Q-Tx LLC, based in Houston, Texas, is an independent commodities trading business, leveraging our passion for data, research, technology and trading expertise to deliver consistent and high-quality returns for our investors.

Q-Tx is affiliated with Qube Research & Technologies, a global quantitative and systematic investment manager.

Your future role within Q-Tx:

• Your core objective will be to provide high-touch user support to the Q-Tx team who trade across major US markets.
• Provide prompt user support for investigations & resolution of any system issues impacting front office trading flows.
• Liaise with internal and external teams on a day-to-day basis to provide effective management of the QRT trading infrastructure, resolving issues through to completion.
• Support trading platforms on different OS environments – Windows & Linux (Manual trading application, Algorithmic trading platforms, Exchange/FIX connectivity system, and Risk systems).
• Ensure all trading components are up and running before the start of each trading day and support the release management process ensuring stability of the production environment.
• Provide maintenance and support of static databases and supporting processes.
• Develop tools to continuously improve our ability to monitor the trading environment.
• Evening/weekend support requirements (normally through remote access).

Your present skillset:

• >2yrs of Bash, Command Dos, Powershell or Python scripting experience is essential.
• Minimum 3yrs in a support role.
• Excellent problem solving and highly effective business analytics capabilities required.
• Must have a keen focus on ownership of issues and commitment to resolving them.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Expert windows desktop and server administration experience is essential.
• High level of Linux OS experience is essential.
• Expert relational database skills (in order of preference: SQL Server, Postgres) are essential.
• Experience of managing the expectations of Front Office traders and senior management is desirable.
• Knowledge of Equities, Futures, Commodities and FX asset classes is an advantage.
• Knowledge of market data feed handlers and execution feeds is an advantage.
• Knowledge of market-making/liquidity provision and algorithmic trading is an advantage.

IT Specialist II, IT Service Delivery

Reports to: Senior Manager, IT Service Delivery

Compensation: $75K/yr with Bonus Potential

FLSA Status: Full time

The Company

Meriton is a national investment holding company with a portfolio of six operating companies in the commercial HVAC industry. Founded in 2019, Meriton is the parent holding company to successful commercial HVAC businesses in the nation. All Meriton businesses offer innovative commercial systems with flexibility of equipment and solutions to best match each application. The Meriton businesses work with industry professionals and end users from the conceptual stage of projects to provide energy-efficient, value-added solutions to their complex problems. Our sales professionals offer technical expertise and application experience in the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of building mechanical systems.

The overall mission is simple: we want to create value and make a difference every day in our journey to be the best HVAC sales and service organizations in North America. Meriton believes we can succeed in that mission by being the BEST provider for our clients, the BEST partner for manufacturers, the BEST company for our employees, and the BEST investment for our current and future shareholders.

The Opportunity

The IT Specialist II ensures proper computer, software, and network operation so that end users can accomplish appropriate business tasks for all business units. This position assists customers by taking service desk calls on a shift basis and provides support, training, and access management as needed. They are also responsible for the build, deployment, effective maintenance, and tracking of all IT equipment. The IT Specialist II assists in the development of strategies and plans to create technology solutions that are in alignment with business operations. They possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written; able to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• New user equipment and account setup, including deployment and license management.
• Train end users in the use of equipment and software
• Actively diagnose and respond to support tickets, incoming calls, emails, and walk-up requests.  Track and monitor the problem to ensure a timely resolution and follow-up.
• Provide both in-person support and support for remote workers.
• Support Apple products such as MacBook, iPad, & iPhone
• Support Microsoft products such as Windows, Office, Office365, and other cloud-based applications and support various vendor applications as needed.
• Support Apple hardware and software to diagnose and resolve issues with desktops, laptops, portable Macintosh systems, and mobile devices.
• Configure and support iPhone and iPad devices.
• Assist staff by providing audio/video conference support for presentations and meetings.
• Provide direct support of cyber security practices maintaining anti-malware, threat management, vulnerability management and anti-phishing technologies.
• Interact with vendors to facilitate repairs of hardware, i.e., printers and laptops.
• Manage inventory of hardware and software assets
• Support development and implementation of new computer projects and new hardware installations as well as software rollouts.
• Perform system administration for various enterprise tools and platforms.
• Perform hardware and software system configuration, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Manage projects of moderate scope, such as: design and implementation, system migrations, and MDM deployments.
• Evaluate products and IT processes and then recommend changes.
• Document IT processes, workflows, and produce system documentation as needed.
• Occasional travel to branch office locations may be required.

Education/Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an IT services support role
• Associate degree preferred
• MacOS experience required
• iOS experience preferred
• InTune experience preferred
• Microsoft (MCP) Certification and/or ITIL (fundamentals level) preferred
• Familiarity with PowerShell required
• Office 365 administration preferred
• Azure and Windows Server experience preferred
• MSP experience preferred
• Knowledge of TCP/IP - LAN, WAN, wLAN and vLAN technologies
• Knowledge of MS Active Directory infrastructure
• Familiarity with IP Telephony and cell phone technology
• Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision

Key Competencies

Language Skills 
Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Write correspondence. Present information effectively in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other organization employees.

Operating Skills
Discern between and prioritize tasks to determine the best way to accomplish goals.  Organize tasks to get results in a timely manner and often against strict deadlines.  Sort out processes and simplify them to maximize workflow.

Behavior Skills
Manage people and situations when conflicts arise.  Seize opportunities with the drive to complete goals.

Reasoning Ability 
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Possess the mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Personal and Interpersonal Skills
Establish and grow relationships with customers through effective verbal and written communication.  Have a strong dedication to the needs of the customers, manufacturers, and peers.  Have patience and listen actively to all business partners.  Solve problems and skillfully negotiates with a minimum of noise, while managing stress.  Demonstrate integrity and trust through appropriate directness and truthfulness.  Understand personal strengths and weaknesses, seeks feedback, and improves upon shortcomings.

Other Skills/Abilities

Environmental Requirements

Will be required to work in an office environment and occasionally in the field.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, hands are regularly needed to operate computer keyboard, telephone, and other general equipment. Frequent standing, walking, and sitting is necessary. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling is also necessary. Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Why Meriton?

• Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• 100% company match on 401(k) contributions, up to 6% of pay.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company-paid Disability insurance (short-term and long-term) 
• Company-paid group life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays 
• Volunteer Hours
• Employee-paid supplemental insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• FSA, HSA and commuter benefits options
• Paid parental leave
• Career growth and learning
• …and so much more!

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Additional Information

Meriton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

About the Role

We are seeking an IT Support Engineer able to contribute towards Beyond Finance’s ambitious growth. You will provide strategic, innovative, and cost-effective support solutions to increase efficiency, reliability, and integration of our services and operations. You will work in a semi-autonomous and fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

The IT Support Specialist will help 

• Identify AND remediate IT trends impacting end-users device performance.
• Develop corrective and preventative actions to minimize user downtime.
• Develop remediations using scripting and other methods.
• Design, install, configure and maintain a comprehensive IT infrastructure with a focus on Microsoft Windows.
• Participate in incident management and assist with scoping and remediation efforts.
• Investigate, diagnose and resolve hardware and network issues.
• Manage, troubleshoot and provide solutions for a wide range of technical issues impacting users in person and remotely.
• Identify and escalate trends, bugs and other system errors to Escalation, IT Engineering and Security teams.
• Build and maintain document library, knowledge base articles.
• Provide internal training and address knowledge gaps.
• Troubleshoot end-user reported issues using DEX platform and identify root causes.
• Create detection methods to reliably diagnose IT issues via key metrics.
• Create IT health reports on a per department basis.
• Develop integrations and automations using API.

What We Look For

• Advanced Experience with Windows operating systems, and hardware troubleshooting.
• Strong expertise with powershell, bash, python or other scripting languages.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to work quickly and effectively.
• Experience with Call Center technologies & Network troubleshooting.
• Experience with a major platform for ticketing and support (FreshService, Zendesk, Zoho, ServiceNow, etc.)
• Ability to troubleshoot in unfamiliar territory, provide technical support, and maintain third-party commercial SaaS applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Proven ability to work successfully with limited supervision.
• Ability to consult and develop comprehensive project plans, timelines.

Nice to Haves:

• Strong experience with Query languages and supporting platforms like Datadog.
• Previous experience with DEX platforms such as Nexthink.
• Advance Experience with remote and onsite network troubleshooting (focus on VOIP Technologies preferred) 
• Experience with APIs and webhooks, including development of custom JSON payloads.

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