Overview
Pepperstone Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
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 organisational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global, and results-focused. You'll find our 550+ team currently across 11 locations and 9 time zones.
Role : Senior IT Support Engineer in Pepperstone's regional office, contributing to local IT operations and Pepperstone's global IT services.
“We are an equal-opportunity employer. We respect our team members' experiences and will never pay to remove a negative review.”
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. This position reports to IT Services Manager, Melbourne.
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, prioritise, and resolve tickets logged via JSM / Jira, Slack, phone, email, and face-to-face, ensuring accurate categorisation, 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 habitsHands-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 appsStrong knowledge of network fundamentals (Wi-Fi, VPN, DNS, DHCP, LAN / WAN) and practical troubleshootingProficient in MDM tools (Intune, Jamf) for device management, policy enforcement, compliance, and deploymentUnderstanding of identity management (Azure AD, SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, lifecycle provisioning)Familiarity with security principles (secure baselines, RBAC, antivirus, firewall, Cloudflare) and escalation practicesCompetent in monitoring and alerting tools to identify performance issues and trigger incident workflowsExposure to scripting / automation (PowerShell, Bash) to improve efficiency and reduce manual tasksExperience 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 troubleshootingExperience with workspace / vendor coordination (local ISP, telco, facilities, hardware lifecycle)Professional Attributes :
Strong communicator; able to represent IT with credibility at all levelsService-oriented and approachable; committed to user satisfactionProactive in problem-solving and process improvementsIndependent, but aligned to global IT standardsVendor management skills - able to coordinate ISPs, AV, and other suppliers effectivelyComfortable mentoring 1st line colleagues and driving best practicesAdaptable across different time zones, cultures, and ways of workingSignificant experience in an EUC administration and support role within a distributed / global environmentCertifications in Windows, Microsoft Endpoint / Intune, or equivalent MDM tools are highly regardedExposure to ITIL-aligned processes (incident, request, change, and problem management)Experience with vendor coordination and local office IT ownershipAbility to manage projects and deployments in collaboration with global teamsSpecial Requirements :
Work Hours : Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required to support global projects, system changes, or critical incident resolutionTravel : Limited travel may be required within the region or to other Pepperstone offices for projects, office fit-outs, or trainingLanguage : Proficiency in English is requiredWork Rights : Candidates must hold current working rights for the country in which the role is basedWhy you will enjoy working with us
Competitive salary structure including company bonus schemeGenuinely collaborative and friendly cultureFlexible and hybrid workingRemote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per yearOngoing personal development & learning opportunitiesPaid annual leave and paid sick leave3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving ProgramPeriodic recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance and achievementsFrequent events and celebrationsEmployee Assistance Program & Wellbeing InitiativesMore 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. To learn more visit Pepperstone careers page.
We understand it's important to do due diligence on a prospective employer and see what our team is saying on Glassdoor. We respect our team members' experiences and will never pay to remove a negative review.
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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