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IT Support Associate

  • Location: City of Mediapolis, 50392
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted about 2 months ago

Position: IT Support Associate
Location: Des Moines, IA 50392
Term: 6 months
 
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
  • Assist with production implementation and support of new and existing technologies.
  • Maintain a high level of customer service by answering business partner’s calls, emails, and instant messages.
  • Direct interaction with business partners to identify, research, document, design solutions and resolve issues.
  • Learning and providing contributions by understanding technical functionality, usability, design, security, and operation of supported systems.
  • Independently research complex solutions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Communicate technical concepts to business stakeholders as well as business objectives to technical teams across the organization.
  • Train and educate users as well as initiate preventative technical measures when appropriate.
  • May be required to provide on call support.
  • Occasional domestic travel will be required, including overnight stays.
  • Here are some the tools and technologies they may utilize in this role:
o Windows OS
o Microsoft Office
o Laptop/Desktop/iPad
o Mobile devices - iOS/Android/Windows
o Citrix Receiver/XenDesktop/XenApp
o Cisco Networking LAN/WAN/Wireless
o Company’s proprietary software
  • Comply with a Code of Ethics which covers a number of obligations related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.
 
Is this a good fit? (Requirements):
  • Associate's or bachelor's degree (in a computer science, technology, engineering, or math-related field).
  • 1 to 3 years of work experience or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience as an IT professional.
  • Basic planning, organizational, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making and communication skills.
  • Proficiency with database applications, knowledge of mainframe, distributed and/or web programming language.
  • Able to maintain a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Desire and ability to learn new technology and continuously grow.
  • Ability to work on cross-functional teams and collaborate with both IT and non-IT partners.
  • Able to move 30 pounds as a physical requirement.
 
Even better if you have:
  • Basic knowledge of insurance and financial services products.
  • Basic leadership skills.
  • Excellent time management skills.

 

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Candidates will be responsible for following the client's COVID-19 protocols. Please refer to your MATRIX representative for specifics.

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