Pinnacle Performance Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:
Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc. is seeking an IT Analyst to perform technical support and programming tasks that help achieve business goals. The role involves providing technical support, troubleshooting issues, and developing and maintaining software applications and database structures.
Responsibilities:
• Establish and maintain regular communications with the IT manager regarding pertinent activities.
• Contribute to departmental productivity and development objectives by participating in training programs.
• Track annual research, development, professional, billable time and other time to meet planned goals.
• Provide group training and presentations for IT tools, software and procedures as directed.
• Responsible for ensuring that best practice is adhered to within their area, identifying deficiencies in procedures or systems, correcting as appropriate and referring to the IT manager where necessary.
• Support quality control standards and implement improvements as needed.
• Enter time and expenses accurately and timely.
• Handle and process confidential information with complete discretion.
• File projects and materials according to Pinnacle’s internal filing system.
• Regular, predictable and punctual attendance in a Pinnacle office when not working off-site.
• Provide technical support on hardware/software issues, perform repairs for notebook and desktop computers, both in person and remotely. Install, assemble and configure computers and peripherals such as monitors, printers, scanners, and related hardware. Perform software updates, patches and routine maintenance.
• Assist end users with enrolling, troubleshooting, and managing mobile devices through MDM, ensuring compliance with security policies and resolving issues related to device access, app installations, and remote management.
• Communicate with external vendors and researching solutions to sustain operations.
• Assist with the support of Pinnacle enterprise information system by performing technical tasks on system infrastructure (such as server hardware, server software and applications, network equipment, etc.) as directed by the IT manager.
• Prepare laptops for new hires by ensuring they are configured with the latest software updates, security patches, and the most recent system image, while maintaining accurate inventory records for all devices.
• Create help desk tickets and escalate support issues to the relevant technician as needed; track open tickets and provide users with status updates.
• Participate in 24x7x365 on-call rotation to support applications, promptly responding to incident notifications, and escalating them when necessary.
• Support Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems, including provisioning, authentication, authorization, and role-based access control (RBAC), password changes.
• Assist with onboarding orientation for new hires on system usage, security protocols, and best practices to ensure they understand and comply with company standards.
• Provide setup and support needs for webinars and conference calls and any collaboration or meetings that require technology.
• Assist with information backup, archival, recovery, and verification/testing processes and procedures for all information systems data.
• Conduct research on emerging computer hardware, software and standards in support of development efforts in coordination with IT Manager.
• Assist in the definition, development and documentation of software and application objectives, functions, features, specifications, input/output requirements and deliverables on a project-by-project basis under the direction of IT Manager and in collaboration with IT personnel and project managers.
• Design, write, maintain and optimize software programs, applications, and database structures for both internal and external use, ensuring functionality and performance meet specifications.
• Develop and optimize SQL, T-SQL, and SAS code for efficient data access, reporting, and manipulation, tailored to program needs and internet platforms.
• Write and maintain documentation to describe program development, coding, testing, changes and corrections for internal departmental use. Develop and maintain manuals and guidelines for programs.
• Train employees to operate new or modified programs.
• Conduct research on emerging application development software products, languages and standards in support of development efforts in coordination with IT manager.
• Monitor system performance of new and existing applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement automated solutions to optimize infrastructure efficiency and reliability.
• Test and examine code written by others, identify bugs or performance issues, and analyze results to ensure functionality, efficiency, and adherence to quality standards.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Ability to conduct research into software-related and programming-related issues and products and provide recommendations as needed
• Ability to prioritize workload, meet critical time deadlines and function with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively to exchange or convey information with all levels of staff and management
• Knowledge and experience on current equipment and technologies in use: Microsoft cloud applications - Azure/O365 Admin, Intune, Exchange, 365 Admin
• Knowledge and experience on current equipment and technologies in use: Microsoft operating systems servers/workstation, Linux operating systems, VMWare ESXi
• Knowledge and experience on current equipment and technologies in use: one or several major programming languages including Python, JavaScript, Power Shell, ASP.NET, VB.NET, C-sharp, XML, PHP, HTML, REST API, SQL, T-SQL, SAS
• Knowledge and experience on current equipment and technologies in use: software development tools - Dockers, Kubernetes, GitHub
• Knowledge and experience in relational database management systems and other database products including Microsoft SQL Server and SAS
• Clear understanding of software development domain and principles, design patterns, code structure, programming languages (front end and backend)
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university; a degree in computer science or information systems preferred
• Minimum two years of practical business programming experience
• Minimum two years of practical business IT technical support experience
• Experience with Linux/UNIX bases technologies
Preferred:
• One or more basic technology certificates desirable (A+, Network+, Security+, CCNA, SAS)
Company:
Pinnacle Actuarial Resources is an insurance company providing financial risk management services. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in Bloomington, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.