(IT) Trade Floor Network Support Specialist

September 5, 2008 | By jobs In Australian Based IT Jobs |

Location: Sydney CBD

Our client is a Dynamic Global Trading Organisation that defines itself through innovative thinking, market responsiveness and use of cutting edge technologies. Their Asian trading operations are run out of the Sydney office and this is the second largest office for the organisation behind an European Head Office. This is the opportunity to join the small trade floor support team that is responsible for the day to day assistance of traders (50) and business users for all networking issues, hardware support and application support for market data systems (eg Bloomberg, Reuters, IRESS). This team also works with other members of the Global Support Team to complete tasks projects and is responsible for sourcing, analysing and implementing the latest technology available with a key focus on performance, speed and reliability. This new role within the support team has come out of organic growth and is looking for an individual to be primarily focused on Network Support and Windows Server Administration Support. Skills Required: Expert knowledge of Network Architecture design principles, practices, implementation, and maintenance (LAN and WAN). Experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and monitoring core services (Active Directory, DNS, MS Exchange, SQL Server 2005, and IIS). 3-5 Years working with Solaris Linux Knowledge of Market Data Systems Financial Products (ideally Derivatives) Industry experience in administering a distributed exchange connected network in a market making or financial markets firm, high availability or mission critical systems. CISCO Networking certificates Personal interest in Financial Markets Trading This is a young, fast paced Front Office Trading environment and the successful incumbent will be able to draw on experience in a similar finance environment. This environment is suited to a highly intelligent, outgoing person that is a rapid keen learner, and ready to work in a highly energized exciting environment. The financial package available is subject to experience but offers a competitive base and a trading company bonus structure. If you are interested in this position, please submit your Resume via the ‘Apply Now’ button accompanied with a cover letter addressing your suitability to the key criteria. Or for further information please contact Andrew Boyce on the telephone number below quoting reference AB_922. Recruitment and Executive Search for the Financial Services IT sector - it’s all we do If this job is not quite right for you, please contact us.