Telecom IT Specialist

Abbott • Saint Paul, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of . Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity We’re seeking an IT Specialist to support and maintain our organization’s core information systems and infrastructure. In this role, you’ll ensure systems run efficiently, resolve technical issues, and provide support to users so they can work effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly and effectively
• Strong communication skills with the ability to support non-technical users
• Basic understanding of hardware, operating systems, and system configurations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience administering and maintaining IT systems (e.g., UNIX, Windows/NT)
• Experience with system monitoring tools and performance optimization
• Familiarity with networking concepts and infrastructure
• Experience working in a corporate or enterprise IT environment
• IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft, Linux/UNIX certifications)

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain information systems and related hardware
• Monitor system performance to ensure reliability and uptime
• Administer operating systems (e.g., UNIX, Windows/NT environments)
• Troubleshoot and resolve system and user issues in a timely manner
• Escalate complex technical problems to senior team members when needed
• Communicate effectively with end users to understand and address their needs
• Perform routine system updates, patches, and maintenance activities

Benefits

• Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program
• FreeU education benefit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level