IT Support Technician 2

Propelis • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The IT Support Technician 2 is primarily responsible for monitoring help desk tickets, enabling user accounts, managing basic security/permissions, imaging systems and troubleshooting issues. As a frontline, first responder, the IT Support Technician 2 is the “face” of the I.T. department, assessing customer issues and escalating major problems to designated resources. This role requires strong communication skills (US English required), both verbal and written. Positive attitude, quick thinking and follow-up are key critical characteristics for this role.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years as an I.T. support professional
• Minimum of Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Engineering, Graphic Arts or related category (Technical certification equivalent accepted)
• Experienced in both Apple Macintosh and Windows Server desktop platforms
• Experience with Active Directory account management as well as security permission management
• Ability to troubleshoot DNS as well as TCIP issues
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent English communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of Mac computers preferred
• Experience installing and configuring Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, a plus
• Experience in enterprise software licensing provisioning preferred
• French and/or Spanish a bonus

Responsibilities

• Ability to work with people to solve issues in a friendly, professional and positive manner.
• Work diligently to queue and respond to service tickets in a timely fashion that meets or exceeds the expectations of our users.
• Follow-up regularly on open tickets to ensure resources are responding and issues are brought to closure within set SLA’s.
• Rapidly assess and triage issues as a tier one response team member, re-directing as necessary to appropriate peers to ensure quick resolution.
• Respectfully and expediently manage inbound help desk calls.
• Route urgent calls to designated peers for issues that cannot be quickly repaired.
• Alert management of major incidents.
• Draft and send communications identifying issues that may have widespread impact.
• Image Windows and Mac systems as required, including supplemental license installation.
• Prepare weekly reports on support incidents by level, top users, platform and system within the portfolio.
• Quantify performance against designated service level objectives.
• Review ticket volume daily and alert management of any outstanding incidents that require urgent attention.
• Work with global Propelis infrastructure staff to help resolve tier 1, 2 and 3 issues with production equipment and assist with deployment and maintenance tasks such as backup, configuration, and administration.
• Service Propelis staff remotely outside of normal business hours.
• Travel to other Propelis locations within North America.
• Comply with all Propelis standards, applicable regulations and departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Comply with Propelis EH&S policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Keep department organized and clean.
• Attend company-wide and departmental meetings.
• Assist in any additional responsibilities, as directed by management.

Benefits

• selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage
• dental plan
• vision plan
• basic and supplemental life insurance
• flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection
• short/long term disability
• 401(k) Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

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