Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois

Technical Support Specialist

Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: ChicagoIllinoisUnited 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