Desktop / Network Engineer – Hedge Funds recruitment
The Company
Robert Half Technology is seeking a rounded IT Support Analyst to join a leading European hedge fund in the West End of London. Having almost doubled assets under management in the last few years and with expansion into new geographies and markets the company is seeking a high-calibre individual to join its Infrastructure team.
The Role
The primary function of the IT Support Analyst is to provide 1st-3rd line support and systems administration from desktop through to networking (LAN/WAN), market data/trading systems, comms/VOIP, Blackberries, storage and security. Apart from day-to-day support there will be an expectation of delivering a range of upgrades and new infrastructure initiatives e.g. virtualisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to break free from the siloed mentality/structures of a large corporate to work across a diverse set of technologies and projects with a leading Hedge Fund in a growing team and reap the commensurate rewards.
Skills required:
- Smart, degree educated in a relevant subject (or similar)
- Excellent working knowledge of operating systems, software and networks
- In depth Windows Server experience
- Confident with MS Windows architecture to 3rd line support level in order to resolve issues rather than rely on 3rd parties
- Windows certified.
- Solid experience of VMWare
- Substantial Previous experience in a similar role gained within a hedge fund or financial markets company with similar infrastructure or with a 3rd party supplier servicing a SME financial markets companies
- Flexible approach to working hours (cover 7.00-19.00) as may be required to support US and Asia offices
- Previous experience of working with Cisco
- CCNA desirable
- VoIP/ IPT experience desirable
Salary Benefits
£45-60,000 + 30-70% bonus + benefits
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.