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IT Engineer - Banking & Finance

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  • $33–$36 per hour depending on experience
  • Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Permanent
  • Enterprise
  • Enterprise Finance


Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Join a specialist provider of sophisticated point-to-point wireless networks supporting mission-critical trading operations across multiple financial markets, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and technical excellence.

The organization is currently on the lookout for an IT Support Analyst to join a globally recognized financial technology business's onsite helpdesk team, supporting a demanding, technically literate user base. The ideal candidate will bring responsiveness, professionalism, and strong attention to detail, working fully onsite Monday to Friday on a 12-month contract with a clear path to permanent for the right person.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity and apply today!


Responsibilities:

  • Respond to and resolve technical support requests via phone, email, and in person
  • Maintain and support desktop PCs, laptops, hardware, software, and operating systems (Windows 11 and MacOS)
  • Document, track, and monitor issues through to resolution, keeping users informed throughout
  • Troubleshoot basic network issues and escalate where required
  • Support users in virtual desktop environments
  • Identify recurring problems and contribute to process improvements
  • Other duties as assigned, this is a roll-up-your-sleeves environment


Skills/Must Have:

  • 2+ years of IT helpdesk experience, this is the baseline requirement
  • Strong working knowledge of Windows 11, MacOS, and Microsoft Office applications
  • Basic understanding of network principles and troubleshooting
  • Excellent customer service skills, you're patient, professional, and clear under pressure
  • Self-motivated, organized, and highly reliable, predictable availability is essential in this environment
  • Strong written and spoken English communication skills
  • A genuine interest in technology and a desire to keep developing
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, strong candidates without a degree will be considered
  • Experience with virtual desktop environments is a plus


Benefits:

  • 12-month contract with conversion to permanent for the right person
  • Fully onsite Monday to Friday
  • Global financial technology business, a high-calibre environment that opens doors
  • Contract to perm, 12 months to prove yourself with a clear path to a permanent seat
  • Global financial technology firm, the name and the environment will strengthen your CV significantly
  • Technically demanding user base, you'll be challenged and you'll develop fast
  • High standards, high expectations, and a team that takes quality seriously
  • A genuine stepping stone, the right starting point for an ambitious IT career


Salary:

  • $33–$36 per hour depending on experience
George Barnes Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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