About the job IT Support Specialist
Key Responsibilities
- · To actively monitor and manage the performance of critical equipment and services both for our Clients.
- · To act as a first point of contact for incoming service tickets and support calls.
- · Be an active contributor to Infrastructure Documentation and processes both for our Clients.
- · To support HP server platforms both for our Clients.
- · To support Windows Active Directory and Services both for our Clients.
- · To support Systems and Storage both for our Clients.
- · Assist in projects for application and infrastructure requirements both for our Clients.
- · The administration and support for assets, licensing, and renewals both for our Clients.
- · The implementation of security/compliance requirements both for our Clients.
- · Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
- · To enforce policies and procedures for all service contracts for Clients.
- · Ensure the operational effectiveness of all server or office-based technologies as required to meet SLA’s.
- · Server monitoring – monitoring of disk space, system and application errors, memory and swap space utilization, disk performance, CPU, and processes.
- · Software management – plan, test, implement operating system upgrades; install OS, maintenance releases, critical fixes and service packs; assist with application upgrades and installations.
- · Backups/archives/restores – configure and automate system, backups and perform restores as needed.
- · Assist in the implementation, maintenance, procedures, and associated training plans for Systems administration, usage, and disaster recovery.
- · Assist in the implementation of internal SLAs based on availability, capacity and performance. After hours maintenance and release management tasks as scheduled.
- · Assist in the implementation of Disaster Recovery procedures which should include regular updates, DR testing and formal reviews.
- · Ensuring all LIV Corporation Pty Ltd policies and procedures are followed including OH&S and all matters concerning workplace safety.
- · Shared ‘On Call’ after hour’s responsibilities.
Behavioural Requirements
· Planning and Achievement
o Identifies more critical and less critical activities and assignments; adjusts priorities when appropriate.
o Allocates appropriate amounts of time for completing work; avoids scheduling conflicts; develops timelines and milestones.
o Sets stretch targets and works diligently to achieve them.
o Takes pride in achieving or exceeding own expectations and expectations of customers.
· Quality Orientation
o Accurately and carefully follows established procedures for completing critical tasks.
o Vigilantly watches over job processes, tasks, and work products to ensure freedom from errors or omissions.
o Initiates action to correct quality problems or notifies others of quality issues as appropriate.
o Consistently seeks out opportunities to improve processes, systems and services provided to clients.
· Problem Solving
o Identifies issues, problems, or opportunities and determines what potential action may be required.
o Collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities.
o Interprets information from a variety of sources; detects trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships.
o Creates appropriate options for addressing problems and achieving desired outcomes.
o Includes others in the decision-making process as needed.
· Customer Service
o Actively listens and enquires to clarify client or team member queries, feedback or needs.
o Engages customers in a warm and inviting manner, taking steps to build rapport and taking a genuine interest in their circumstances and needs.
o Asks questions to determine needs; listens carefully; provides appropriate information; summarises to check understanding.
o Deals with challenging tasks or problems in a positive, constructive and professional manner.
o A high capacity to communicate faults and problems to clients.
o Conveys information in a clear and professional manner, uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriately.
o Asks questions to check for satisfaction; commits to follow-through, if appropriate; thanks customer.
· Team Player
o Shares important or relevant information with the team.
o Willing to do what is required to assist the team.
o Recognises by one’s self when opportunities present to help others and goes out of one’s own way to help others.
o Makes others feel welcome, takes an interest in others wellbeing.
· Personal Development
o Takes responsibility for personal professional development.
o Applies learning by when dealing internally and with clients.
o Shares learning’s with the team.
o Shows interest in developing deeper I.T. knowledge.
Selection Criteria
· Essential
o Minimum 6-months’ employment experience in any role.
o Formal qualification at a University, TAFE, or a recognized industry equivalent. Preference will be given for disciplines from Engineering, Information Technology (Computing), and Science streams. Additionally, Microsoft certification will also be viewed favourably.
o Some technical knowledge in key technologies: VMWare, Microsoft AD, HP Servers, and related technologies
o Contributed to day to day infrastructure stability of key business systems
o Excellent hardware troubleshooting experience
o Documentation – hardware/software configurations, change control, downtime / availability, problem / resolution, procedures, resource usage, etc.
o Some knowledge of automation and creating scripts using PowerShell and Visual Basic
o Strong knowledge and experience with Windows Active Directory, DNS, DHCP TCP/IP, and general troubleshooting.
· Desirable
o Minimum 1-year experience working in an IT or similar role
o Minimum 2-years’ employment experience in any role.
o Microsoft MCSA Qualification or equivalent.
o ITIL Certification
o AWS/Azure experience
o Client facing consultancy experience
o Background in working in large organisations
o Experience ERP Enterprise Systems
o Experience in Networking Technologies (Layer 3 and Layer 2)
o Experience around configuring and efficiently managing Storage (SAN’s and NAS)
o An understanding of PHP, HTML, CSS, SQL and JavaScript.
o Basic understanding of website environments including, but not limited to; cPanel, DNS servers, SSL Certification and domain management
o Experience with QuickBooks or MYOB
o Experience with Linux and MAC OS Operating Systems
o Participate in Vendor Management with key technology vendors
o Demonstrated experience in managing business expectation and delivering IT solutions
o Demonstrated experience around configuring and managing Virtualization products