Senior It Support Engineer
The Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it's like to trade the world's markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech, we're digital, nimble, connected, and united in our vision to create a better way to trade.
We thrive on progress – for our clients and for ourselves. Our organizational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global, and results-focused. You'll find our 550+ team currently across 11 locations and 9 time zones.
The Role
The Senior IT Support Engineer exists to support and manage end-users, office infrastructure, and IT services within their regional office, while contributing to Pepperstone's global IT operations.
Acting as the face of IT locally, you will deliver high-quality 1st and 2nd line support with proactive improvements, manage vendors, and lead local project delivery, while escalating complex 3rd line issues to global cloud teams or specialist partners.
This role requires strong technical capability, service ownership, and stakeholder engagement to ensure regional users are supported effectively and global IT standards are consistently upheld.
As our Senior IT Support Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:
- Deliver 1st and 2nd line IT support for regional office users across endpoints, SaaS platforms, collaboration tools, and local infrastructure, ensuring high-quality service and SLA alignment.
- Act as the local IT representative, managing walk-ups, deskside support, onboarding/offboarding, office technology, and vendor coordination (e.g., ISPs, AV, facilities).
- Triage, prioritize, and resolve tickets logged via JSM/Jira, Slack, phone, email, and face-to-face, ensuring accurate categorization, clear documentation, and timely escalation of complex 3rd line issues to cloud or vendor teams.
- Administer and maintain standard operating environments (SOE) including Intune/Jamf policies, OS deployments, software packaging, and change/release management.
- Monitor endpoint and infrastructure performance using dashboards/alerts, escalating issues as needed, and recommending improvements to standards, hardware, and policies.
- Develop and maintain knowledge articles and user guidance to improve first-contact resolution and reduce repeat incidents.
- Implement process improvements and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, workflows) to reduce manual effort and improve service quality.
- Support local infrastructure projects and global initiatives, acting as the onsite lead for deployments, relocations, or upgrades in collaboration with global IT teams.
- Champion IT security best practice in daily support, including secure configuration, identity and access management, and escalation of potential risks.
- Mentor and guide IT Support Engineers, building capability within the team and ensuring adherence to global standards and processes.
About You
Skills & Technical Competencies:
- Proficient in ticketing systems (JSM/Jira) with SLA awareness, escalation discipline, and strong documentation habits.
- Hands-on experience with endpoint & device support (Windows, macOS, mobile, peripherals, docking stations).
- Knowledge of OS & software support, including Microsoft 365, Ubunto, MacOS, Zoom, antivirus, and SaaS apps.
- Strong knowledge of network fundamentals (Wi-Fi, VPN, DNS, DHCP, LAN/WAN) and practical troubleshooting.
- Proficient in MDM tools (Intune, Jamf) for device management, policy enforcement, compliance, and deployment.
- Understanding of identity management (Azure AD, SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, lifecycle provisioning).
- Familiarity with security principles (secure baselines, RBAC, antivirus, firewall, Cloudflare) and escalation practices.
- Competent in monitoring and alerting tools to identify performance issues and trigger incident workflows.
- Exposure to scripting/automation (PowerShell, Bash) to improve efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
- Experience with AV & conferencing support (meeting room technology, remote participant support, escalation to vendors as needed).
- Knowledge of SaaS administration M365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive) including permissions and integration troubleshooting.
- Experience with workspace/vendor coordination (local ISP, telco, facilities, hardware lifecycle).
Professional Attributes:
- Strong communicator; able to represent IT with credibility at all levels.
- Service-oriented and approachable; committed to user satisfaction.
- Proactive in problem-solving and process improvements.
- Independent, but aligned to global IT standards.
- Vendor management skills – able to coordinate ISPs, AV, and other suppliers effectively.
- Comfortable mentoring 1st line colleagues and driving best practices.
- Adaptable across different time zones, cultures, and ways of working.
- Significant experience in an EUC administration and support role within a distributed/global environment.
- Certifications in Windows, Microsoft Endpoint/Intune, or equivalent MDM tools are highly regarded.
- Exposure to ITIL-aligned processes (incident, request, change, and problem management).
- Experience with vendor coordination and local office IT ownership.
- Ability to manage projects and deployments in collaboration with global teams.
Special Requirements:
- Work Hours: Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required to support global projects, system changes, or critical incident resolution.
- Travel: Limited travel may be required within the region or to other Pepperstone offices for projects, office fit-outs, or training.
- Language: Proficiency in English is required.
- Work Rights: Candidates must hold current working rights for the country in which the role is based.
This position reports to IT Services Manager, Melbourne.
Why You Will Enjoy Working With Us
- Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
- Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Remote working option – work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year
- Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
- Paid annual leave and paid sick leave
- 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
- Periodic recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance and achievements
- Frequent events and celebrations
- Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing Initiatives
More About Pepperstone
We're a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact.
Pepperstone is an equal-opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.
We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we respond to every applicant.
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