IT Specialist / Helpdesk Technician - Remote

Connection
  • Schaumburg, Illinois
  • Remote
  • Full-time
8 days ago

Job Description

Overview:

Connection has a fantastic opportunity through our Technical Staffing division for a Technical Help Center IT Specialist. This is a contract to hire remote position with benefits.

 

Success in this role requires a positive attitude, strong customer service skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn while supporting a fast-paced, nationwide organization.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support for corporate team members and pet care centers nationwide.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, Windows, macOS, printer, network, phone, camera, and cloud service issues.
  • Manage and prioritize support requests through the IT ticketing system while delivering outstanding customer service.
  • Create and manage user accounts, permissions, and access within Okta, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365.
  • Configure, deploy, and support desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and related IT equipment.
  • Maintain accurate IT asset inventory and assist with equipment procurement and deployment.
  • Communicate project status and technical updates with team members and Technology staff.
  • Document solutions and contribute to technical knowledge resources.
  • Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation (currently approximately once every 6–8 weeks).
Qualifications:
  • 2 – 5 years IT Help Desk experience supporting Windows / Office 365 Environments
  • Basic to intermediate understanding of networking and networking principles
  • Experience supporting macOS devices.
  • Nice to Haves - Zendesk experience, Okta experience, Azure or AWS experience
  • Enjoy communicating with and helping team members with a positive, friendly disposition
  • Great communication skills, ability to listen, empathize and communicate with team members over the phone or email
  • Learn quickly, self-starter, take direction well
  • Exceptional troubleshooting skills, detail orientated
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

 

Numbers & Facts

LocationSchaumburg, Illinois (
Remote
)
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
  • Animal Careunmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Desktop Administrationunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Help Deskunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Laptop PCunmatched
  • Mac Operating Systemunmatched
  • Microsoft Access Databaseunmatched
  • Microsoft Active Directoryunmatched
  • Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
  • Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
  • Mobile Devicesunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • On Callunmatched
  • Printersunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Technical Recruitingunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • User Account Administrationunmatched
  • ZenDeskunmatched

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