Texas A&M University - College Station, TX

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
College Station, TX
Educational Services

About the position

The IT Operations Support position at Texas A&M University is a critical role within the Incident and Operations Center (IOC), which operates 24/7/365. This position is responsible for providing incident management, monitoring, alert management, and support services during the 3rd shift, which runs from 12 midnight to 8:30 am. The role requires working on weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule, ensuring that the IT services remain operational and any incidents are managed effectively. The IT Operations Support professional will monitor various IT services, including campus email, enterprise-level applications, and multiple campus network locations, to recognize, research, and initiate resolutions to minimize risks associated with data centers and critical IT services. In this role, you will work closely with integral IT support and infrastructure teams, gaining exposure to various technical areas such as systems administration, network engineering, and security. This position demands superb communication skills, customer service orientation, attention to detail, and strong problem determination and resolution skills. The ability to respond effectively in time-sensitive situations is crucial for success in this role. The position also offers opportunities for career development and professional growth within the IT field. The IT Operations Support professional will be involved in incident and problem management, serving as a liaison between technical support teams, management, and customers. You will be responsible for logging customer contacts, creating incident tickets, and tracking incident resolutions. Additionally, you will assist with problem management procedures, provide client consultation and training, and contribute to the documentation and improvement of IOC processes. This role is essential in ensuring that customer service objectives are met and that all work complies with departmental quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Recognizes and manages incidents from various sources and levels of severity with efficiency to an acceptable resolution or escalation.
  • Responds to incoming customer communications via phone, email, and alerts/tickets; logs customer contacts, creates incident tickets, and tracks incident resolution.
  • Troubleshoots a variety of end user computing and connectivity issues and provides Tier 1 support, assisting with Tier 2 as needed.
  • Serves as a liaison between technical support teams, management, and customers to address situations and communicate technical information effectively.
  • Contacts customers or clients as needed to provide excellent customer service and ensure IOC Service Level Objectives & Agreements are met.
  • Provides guidance, recommendations, and solutions in the use or selection of hardware and software products to achieve end user's goals.
  • Provides basic training to end users on widely used applications and/or specialized software applications.
  • Assists in the documentation and improvement of IOC processes, procedures, and resolution information.
  • Develops documentation and knowledge base articles for internal use by others in end user support areas.
  • Assists in the security, service support, and facilities support of Data Center locations and infrastructure areas.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 1 year of related IT experience.
  • Previous experience in an IT help desk service or call center preferred but not required.
  • Functional knowledge of Windows OS, MS Outlook/Office/365 applications.
  • Understanding of networking technology (routing, switching, network management) and VPN/remote access.
  • Ability to react effectively in a stressful environment to high profile service issues.
  • Knowledge of ITIL and IT Service Management terms and processes.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with IT Service Management tools.
  • Familiarity with data center operations and support.

Benefits

  • Career development opportunities
  • Exposure to various technical areas
  • Professional development sessions
  • Training and instruction in procedures and processes
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