Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited seeks a driven, self-starter Data Centre Operations Engineer to join their Global DC Ops team. This is an exciting role to be involved in the rollout of a brand new Data Centre in Slough! Please read on if you are hands-on and want to be involved in an exciting brand-new site.
Interactive Brokers is an online broker offering trading access for experienced traders to products traded on 150 markets and exchanges worldwide. IBUK is part of a global group of financial services companies with over $12 billion in equity capital and publicly traded under the symbol “IBKR.”
Job Description & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of our new London data centre. This will involve coordinating hardware installations, repairs, and shipments, as well as handling all other IT-related requests from our Network and Systems teams. The role may also require work to be done outside regular office hours, including evenings and weekends.
In addition to the Data Centre, the candidate will assist with local office moves and setups, manage all technical spaces and assist with IT-related requests as needed.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Enforcement and adherence to data centre standards
- Respond to emergency requests at the site
- Management of projects regarding construction/expansions
- Maintain Infrastructure documentation
- Asset Management certification
- Work in a corporate group to further develop group-wide standards
Qualification & Skills
- Significant experience in an IT network-related field.
- Experience running network cables and racking hardware.
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems or related field preferred.
- Strong organizational skills, as well as the ability to multitask.
- Familiarity with HPE, Arista, and Palo Alto is a plus.
If you are motivated, have initiative, and are analytical and methodical, we can offer you a position that will be both challenging and rewarding. You will be part of a team that is not only building one of the world’s strongest trading and brokerage brands but also uses technology in all aspects of its business to generate prudent, controlled growth. We are looking forward to receiving your online application.
Benefits
- Career support and development
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Performance-based discretionary cash bonus scheme
- Discretionary stock grant
- Group Life Assurance cover
- Group Income Protection
- Occupation pension scheme based on Gross earnings
- Above statutory annual leave, increasing with service
- Daily company-subsidised lunch (when working from the office)
- Access to Private Medical Insurance, Dental Plan and/or Health Cash Plan (including dependants)*
- Corporate events
- Travel season ticket loans
- Cycle to work scheme
*on successful completion of the probation period
Interactive Brokers (UK) values in promoting, monitoring, implementing best practices, policies and procedures and culture in adhering to and promoting the FCA Consumer Duty with the organisation.
Company Overview
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.
IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.
Barron’s has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.
