Technical Support Specialist Ilm

Job Description

Position Summary

Industrial Light & Magic, London are seeking a Technical Support Specialist to join the Infrastructure team to work onsite/remote for our busy Vfx/CGI studio.

The Technical Support Specialist provides high-performance operations support in a busy user environment. The position focuses on troubleshoot, research, diagnose, document, and resolve technical issues surrounding Windows, SCCM, Centos Linux, MAC OSX, VMware, MS Office, e-mail, Internet connections, and hardware/peripherals IT systems and support their users in an efficient, professional, courteous, and prompt manner.

Primary Responsibilities
Efficient installation and configuration of software as well as troubleshoot and repair of malfunctioning software in a Linux and Windows environment.
Manage end user expectations and systems issues using technical and client service skills.
Manage the fundamentals of IT security protocol (account administration, etc.)
In association with Production Engineers, install and configure software as well as troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning software in the PC environment.
Administer mail systems, system installation and configuration, printing systems, installation of third-party software.
Setup and upgrade computer systems in a networked environment with minimum end user interruption.
Properly integrate devices such as printers, scanners, and digitizing tablets with Linux, Macintosh and Windows systems.
Proactively analyze existing processes, identify areas for improvement and propose achievable solutions.
Actively participate in ongoing process creation, improvement discussions and projects in both an individual and group setting.
Manage break-fix expectations with staff and effectively communicate changes accordingly.
Research and recommend hardware and software solutions as needed.
Troubleshoot and repair, or arrange for repair of defective computer equipment.
Effectively communicate status of issues and projects in progress to concerned parties on a timely basis.
Identify and recommend solutions to technical issues as needed.
Document and communicate system support issues with end users, IT staff, and management.
Perform special projects as needed.

Education / Experience
Solid experience of desktop support in a fast-paced production environment.

Required Skills / Competencies
Excellent understanding of technology and the role of the client in relation to the larger IT infrastructure.
Strong skills in Linux operating systems (CentOS primarily) and/or Macintosh operating system (OSX). Command line experience required. Remote management and scripting experience helpful.
Experience supporting 3D artists and software developers or working in a creative environment a plus.
Able to communicate in a professional and friendly manner with co-workers and customers.
Excellent technical, verbal and written skills.
Self-starter, energetic, strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload.
Team player that strives to maximize team/department performance.
Detail-oriented and be able to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner.
Able to manage time effectively, triage and prioritize based on production needs.
A+ Certification or MCDST Certification is a plus.
Regular heavy lifting of computer hardware
Must be willing to participate in a rotating on-call schedule.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rojj01-18-117-254-139-42 in your application.