Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted IT Recruiting Partner in Chicago
Next Step Systems has been a trusted leader in IT recruitment since 1995, specializing in connecting top-tier technology professionals with innovative companies across the United States, Canada, and England. Our Chicago-based team of expert recruiters brings decades of industry-specific experience, leveraging a nationwide network to deliver tailored staffing solutions for both employers and job seekers. We pride ourselves on fostering long-term relationships through personalized service, ensuring candidates find roles aligned with their career goals while helping businesses build high-performing IT teams.With expertise in emerging technologies like AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing, we remain at the forefront of the ever-evolving tech industry. Our commitment to confidentiality, transparency, and ethical practices has solidified our reputation as a premier executive search firm, consistently delivering results that drive strategic growth for clients and career advancement for professionals.
Services
IT Recruitment
Executive Staffing
Technical Staffing
Job Placement
Contractor Roles
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- 30 years of specialized IT recruitment expertise since 1995
- Nationwide reach with local market knowledge in 30+ cities
- Free job placement services for IT professionals
- Executive search specialists for CIO/CTO-level placements
- Proven success in hard-to-fill technical roles
Services
IT Recruitment
Our IT recruitment services specialize in matching qualified technology professionals with companies seeking expertise in software development, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management. We serve employers nationwide with contingency-based hiring solutions for full-time and contract positions. Our recruiters leverage a vast network of pre-vetted candidates to fill roles ranging from entry-level programmers to CIO-level executives.
Executive Staffing
Executive staffing solutions focus on placing senior IT leaders, including CIOs, CTOs, and technology directors. We conduct targeted searches for strategic roles requiring deep industry knowledge and proven management capabilities. Our process includes comprehensive candidate evaluation, cultural alignment assessment, and salary negotiation to ensure long-term executive placements.
Technical Staffing
Technical staffing services provide businesses with flexible access to specialized IT talent through contract and contract-to-hire arrangements. We maintain a database of experienced professionals in DevOps, cloud computing, and data science for short-term projects or workforce gaps. This solution allows companies to scale operations without long-term commitments while maintaining technical excellence.
Job Placement
Job placement assistance helps IT professionals find permanent positions aligned with their skills and career goals. Our free services include resume optimization, interview preparation, and salary negotiation support. We represent opportunities in software engineering, network administration, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies across 30+ metropolitan areas.
Contractor Roles
Contractor role placements connect businesses with independent IT professionals for project-based engagements. We facilitate W2 and 1099 arrangements for developers, systems administrators, and technical consultants. This service provides companies with immediate access to specialized skills while offering professionals flexible work arrangements in major technology hubs.
People
Mike Stapinski
President
Mike Stapinski leads Next Step Systems as President with over 25 years of executive leadership in IT recruitment. He drives strategic growth while maintaining the company's commitment to personalized service and industry expertise. His vision has expanded the firm's national presence since joining in 2014.
Questions
What IT recruitment services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive IT recruitment services including permanent placements, contract staffing, executive search, and technical recruitment across 30+ U.S. cities.
How do you help IT job seekers?
We offer free job placement assistance with resume review, interview preparation, and access to exclusive IT job opportunities nationwide.
What technology specializations do you cover?
Our expertise spans software development, cybersecurity, DevOps, cloud computing, data science, network engineering, and IT leadership roles.
Do you work with remote IT positions?
Yes, we place candidates in hybrid and fully remote IT roles while maintaining our focus on local market expertise in major tech hubs.
How quickly can you fill technical positions?
Our average placement timeline is 30-45 days using proactive candidate sourcing and targeted recruitment strategies.
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