production availability requirements and business priorities After hours, weekend work may be required during off hours maintenance windows. Employ first-level Incident identification and resolution techniques to interruptions across Mainframe, Linux/UNIX, Windows, Storage 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. (Service Now/Remedy) Qualifications: [Required] Basic knowledge of ITIL principles [Required] Working knowledge of Scheduling applications/tools (UC4/Control M) [Required] Basic understanding of Network [Required] Basic understanding of Unix/Linux [Required] Basic understanding Windows [Required] Basic understanding Storage [Required] Basic knowledge of IBM JCL [Required] Understands technical monitoring and metrics [Required] Sophisticated understanding of enterprising technology [Required] Mature understanding of the relationship between software and hardware [Nice to have] Knowledge of Clearing and Finance industry [Required] Basic Knowledge of Application life cycle and deployment [Required] Knowledge of MQ (stop/start/recycle) [Required] Problem/Incident management applications and tools experience [Required or in process of acquiring] Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or a related discipline 3+ years of OS390 JCL and IBM utilities 3+ years working in a multi-platform environment including Windows, Linux/Unix and Storage. Strong network knowledge heavily favoured. 3+ years working knowledge of an open systems scheduling product (UC4). Some knowledge of cloud environment [Preferred] Industry certifications in the areas of ITIL
17/06/2025
Full time
*This is a 3rd shift role, 10:30pm-7:00am, Monday thru Friday each week* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Production Server Operations Administrator. Candidate will be responsible for monitoring the production server environment. Candidate will be reviewing processes and procedures throughout the Production environment and driving improvements throughout. This role will reside in Technology Operations and will work closely with a broad cross-section of the organization including the following teams: Production Control, Production Support, Release Management, Platform Services, Storage, Cloud, Linux/Unix, Networking, Business Operations, Change/Problem/Incident Management. 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 SWAT's 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 any/all processes to align with regulatory requirements 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 Prioritizes and align efforts to Production availability requirements and business priorities After hours, weekend work may be required during off hours maintenance windows. Employ first-level Incident identification and resolution techniques to interruptions across Mainframe, Linux/UNIX, Windows, Storage 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. (Service Now/Remedy) Qualifications: [Required] Basic knowledge of ITIL principles [Required] Working knowledge of Scheduling applications/tools (UC4/Control M) [Required] Basic understanding of Network [Required] Basic understanding of Unix/Linux [Required] Basic understanding Windows [Required] Basic understanding Storage [Required] Basic knowledge of IBM JCL [Required] Understands technical monitoring and metrics [Required] Sophisticated understanding of enterprising technology [Required] Mature understanding of the relationship between software and hardware [Nice to have] Knowledge of Clearing and Finance industry [Required] Basic Knowledge of Application life cycle and deployment [Required] Knowledge of MQ (stop/start/recycle) [Required] Problem/Incident management applications and tools experience [Required or in process of acquiring] Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or a related discipline 3+ years of OS390 JCL and IBM utilities 3+ years working in a multi-platform environment including Windows, Linux/Unix and Storage. Strong network knowledge heavily favoured. 3+ years working knowledge of an open systems scheduling product (UC4). Some knowledge of cloud environment [Preferred] Industry certifications in the areas of ITIL
*This is a 3rd shift role, 10:30pm-7:00am, Monday thru Friday each week* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Production Server Operations Administrator. Candidate will be responsible for monitoring the production server environment. Candidate will be reviewing processes and procedures throughout the Production environment and driving improvements throughout. This role will reside in Technology Operations and will work closely with a broad cross-section of the organization including the following teams: Production Control, Production Support, Release Management, Platform Services, Storage, Cloud, Linux/Unix, Networking, Business Operations, Change/Problem/Incident Management. 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 SWAT's 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 any/all processes to align with regulatory requirements 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 Prioritizes and align efforts to Production availability requirements and business priorities After hours, weekend work may be required during off hours maintenance windows. Employ first-level Incident identification and resolution techniques to interruptions across Mainframe, Linux/UNIX, Windows, Storage 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. (Service Now/Remedy) Qualifications: [Required] Basic knowledge of ITIL principles [Required] Working knowledge of Scheduling applications/tools (UC4/Control M) [Required] Basic understanding of Network [Required] Basic understanding of Unix/Linux [Required] Basic understanding Windows [Required] Basic understanding Storage [Required] Basic knowledge of IBM JCL [Required] Understands technical monitoring and metrics [Required] Sophisticated understanding of enterprising technology [Required] Mature understanding of the relationship between software and hardware [Nice to have] Knowledge of Clearing and Finance industry [Required] Basic Knowledge of Application life cycle and deployment [Required] Knowledge of MQ (stop/start/recycle) [Required] Problem/Incident management applications and tools experience [Required or in process of acquiring] Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or a related discipline 3+ years of OS390 JCL and IBM utilities 3+ years working in a multi-platform environment including Windows, Linux/Unix and Storage. Strong network knowledge heavily favoured. 3+ years working knowledge of an open systems scheduling product (UC4). Some knowledge of cloud environment [Preferred] Industry certifications in the areas of ITIL
17/06/2025
Full time
*This is a 3rd shift role, 10:30pm-7:00am, Monday thru Friday each week* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Production Server Operations Administrator. Candidate will be responsible for monitoring the production server environment. Candidate will be reviewing processes and procedures throughout the Production environment and driving improvements throughout. This role will reside in Technology Operations and will work closely with a broad cross-section of the organization including the following teams: Production Control, Production Support, Release Management, Platform Services, Storage, Cloud, Linux/Unix, Networking, Business Operations, Change/Problem/Incident Management. 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 SWAT's 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 any/all processes to align with regulatory requirements 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 Prioritizes and align efforts to Production availability requirements and business priorities After hours, weekend work may be required during off hours maintenance windows. Employ first-level Incident identification and resolution techniques to interruptions across Mainframe, Linux/UNIX, Windows, Storage 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. (Service Now/Remedy) Qualifications: [Required] Basic knowledge of ITIL principles [Required] Working knowledge of Scheduling applications/tools (UC4/Control M) [Required] Basic understanding of Network [Required] Basic understanding of Unix/Linux [Required] Basic understanding Windows [Required] Basic understanding Storage [Required] Basic knowledge of IBM JCL [Required] Understands technical monitoring and metrics [Required] Sophisticated understanding of enterprising technology [Required] Mature understanding of the relationship between software and hardware [Nice to have] Knowledge of Clearing and Finance industry [Required] Basic Knowledge of Application life cycle and deployment [Required] Knowledge of MQ (stop/start/recycle) [Required] Problem/Incident management applications and tools experience [Required or in process of acquiring] Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or a related discipline 3+ years of OS390 JCL and IBM utilities 3+ years working in a multi-platform environment including Windows, Linux/Unix and Storage. Strong network knowledge heavily favoured. 3+ years working knowledge of an open systems scheduling product (UC4). Some knowledge of cloud environment [Preferred] Industry certifications in the areas of ITIL
NO SPONSORSHIP Windows Server Administration SALARY: $130k - $160k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL 3 DAYS IN OFFICE Looking or a Windows Server Administrator with on premises and AWS cloud. Windows server , 2022. Seeking a Windows Server Engineer to administer and enhance our Windows server infrastructure both on-premises and in the cloud. The successful candidate will have 7+ years prior experience designing, supporting and administering Windows server environment. Candidate should have thorough hands-on experience working in cloud environments, preferably AWS. Candidate should have experience with infrastructure as code. Provide advanced Windows system administration, operational support, and problem resolution for a mixed Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 environments Provide support of Windows AMIs via pipelines including experience with Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible and Packer Provide break/fix support for Windows Server OS and third-party application issues Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective action and/or interact with team members or vendors to work through issue resolution Automate processes to reduce hands on support Support On call and weekend work Qualifications: Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 administration and support Experience with CI/CD tools; Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins and Packer Experience with PowerShell commands and scripts System administration experience and knowledge of VMware and administration of virtual Servers General working knowledge of NAS, SAN, and networking Active Directory administration experience Hands-on experience with cloud based architecture especially AWS Experience with terraform, or other infrastructure as code applications Experience with build automation a plus Software deployment experience through SCCM or similar tools is a plus Vulnerability remediation experience is a plus Seven or more years of Windows Server installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of physical and virtualized Servers in an enterprise environment
16/06/2025
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Windows Server Administration SALARY: $130k - $160k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL 3 DAYS IN OFFICE Looking or a Windows Server Administrator with on premises and AWS cloud. Windows server , 2022. Seeking a Windows Server Engineer to administer and enhance our Windows server infrastructure both on-premises and in the cloud. The successful candidate will have 7+ years prior experience designing, supporting and administering Windows server environment. Candidate should have thorough hands-on experience working in cloud environments, preferably AWS. Candidate should have experience with infrastructure as code. Provide advanced Windows system administration, operational support, and problem resolution for a mixed Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 environments Provide support of Windows AMIs via pipelines including experience with Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible and Packer Provide break/fix support for Windows Server OS and third-party application issues Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective action and/or interact with team members or vendors to work through issue resolution Automate processes to reduce hands on support Support On call and weekend work Qualifications: Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 administration and support Experience with CI/CD tools; Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins and Packer Experience with PowerShell commands and scripts System administration experience and knowledge of VMware and administration of virtual Servers General working knowledge of NAS, SAN, and networking Active Directory administration experience Hands-on experience with cloud based architecture especially AWS Experience with terraform, or other infrastructure as code applications Experience with build automation a plus Software deployment experience through SCCM or similar tools is a plus Vulnerability remediation experience is a plus Seven or more years of Windows Server installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of physical and virtualized Servers in an enterprise environment