Senior IT Operations Specialist

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD90,000 - USD130,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
The Senior IT Operations Specialist will oversee and maintain the company's IT infrastructure, ensuring efficient operations and system reliability. This role involves managing daily IT operations, troubleshooting issues, and supporting the technology needs of the business.
  • Permanent opportunity.
  • Well established privately held firm in Chicago.

About Our Client

Michael Page is hiring for a firm based in Chicago.

Job Description

  • Implement and manage ITIL-based processes, including incident, problem, and change management
  • Design, maintain, and optimize service catalogs, SLAs, and support frameworks across L1, L2, and L3 support functions
  • Drive service delivery improvements through automation, self-service capabilities, and process optimization
  • Analyze service performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Support and lead IT projects, initiatives, and technology rollouts
  • Act as the highest escalation point for complex technical issues and critical incidents
  • Mentor junior team members and help cultivate a high-performing service organization
  • Partner with business stakeholders to align technology services with operational needs across office and field locations
  • Provide advanced support for Microsoft 365, endpoint devices, enterprise applications, and identity/access management solutions
  • Oversee device lifecycle management, including procurement, deployment, maintenance, and refresh activities
  • Collaborate with vendors, internal teams, and business partners to ensure effective service delivery



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 5-10+ years of experience in IT support, infrastructure, or IT operations
  • Strong background in IT service management (ITSM), ITIL frameworks, Microsoft 365, Windows environments, and identity/access management
  • Demonstrated success handling high-level technical escalations and driving service improvements
  • Experience supporting distributed, multi-site, or field-based organizations is highly preferred
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
  • Proven ability to balance hands-on technical support with process improvement and service leadership responsibilities

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $130,000 USD, depending on experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and 401(k) match.
  • Opportunities to work on impactful IT projects within the business services industry.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Hannah Nagle
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7121772

Job summary

Sector
Information Technology
Sub Sector
IT Support
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Hannah Nagle
Job Reference
JN-102026-7121772
Job Nature
Hybrid working
 

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