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Desktop Systems Engineer | Financial Trading

$130k
Full-time

Hamilton Barnes 🌳

Position: Desktop Systems Engineer

Location: Chicago (Onsite)

Salary: Up to $130,000 Total Comp

Do you want to work for a leading High Frequency Trading Firm?

We’re looking for a Desktop Systems Engineer to join a fast-paced technical support team. This role is hands-on, working with a wide range of hardware and software in a constantly evolving environment. Al

Ideal candidates are resourceful, collaborative, and eager to grow their technical skills in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide onsite desktop support for corporate office and trading floor users.
  • Set up, configure, and upgrade desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
  • Manage user accounts, device provisioning, VPN access, and permissions.
  • Support conference room technology and remote collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom).
  • Perform hardware installations (monitors, cards, etc.) and troubleshoot issues.
  • Automate recurring support tasks and contribute to process improvements.
  • Evaluate new tools and technologies for internal use.

Requirements:

  • Strong experience supporting Windows 11
  • Familiar with workstation builds, encryption tools
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Outlook and Excel) and Exchange.
  • Knowledge of SCCM/MEMCM or similar systems (2+ years preferred).
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • PowerShell Scripting (Python Preferred)

Desired:

  • Experience with Intune, macOS or Linux support.

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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