INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

YKK AP America Inc. • Dublin, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Information Systems Specialist is responsible for providing software and hardware support services to internal users of the organization's computer systems and IT network. Provides both Tier 1 and Tier 2 support and resolution support, including answering Help Desk phone calls, questions, providing advice, investigating, triaging and troubleshooting, and following up to assist users. Ensures all incidents and requests are analyzed, triaged, recorded, resolved and reported back within the promised timeframes. Communicates service requests over the phone, online, or in person to all operational units via our online ticket system. Specializes in hardware deployments which will include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting hardware including laptops, desktops, phones, scanners, printers and other peripherals.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school in computer networking or hardware support, plus 2 - 5 years of related experience; combination of experience, education and training may be considered
• Experience in an IT break-fix environment, with a manufacturing environment highly preferred
• Customer Service Excellence
• Assist with set up and troubleshooting peripheral devices
• Assemble and disassemble computing hardware
• Assist in the setup and support of basic office networks
• Implement cybersecurity controls appropriate to help desk and technical support roles
• Troubleshoot and support end-user access to applications and data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task to accomplish time driven goals

Nice To Haves

• A+ Certification preferred
• Hardware and/or networking certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides mostly "Tier 2"-level Help Desk support with a focused emphasis on customer service excellence, recording & triaging issues and providing meaningful results to end users to meet or exceed expectations
• Assists in monitoring & fielding requests for assistance via the IT ticketing system and Help Desk hotline; records all calls in Service Desk ticket tracking application
• Assures that each issue or topic is thoroughly triaged, resolved, and reported back to the end user, prior to escalating to Tier 3 or System Administrators
• Ability to recognize required escalation paths and provide troubleshooting insight to Tier 3 or System Administrator level support
• Performs on-site, desk-side, and remote installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of hardware and software
• Assists with managing and organizing the data center and storage area for asset storage and hardware decommissioning
• Assists with management of inventory and procedures for access
• Purchases hardware, software and other required office supplies as needed
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, highly organized with the ability to prioritize demand for self in a fast-paced environment
• Must have the ability to work independently as well as collaborate as a team
• Assists with the company’s JSOX process and procedures for compliance
• Creates KB Articles in ticketing system for documentation purposes

Benefits

• competitive compensation packages
• training and advancement opportunities
• comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work
• high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree