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TITLE: IT ANALYST
LOCATION: Dallas, TX - onsite 5 days/week
EMPLOYMENT: Direct hire
COMPENSATION: $80k- 86k/year
We have an opening for an IT Analyst in our Dallas office.
The IT Analyst is a first-level role with the primary responsibility of providing technology solutions and support to customers, participating in delivering assigned office(s) daily IT operational work list, facilitating and supporting meeting technology events and tools, and participating in IT projects and initiatives. The IT Analyst also participates in advancing continuous organizational effectiveness and exceptional service delivery.
Proficiencies:
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Operating Systems, specifically application installation and configuration processes.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Advance proficiency in Service Now.
- Advance proficiency in MS Teams.
- Advanced to expert proficiency in remote access architectures, applications and technologies (Citrix, VPN);
- Advanced to expert knowledge of mobile technologies (iOS, iPad OS);
- Advanced to expert proficiency in networking technologies, cabling topologies, data communication devices, and related applications.
- Advanced to expert proficiency in Inter/Intra/Extranet technologies.
- Advanced to expert proficiency in Document Management Systems (IManage/Work 10);
- Advanced knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
- Advanced proficiency with data security and security applications.
- Advanced proficiency with project management; and
- Advanced proficiency in remote access architectures, applications and technologies (Citrix, VPN).
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree (preferred); bachelor’s degree (preferred); or similar work experience;
- At least 3 years of experience providing direct support to customers in the areas of business solutions, software, hardware and networking technologies.
- At least 3 years of experience in LAN, WAN and network systems support and management.
- At least 3 years of experience configuring, installing and maintaining client PC operating systems and related devices; and
- At least 3 years of professional services or law firm experience (preferred).
In this capacity, the IT Analyst will:
- Serve as an effective technical resource to customers who contact them directly for timely assistance and high-quality solutions and support, as well as for escalations requiring software and hardware requests; Promote new technologies.
- Facilitate and support meeting technology events and tools including video conferences, presentations, client meetings and special events.
- Collaborate with Firm-wide departments to ensure proper and accurate scheduling and execution of meetings and events.
- Install and maintain computer software standards in accordance with departmental requirements and procedures.
- Work across IT teams to achieve timely escalation and closure of software and hardware issues.
- Maintain the operational availability of office computers and printers.
- Maintain asset management system to ensure the accuracy and currency of Firm assets.
- Use Firm call tracking technology, in conjunction with departmental best practices, to create, update, escalate, and close tickets recording the life cycle of a services request.
- Practice call ownership by acting as a liaison with Firm-side IT groups and customer keeping them apprised of service request status until request is resolved to customer’s satisfaction.
- Participate in IT initiatives, projects, and deployments; promotes effective training and user acceptance of Firm software.
- Support mobile device technologies; Promote and support remote access tools and best practices.
- Facilitate the handling of planned service events such as monthly network maintenance, or unplanned network disruptions/critical outages requiring effective coordination and reporting to responsible IT groups (Network Operations, Telecom, etc.);
- Foster data security policies and best practices; adhere to Information Security regulations and guidelines to ensure proper handling and security of Firm data.
- Works beyond scheduled hours as necessary for planned and unplanned work and support; light travel may be required; and
- Impeccable work ethic is a must (Punctual, Reliable Attendance and Self- motivated).
If you are interested in this Application Engineer opportunity in Los Angeles, please contact Dana More -dana.more@akkodisgroup.com For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client
