Entry Level Computer Networking Jobs in Illinois

About Rewards Network

Celebrating 41 years in business, Rewards Network has helped restaurants increase their revenue, traffic, and customer engagement through our innovative financial, marketing services, and premier dining rewards programs. We connect diners to fantastic restaurant experiences by offering unique card-linked offers.  Our offers leverage advanced technology and powerful data analytics, providing value to our restaurants, diners, and strategic partners' loyalty programs.

Our Culture 

At Rewards Network, you will find a passionate and diverse group of professionals who enjoy working collaboratively, solving problems, and taking ownership of not only their own careers and success, but the success and continued growth of the organization. We take pride in partnering with the world's most powerful loyalty programs to bring full-price paying customers and better ways to access working capital options to local restaurants. We offer a challenging and rewarding environment where you can maximize your potential.

Job Overview

The Support Center Analyst serves as the first point of contact for technical support requests and provides onsite and remote assistance to employees. This role focuses on delivering timely, professional support while developing foundational IT skills. The ideal candidate is motivated to learn, customer-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, onsite environment. Our IT team plays a critical role in ensuring employees have reliable, secure, and efficient access to technology to support business operations. We operate in a mixed Windows and macOS environment and value collaboration, customer service, and continuous learning. 

This is a hybrid position with in office presence 3 days a week (Tuesday-Thursday) at our downtown Chicago office. 

What you'll bring to the table: (Responsibilities) 

   Provide Tier 1 technical support for end users onsite and remotely 
   Troubleshoot hardware, software, and basic network issues on Windows and macOS devices 
   Assist with new hire onboarding, including device setup, imaging, and account provisioning 
   Support Microsoft 365, collaboration tools, printers, and mobile devices 
   Document incidents, service requests, and resolutions in the IT ticketing system 
   Escalate unresolved issues to senior IT staff while maintaining ownership and follow-up 
   Participate in a rotating remote on-call schedule 
   Assist with IT projects, equipment refreshes, and office support needs 
   Adhere to company IT policies, security standards, and best practices

Do you have the right mix of ingredients: (Requirements)

• Associate's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field and 2 years of technical support or help desk experience; or equivalent combination of experience and education
• MSCE, MSCA, MCP, A+, Network+, CompTIA A+ or similar entry-level certification (or working toward certification) 
• Exposure to ticketing systems and remote support tools 
• Familiarity with common productivity tools (Microsoft 365. Ticketing System, Jamf, Intune)
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work onsite five days per week
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of MS Windows 10/11 OS & NOS and MS Office 365.
• Working knowledge of Apple hardware and software.
• Working knowledge of VPN, remote access, and anti-virus technology.
• Working knowledge of troubleshooting software and hardware issues.
• Must be customer centric and be able to communicate with both technical and non-technical customers.

What you'll love about us: 

• This is a full time, non-exempt position, and the base compensation for this opening in Chicago is expected to be $28-$30 per hour ($58,240 to $62,240 annualized), based on candidate experience, skills and other factors.
• Competitive Paid Time Off and company holidays
• Generous dining reimbursement when you dine with our restaurant clients 
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Two medical plan options- Standard PPO or High Deductible Health Plan (HSA with company match for HDHP participants)
• Partnership with Rx n Go, offering certain prescriptions for free
• Dental plan options and a vision plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts and a pre-tax commuter benefit program
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Plans
• Short Term and Long Term disability 
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D insurance, supplemental employee, spouse, and child life insurance 
• Employee Life Assistance Program
• Hybrid working space in our state of the art office downtown located by the Metra and Ogilvie train stations

Rewards Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We encourage and strongly support workplace diversity.