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System Support Analyst

Tawani Enterprises
Full-time
On-site
Chicago

Position Description & Summary Statement

Provides technical infrastructure and application Tier 1 escalations and Tier 2 support of hardware, server and network infrastructure. Provides service desk ticket support to IT users. Documents incident response for tracking and reporting. Takes a hands-on role in applicable hardware/software/network installations configurations as requested.

Essential Position Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or 5 years related work experience
  • 8+ years of progressive information technology troubleshooting experience in a multi-user environment
  • 8+ years of Tier 1 and Tier 2 customer support/helpdesk experience
  • Working knowledge of networking standards and protocols (WAN/LAN/Wi-Fi)
  • Working knowledge of on-premise Active Directory and MS Entra ID (formerly Azure AD)
  • Working knowledge of MDM Administration & App Deployment, experience with Intune a plus
  • Working knowledge of MacOS and hardware
  • Other Technology requirements:
    • Microsoft Windows 11; Server 2016/2019; Office365 Suite; Active Directory/Entra ID; Antivirus (Defender); Intune; Android/iOS mobile device support; VPN support; laptop/desktop and peripherals; Amazon Web Services
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills, particularly with interpersonal format
  • Strong analysis and prioritization skills
  • Adaptable to changing technologies and their workplace application
  • Desire and capability to learn new technologies and provide appropriate service support (i.e. desktop/laptop imaging, hardware and software maintenance)
  • Ability to work independently and in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to present ideas effectively to business and IT stakeholders

Assigned Responsibilities & Duties

  • Upgrading, installing, and configuring application software and computer hardware
  • Troubleshooting and providing technical support to users
  • User account administration (new user creation & deactivations, providing system permissions)
  • Performing regular security tests and security monitoring
  • Maintaining networks and network file systems (onsite SAN)
  • Responds to requests for assistance from users and provide Tier 1 & 2 hardware, software and network troubleshooting & support
  • Serves as escalation point for all unresolved Tier 1 support issues
  • Performs project tasks as part of a team, acting independently where required
  • Maintains IT certifications and up to date knowledge to meet the evolving needs of the organization and its users
  • Experience working with a ticketing system
  • Aids IT Security personnel in the maintenance of spam filters, web filters and other related technology
  • Meeting with users to understand usage situations and assistance needs
  • Satisfies assistance requests in accordance with established SLAs
  • Provides appropriate technical advice or specific technical support as requested or as identified for the user
  • Assists as needed to resolve technical problems which may involve a combination of hardware, software, and networking issues
  • Provides infrastructure/technology expertise; aids in identification of technology improvements
  • Assists in the creation of user manuals and usage procedure guides
  • Responsible for assistance in the maintenance of IT infrastructure networks, routers, switches, backups, software testing, and hardware replacement/updates. Experience with Cisco networking gear a plus
  • Provides regular status reporting to management
  • Escalates issues according to company guidelines
  • Interface with infrastructure, database, and development personnel, partners and vendors
  • Actively contribute to ongoing process improvement
  • Documenting position processes
  • Camera system and application support, experience with exacqVision a plus
  • Capable of fulfilling evening, weekend, and extended hours/days as required
  • Capable of traveling to user sites as required, multi-site support
  • Responsible for other duties as assigned
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