
Technical Support Specialist
Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $55,060 - $85,895 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Assist in managing Windows/Linux workstations
- Upgrading, installing, and configuring application software and computer hardware
- Provide frontline helpdesk support resolving tickets in a timely manner with limited disruptions
- Assist with drafting and/or updating procedures and documentation as assigned
- Assist IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure
- Training technical and non-technical staff on new systems, protocols, and best practices
- Work alternate shifts when necessary and serve in an on-call capacity, including holidays and weekends as designated by the Technical Systems Manager or Supervisor
- Occasional travel may be required
- Perform other duties as required or assigned
Requirements
- Associate degree in Computer Science or other related technical discipline
- Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis
- Fundamental knowledge of and experience working with PowerShell or other scripting language
- Established communication skills, emotional intelligence, humility, and drive
- Must be able to work within a fast-paced environment that requires frequent attention shifts
- Proactive, self-starter able to work with limited supervision
- Good time management skills
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Participation in TRS retirement pension plan
- Option to contribute to additional State of Illinois deferred compensation plans
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
WindowsLinuxapplication software installationcomputer hardware configurationhelpdesk supportPowerShellscripting languageIT infrastructure planningdocumentation draftingtechnical training
Soft Skills
communication skillsemotional intelligencehumilitydriveproactiveself-startertime managementability to work under limited supervisionadaptabilityattention to detail
Certifications
Associate degree in Computer Science