Posted 10y ago

Helpdesk Administrator

@ Tower Research Capital
New York, New York, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:resolve tickets, deploy desktops, maintain accounts
Requirements Summary:Support day-to-day operations, resolve hardware issues, deploy desktops, manage user accounts, repair hardware, rack servers, inventory, provide front-line user support.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Windows, Linux, Desktops, Servers, Hardware repair
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Company Description:

Founded in 1998, Tower Research Capital LLC is a leader in the thriving field of high-frequency trading. Working at Tower means collaborating with bright minds from around the world to create cutting edge-technology and tackle challenging technical problems. 

Job Description:

Tower Research Capital LLC, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks a smart and independent Helpdesk Administrator to join our Systems team. In this role, you will support day-to-day operations and resolve hardware issues.

As a Helpdesk Administrator, your responsibilities may include:

  • Resolving trouble tickets for Linux and Windows users
  • Deploying Windows and Linux desktops
  • Creating and maintaining user accounts
  • Repairing and upgrading hardware including desktops, servers, laptops, printers, and scanners
  • Racking and stacking servers
  • Researching materials for orders through vendors
  • Providing front-line user support with minimal supervision
  • Managing and maintaining on-site inventory
  • Keeping data centers and shared spaces clean and organized
Qualifications:


You should be motivated to find the best solutions to problems of all sizes, whether they require visiting data centers or crawling under desks. Our ideal candidate will have:

  • A solid knowledge of PC hardware and computer internals
  • Deploying Windows and Linux desktops
  • Creating and maintaining user accounts
  • Repairing and upgrading hardware including desktops, servers, laptops, printers, and scanners
  • Racking and stacking servers
  • Researching materials for orders through vendors
  • Providing front-line user support with minimal supervision
  • Managing and maintaining on-site inventory
  • Keeping data centers and shared spaces clean and organized

Additionally, you should be able to:

  • Prioritize on the fly by juggling multiple assignments simultaneously
  • Handle a heavy workload and “fight fires” without losing your cool
  • Work well independently with minimal supervision
  • Lift up to 40 pounds
  • Work occasional night and weekend hours
  • Occasional travel to Tower’s other offices
Additional Information:

Benefits

Tower's main office and garden roofdeck are located in TriBeCa, a neighborhood in downtown Manhattan. While we work hard, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life.

Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Five weeks of paid vacation per year plus nine aid holidays
  • Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
  • Free gym membership
  • Free tickets to New York events, including the US Open and TriBeCa Film Festival

Tower is not accepting third-party resume submissions for this position.