Onsite Support Technician

IPC Systems; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employer Paid Disability & Life

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Mental health resources

Job summary

IPC Systems is seeking an Onsite Support Technician based in Washington DC to join the AMERS Customer Outcomes team. You will be the primary liaison among traders, client IT teams, and IPC's service groups, coordinating daily support and hands-on tasks on trading floor systems.

You will manage user configurations in the Unigy Management System, perform MACD activities, assist incident resolution, and ensure systems stay fully operational and tested before handoff.

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving in high-pressure environments.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure and networking fundamentals.
• Knowledge of SIP/VoIP and trading voice systems (IPC Unigy).
• Experience with ITSM/ticketing systems (ServiceNow) and end-to-end incident management.
• Ability to perform MACD (Move/Add/Change/Delete) activities and user administration.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in trading floor environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison among traders, end users, client IT teams, and IPC's service groups.
• Coordinate daily support activities and hands-on technical tasks on trading floor systems.
• Manage user configurations in the Unigy Management System and MACD requests.
• Assist with incident resolution and testing/validation of changes.
• Maintain service continuity by testing and documenting changes; ensure business readiness after incidents.

Skills

Troubleshooting

IT infrastructure

VoIP technology

ServiceNow

MACD operations

Communication

Trading floor experience

Networking

Documentation

SLA compliance

Tools

IPC Unigy

ServiceNow

Job description

IPC is a global fintech company that puts people at the center of innovation. With a strong global footprint, we empower financial institutions and capital markets with advanced cloud-based trading communications and managed connectivity solutions.

Through our portfolio of communications and connectivity solutions, we focus on solving business challenges and adapting to regulatory changes in the fast-paced global financial markets. This enables our clients to maintain consistent market access, a strong competitive advantage, and enhanced operational efficiency.

Join a team that is dedicated to delivering groundbreaking products and making a significant impact on our clients' success.

www.IPC.com

Overview of the Team

The Onsite Support Technician is part of the broader AMERS Customer Outcomes team, which supports clients throughout the Americas. The team provides engineering resources backed by experienced technical and service professionals who can deliver both remote and in-person assistance. This coordinated support model enables the Onsite Support Technician to address immediate operational needs while drawing on wider expertise for complex issues, escalations, and service improvements.

Role Overview:

The Onsite Technician will be based in Washington DC and is part of the broader AMERS Customer Outcomes team. They will serve as the primary liaison among traders and end users, the client's internal IT teams, and IPC's technical and service teams. As a key member of the client's trading-floor support team, the engineer coordinates daily support, performs hands-on technical tasks, and facilitates clear communication and effective execution across this collaborative, cross-functional environment.

The individual is responsible for managing user configurations in the Unigy Management System, supporting move/add/change activities, and assisting with incident resolution. The role requires close interaction with traders, client IT teams, and internal IPC teams to ensure that all system changes, installations, and fixes are properly implemented, tested, and validated. Additionally, the technician plays a key role in maintaining service continuity by performing testing, supporting troubleshooting efforts, and ensuring that trading floor systems are fully operational and business-ready after any changes or incidents.

How You Will Make an Impact:

An onsite technician makes an impact by ensuring that trading floor systems remain fully operational, stable, and ready for business at all times, which is critical in a high-pressure financial environment. By acting as the first point of contact for traders and users, the technician helps minimize downtime through rapid troubleshooting, hands-on support, and coordination with internal and client teams to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

They also drive operational efficiency by accurately executing move, add, change, and delete (MACD) requests, maintaining system configurations, and validating that all changes are properly implemented and tested. Through close collaboration with the NY Unigy team and customer IT teams, the technician ensures smooth communication across stakeholders and helps prevent issues from escalating.

Essential Skills and Experience to be Successful in this Role:

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly in a high-pressure environment.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, including hardware, operating systems, and networking fundamentals.
• Knowledge of VoIP technologies, SIP protocols, and trading voice systems (e.g., IPC Unigy)
• Experience with ITSM/ticketing systems (ServiceNow) and managing incidents end-to-end.
• Ability to perform system configuration, user administration, and MACD (Move/Add/Change/Delete) activities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work directly with traders, users, and multiple technical teams
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to provide clear, desk-side support and training
• Familiarity with network devices (routers, switches) and basic connectivity troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating across geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for documentation, ticket updates, and SLA compliance.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced trading floor environment with occasional extended hours.
• Methodical approach to testing, validation, and ensuring systems are fully operational before handoff.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience supporting trading floor environments and familiarity with financial industry workflows
• Knowledge of IPC Unigy platforms or similar trading voice/turret systems
• Exposure to process improvement or automation initiatives
• SIP/VoIP certifications or advanced telephony knowledge (SIP, PBX, SBCs)
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and voice infrastructure (TCP/IP, routing, QoS)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Visio for documentation and reporting
• Experience working in ITIL-based environments and service management processes
• Ability to support global customers and collaborate with geographically dispersed teams
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including interaction with business executives and tradersProven ability to identify and drive process improvements
• Methodical and analytical approach to troubleshooting complex technical issues
• Self-motivated, high-energy attitude with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset

What's in It for You?

At IPC, your compensation is only part of the package. We are committed to investing in a range of programs and initiatives to improve the overall experience of our employees.

In addition to a collaborative, high-performing team environment, we're pleased to offer benefits including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 100% Employer Paid Short/Long Term Disability, AD&D and Life Insurance Coverage
• Limited & HealthCare Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Accounts with Employer Contributions
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Coverage
• Financial Wellness Account Fiduciary and Training
• Identity Theft Insurance
• 401(k) and Roth plan with matching contributions
• Flexible PTO, Sick Pay and Public Holidays
• Additional Time off for Charity Work and Volunteering
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Certification Bonus Program
• Access to "IPC University" our Internal E-Learning Platform
• Structured Onboarding Training and Peer Mentor Support
• Parental Leave Policy
• Free Mental Health Wellness Programs, Tools, Coaching and Free therapy sessions
• Employee Referral Scheme

Further information about your benefits will be provided during your onboarding process.

Additional Information:

Your precise work schedule will be determined by you and your Line Manager before commencement of employment with IPC.

You can explore more about our culture, offerings and commitment on www.ipc.com/careers/ and www.ipc.com/about-us/about-ipc/.

IPC's Work Culture:

The IPC work culture is one that fosters inclusion, prioritizes innovation, and maximizes potential. We are a global ecosystem, full of diverse people that together made IPC what it is today.

Our strength as an organization is the sum of our different backgrounds, perspectives, skills and geographies; supported by an ironclad commitment to constructive dialogue and open-mindedness.

We live and breathe our commitment to innovation by embracing bold ideas, seizing new opportunities and striving for excellence. Our people have continued to deliver ground-breaking solutions to our clients for over 50 years.