Job Summary:
Expedient is hiring for an entry-level IT Support Associate position in Owings Mills, MD. This role involves providing technical support, handling client tickets, and ensuring security protocols are followed, while also gaining valuable on-the-job training and industry certifications.
Responsibilities:
โข Handle client tickets and questions, daily shift walks, routine audits, remote hands requests, etc. and escalate more complex tickets as needed.
โข Follow strict security protocols to allow client access requests inside the data center using specific access control criteria.
โข Follow shipping and receiving procedures to ensure the secure transport of equipment to and from the facility.
โข Use the ticketing system to log all requests and activities including documentation of special requests and customizations considered important for future support.
Qualifications:
Required:
โข Applicants should be able to show some experience with IT and technology; acceptable experience can include self-study, technical school or work experience.
โข Must pass pre-employment screens.
โข Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
โข Strong analytical and independent problem-solving skills.
โข Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
โข Sitting - stationary/seated position during the workday in order to check in visitors.
โข 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.
โข Lifting - frequently lifts lightweight items and occasionally lifts heavy-weight materials such as equipment, parts, computer and server hardware.
โข 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:
โข Previous customer-service work experience.
โข Industry certifications (such as CompTIA, A+ or Network+) or equivalent work experience in an IT role or academic experience.
Company:
Expedient is a network of data centers offering cloud computing, a wide range of managed services, and network connectivity. Founded in 2001, the company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.