What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Technician position at Paramont-EO/Crest Lighting?
About us
Paramont EO delivers quality electrical supplies and customized services with reliable logistics, empowering our customers to become more profitable in Chicagoland and beyond.
Our Mission is to be #1 in Service, and we are ready to make our client's jobs more profitable and less challenging.
Duties:
- Maintain and evolve computer systems and networks
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for software, operating systems, and computer hardware
- monitoring, maintaining, and upgrading the network, virtual servers, PCs, cell phones, printers, scanners, VoIP phones and other equipment
- providing user assistance and communicating technical information to nontechnical audiences
-Support company migration from desktop office implementations to MS 365
- Set up and troubleshoot VPN connections for remote users
- Assist with firewall configuration and maintenance
- Protect organizational information through Antivirus, security and backups
- Set up and troubleshoot mobile phones, hand scanners, label printers and other such electronic equipment
- Collaborate with other IT team members to resolve complex technical issues
- Provide excellent customer service to end-users
- Document and troubleshoot problems and escalating solutions with vendors
-Explore opportunities to add value to the evolution of the company
Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of software troubleshooting techniques
- Familiarity with various operating systems (Windows, macOS)
- Experience with VPN setup and troubleshooting
- Understanding of computer hardware components and troubleshooting
- Basic understanding of computer networking concepts
-Familiarity with Microsoft Azure environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365/applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Experience setting up and maintaining cloud-client antivirus solutions
- Ability to maintain and edit Wordpress website
- Excellent customer service skills
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Working towards or graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in IT or related field
- Understanding of and experience implementing and maintaining networking technologies such as DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPN, and cloud-based servers
- Experience programming and maintaining switches and firewalls
- Experience configuring and maintaining an Active Directory, and conversion to AzureAD/EntraID
- Experience supporting general issues arising with Windows, Microsoft 365, and other commonly used systems and applications (Adobe, Zoom, Teams, etc.)
- Experience monitoring and supporting security solutions (Sentinel One or similar)
- Ability to maintain and edit company Wordpress site
- Demonstrated aptitude for continuous learning and innovative thinking
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate with internal staff
Preferred Skills
Networking knowledge, security, scripting, setting backup plans, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with: Microsoft Office 365, Linux, Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Wordpress
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health insurance coverage
- 401K with a company match
- Paid time off and holidays
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume for consideration. We look forward to reviewing your application
Experience
- Proven experience in IT support roles, with a focus on desktop support and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with computer networking concepts and practices.
- Knowledge of VPN technologies and firewall configurations is a plus.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with users at all levels.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Join us in this exciting opportunity to further your career in IT while contributing to the success of our organization!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Holiday pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32