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IT Network, Desktop and Application Specialist (Full-Time)

Effective Date

March 2022

Reports To

Associate Director, IT Operations

Core Competencies

  • Customer service focused
  • Troubleshooting, analysis and problem solving
  • Team orientated
  • Communication
  • Detail-oriented

Function

The IT Network, Desktop and Application Specialist will work as part of a team to:

  • Provide quality customer service to support on-prem and remote staff in their daily use of the IT systems and services including but not limited to network connectivity, hardware and software applications
  • Provide first and second level of support to address incoming staff queries and escalations in a timely manner
  • Assists in the administration and support of a range of supporting IT application including but not limited to content management system, productivity applications and tools, IT service management system
  • Escalate, liaise and provide support to the other IT teams as needed
  • Follow and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and workflows
  • Create and update documentation and procedures
  • Provide guidance and training to staff on the use of supported services and tools

Responsibilities

End-user support – Network, Equipment and Applications

  • Install, configure, support and maintain PCs, MACs, mobile devices, telephone systems, network and peripheral devices
  • Install, configure, support, upgrade and maintain operating systems and software applications
  • Ensure software compliance levels and manage service packs, patches and vulnerabilities scans and updates
  • Create, manage, deploy and restore computer images and backups
  • Identify and resolve technical problems with networks, user devices and systems and software applications
  • Research new technologies and solutions and identify potential improvements to the end-user experience and overall environment
  • Maintain hardware and software inventory and records
  • Assist with software license management, compliance and reporting

Application Administration

  • Administrate, support, configure, upgrade and maintain supported applications and services
  • Respond to users requests and incidents and escalate as needed
  • Develop training materials and sessions for existing and new technologies and services
  • Train and support new and existing users
  • Work with internal teams, external suppliers, partners and service providers as needed

Service Delivery and Support

  • Assume ownership and respond to service requests and incidents; perform root cause analysis and implement preventative measures to maintain service performanceand meet user expectations
  • Prioritize tasks and document work and solutions during and upon completion of tasks.
  • Regularly check the environment to ensure data security, privacy and integrity and to prevent unauthorised access to the network and misuse of data
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and workflows
  • Create, update and maintain documentation and procedures as needed
  • Introduce solutions to eliminateissues and drive continuous improvements

Qualifications and Skills

  • A mind-set towards integration, automation and continuous improvement
  • High competence in the following:
  • Ethernet, networking, cabling and routing TCP/IP/DHCP/DNS/LAN/WAN/VLAN/VPN
  • PC & MAC based operating systems, hardware, peripherals, and applications
  • Windows Server, Active Directory, PowerShell, GPOs
  • Mobile devices and Tablets (iOS/Android)
  • Virtual Desktop technologies (VMWare and Oracle VM)
  • Systems management tools (Intune, SCCM)
  • Data protection and backup tools (Veeam and Symantec)
  • Endpoint protection and security tools (CrowdStrike, Defender, Rapid7, etc.)
  • Services in scope under Applications Administration include:
  • IT service management system
  • Content/Document management system
  • Active directory, Azure Active Directory, IAM, security and compliance
  • MS365 services including Office, Exchange Online, Teams, Project, OneDrive, etc.
  • VoIP and PBX systems
  • Remote support and conferencing tools and services
    • Flexibility, time management skills and ability to prioritize and deliver on time
    • Ability to work on multiple projects activities and tasks simultaneously
    • Ability to work with minimum supervision

Education, Certifications and Experience Requirements

  • A degree in Information Technology, Computer Technology or a related field
  • 5+ years of similar experience in a windows-based environment is required
  • Professional certifications in system and network administration is considered an asset
  • ITIL certification/previous experience and awareness is required
  • Previous experience managing ServiceNow and SharePoint is considered a big advantage

Apply Now

To apply for this position, please submit your application to careers@crea.ca and state the title of the position in the subject line of your e-mail.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.

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