Technology Support Specialist

Dairy Farmers of America•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

Provide day-to-day and project-related technical support to multiple DFA locations within a geographic region, which will require traveling to multiple states. Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to provide second-tier desk side support; this includes installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading computer software and hardware products and equipment to ensure optimal workstation performance. Participate and/or lead phases of technology implementations, assisting with corporate software and hardware deployments and working alongside infrastructure teams and senior-level technical team members. Serve as liaison between locations supported, third-party support and equipment vendors, and corporate IT teams on technical matters. Troubleshoot straightforward to moderately complex issues in a timely and accurate fashion and provide end-user assistance. Ensure that employees use company-owned hardware and software in conformance with DFA IT policies. Work independently with moderate direction from senior team members or manager.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or in computer science, information technology, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
2 to 5 years of desk side break/fix support or related experience (Windows, Apple, MS office)
Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
Must be willing to travel 50-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)
Able to work efficiently within a team and self-directed independently with little day-to-day direction
Able to demonstrate superior customer service skills
Able to communicate and translate technical topics into easy to understand concepts
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to clearly document technical processes
Able to proficiently manage and troubleshoot Microsoft desktop operating systems
Able to ask directed and logical questions to determine problem causation and follow documented processes to a successful resolution
Working knowledge of Active Directory Users and Comp
Working knowledge of Apple products including iPhone, iPad and Mac Computers
Troubleshooting and management skills of Apple systems
Basic understanding of databases and data processing (use of MS SQL and/or Access)
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Responsibilities

Travel to assigned locations on a scheduled basis and as needed for issues and projects
Serve as the IT liaison between the business units and IT to ensure all IT requirements are properly defined by gathering input from stakeholders, and develop design solutions for technical initiatives
Work with each site to identify their audio and visual needs and work with vendors to provide the business with solutions and lead up the implementation projects and support for those solutions
Assist with the management and tracking of all IT hardware assets within the assigned geographical area
Assist in project planning, communicate, and lead the execution phase for all projects associated with the locations within the assigned geographical area
Assist with the management and execution of all lifecycle projects for hardware and software updates
Create and revise all knowledge articles that specifically pertain to the locations within the geographical area
Troubleshoot and resolve medium to complex hardware/software problems for PC, Mac, and Mobile devices on Android and iOS platforms
Provide support for Microsoft 365 access to Teams, SharePoint, and Exchange Distribution Lists and Mailbox Delegation
Provide daily technical support to internal customers via phone, chat, email, and occasional walk by to resolve break/fix issues and tickets
Serve as the escalation point for Level 1 service desk team members
Assist in the communication and execution of network projects as directed by the network team
Accurately record all work, troubleshooting, and communications in incident tickets