Expedient · 1 month ago
Entry-Level IT Support Associate Overnight (X)
Expedient is hiring an entry-level IT Support Associate for their Lewis Center/Columbus, OH data center, offering a fast-track to learning and career growth. The role involves handling client support tickets, following security protocols, and ensuring the secure transport of equipment, all while receiving comprehensive on-the-job training.
Cloud ComputingCyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySecurityTelecommunicationsVirtualization
Responsibilities
Handle client tickets and questions, daily shift walks, routine audits, remote hands requests, etc. and escalate more complex tickets as needed
Follow strict security protocols to allow client access requests inside the data center using specific access control criteria
Follow shipping and receiving procedures to ensure the secure transport of equipment to and from the facility
Use the ticketing system to log all requests and activities including documentation of special requests and customizations considered important for future support
Qualification
Required
Applicants should be able to show some experience with IT and technology; acceptable experience can include self-study, technical school or work experience
Must pass pre-employment screens
Sitting - stationary/seated position during the workday in order to check in visitors
Walking - must be able escort visitors to their equipment; must be able to walk the entire perimeter of the physical plant/data center several times during the shift to conduct hands-on assessments ensuring building safety compliance by checking doors, checking temperature sensors in various areas of the server room/data center
Lifting - frequently lifts lightweight items and occasionally lifts heavy-weight materials such as equipment, parts, computer and server hardware
Dexterity - must be able to lock/unlock security cages, operate security kiosk and print out visitor badges, operate loading dock equipment; must be able to climb and balance oneself on a ladder, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl into tight places to access computer hardware, to conduct safety checks, to move equipment, install equipment, etc. as required
Preferred
Previous customer-service work experience
Industry certifications (such as CompTIA, A+ or Network+) or equivalent work experience in an IT role or academic experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and independent problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
Benefits
Fully paid training (including industry certs)
Cover the costs up front for our IT Support Associates to obtain relevant technical certifications such as CompTIA, A+, Network + etc.
Certain certifications that are higher in difficulty to obtain have attached bonuses for completion.
Company
Expedient
Expedient is a network of data centers offering cloud computing, a wide range of managed services, and network connectivity.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-10-21Acquired
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