Job Type: Exempt
Duration of role: Full Time
Reporting to: Infrastructure Lead
Location: Pocahontas, Arkansas and Red Lion, PA
About Us
At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $420m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering in order to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.
Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.
We are excited to potentially welcome you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.
About the Role
Reports to the Information Systems Technical Lead but works closely with the IS Technical Support and IS Administrator. The IS Technical Support Analyst will ensure a high-level infrastructure and end user support is given to the business.
What You’ll Do
•Fault-finding and maintaining servers, PC’s, network infrastructure hardware and software (including laptops) used in the organization.
•Provision new assets/replacement assets, maintain adequate site stock levels while ensuring accurate recording of assets within the IT Asset register.
•In a business-like manner accurately log details of reported Incidents and Service Requests.
•Manage, update and escalate calls to ensure Service Levels are achieved.
•Analyze network metrics to ensure optimal network performance. Site contact for Circuit Analytics and network uptime.
•Ensure all IT activities, including relocating IS, telephone and office equipment as requested by key personnel during business hours, strictly in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines.
•Ensure all IT activities are compliant with the Kingspan IT manual, analyze current systems/activities to identify ones falling outside the Kingspan IT Manual governance are logged and either resolved or escalated where appropriate.
•Document in the IT Service Desk, according to the standards of the organization, any system changes, updates, and modifications released while carrying out the role.
•Analyze current systems and technology solutions, develop solutions for performance optimization and integrations to increase productivity.
•Undertake any training provided by the organization.
•Be an ambassador for the IS department, actively promoting the use of IS toolset where applicable within the business.
•Possess an enthusiastic, energetic, and can-do approach to customer service and solution delivery.
•Some out of the hours support work will be expected while carrying out this role.
Additional Expectations
•Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.
•Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands.
•Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System.
•Report compliance concerns, issues, and failures. Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.
•Participate in training as required.
What You’ll Bring
•A bachelor’s degree in information systems or related field with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a corporate environment.
•Fundamental understanding of Active Directory User administration
•Strong understanding of the O365 Suite, Exchange Online, O365 Administration, Azure
•Minimum two years’ in an ITIL Ticketing system, managing, creation and solving Issus/Requests within an outlined and timely manner.
•In depth experience in desktop support for Windows 10/11, IOS, Android and printers
•Fundamental understanding of Network troubleshooting, able to identify reasons for loss in connectivity and slowness and solve with relevant solutions.
•Have a working knowledge of Windows server.
•Have a working knowledge of O365, including managing and maintaining SharePoint and OneDrive.
•Must have excellent time management and communication skills, with the ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative.
•Must demonstrate a good attitude to work and be flexible to challenges and changes.
•Full driving Licence with the ability to travel as and when required.
Desirable Candidate Requirements:
•Microsoft scripting technologies including PowerShell, VBA, and VBScript.
•Advanced Windows Server.
•Knowledge and experience of Microsoft SQL (DBA and/or T-SQL).
•Advanced knowledge of Citrix and/or Windows Terminal Services.
•Back-end web-based technologies.
Employee Benefits
Career Scope and Advancement:* As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.
World of Wellness* Philosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. You’ll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a “Health Advocate.” We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.
Corporate Social Responsibility:* Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us in creating a better world.
Skills Development:* Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.
Mentorship and development:* At Tate, we don’t believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.
Culture:* We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive, and social. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership, and strive for excellence.
Tate is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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