Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Systems Admin / Desktop Support in New York, NY

Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The largest electronic screen-based equity securities trading market in the United States seeks an individual to work a 6 months + contract as a Jr System Administrator / Desktop Support in their Times Square, Manhattan location.

Essential Job Functions:

Responsible for infrastructure and operations support within the Technical Operations group at the MarketSite including:

.Video Wall operations - including console operation, graphics content and show creation, and support for video wall display sources.
.Tower operations - including console operation, content scheduling, display source support, and playback support.
.Monitoring real-time data feeds and content on all pertinent display components.
.Performing system health checks and troubleshooting technical issues affecting Dev and Production systems.
.Upgrading hardware components and software versions on an as needed basis.
.Supporting hardware/software platforms on infrastructure and application servers.
.Deploying system-wide patches and updating anti-virus definitions on a consistent basis.
.Performing PC/network technical support to onsite system users.

Experience: Requirements:

.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related discipline or work experience and formal training equivalent to a four-year degree.
.Experience working in real-time environment is a must with an emphasis on providing excellent customer service.
.Must be able to work beyond normal business hours.
.Nature of position involves direct contact with situations involving high stress in a live, extremely visible environment.
.Proficient knowledge/experience in Microsoft-based technologies including operating systems, applications, and server software.
.Cisco, Linux, Altiris, VMware, SQL knowledge/experience is a PLUS.
.Photoshop, Flash, creative and graphics rendering knowledge/experience is a PLUS.

Please forward an attached copy of your resume as well as hourly pay requirements to


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