Entry-Level IT Support Associate (F)

Expedient is hiring an on-site, entry-level opportunity that offers a fast-track to learning, promotion and career growth. The entry-level IT Support Associate, in our Dublin/Columbus, Ohio data center, will join the Operations Support Center (OSC) team and will receive fully paid training (including industry certs) and hands-on experience with a variety of technical platforms including virtualization technology, networking, data protection, Windows, disaster recovery, Linux/Unix and infrastructure. 

If you are looking for an opportunity to gain valuable technical on-the-job training and experience and kick-start your IT career, you may be the perfect candidate for this role.

Expedient provides multi-cloud platforms, offers hosting and cyber security, and data center infrastructure as a service (IaaS) solutions to its clients. For more information about our cloud technology and solutions, please visit us at www.expedient.com

Sponsorship is not provided. Expedient does not engage with third-party recruiting or staffing firms. 
Applicants should be able to show some experience with IT and technology; acceptable experience can include self-study, technical school or work experience. However, on-the-job training covers the technology and the business of Expedient as well as learning opportunities regarding basic support requests, monitoring and client service.

The Schedule and Shift Premium: This position operates on a regular schedule of Sunday through Tuesday, alt. Wednesdays from 7:30am to 7:30pm local time and includes an additional bonus, paid out upon completion of the initial training. Additionally, lunch breaks are fully paid for all 12-hour shifts.

Professional Development & Training: Expedient places high value on professional development and education. We will cover the costs up front for our IT Support Associates to obtain relevant technical certifications such as CompTIA, A+, Network + etc. Certain certifications that are higher in difficulty to obtain have attached bonuses for completion.

Rate of Pay: The hourly rate of pay is closely based on your technical experience and knowledge, work experience and/or academic experience. This entry-level role seeks a passionate candidate who is interested in pursuing a career in IT and is willing and able to learn, so any level of experience will be considered. Range of pay of $32,000 - $37,000 per year, paid out hourly, can vary depending on market and shift.

Responsibilities: 

• Handle client tickets and questions, daily shift walks, routine audits, remote hands requests, etc. and escalate more complex tickets as needed.
• Follow strict security protocols to allow client access requests inside the data center using specific access control criteria.
• Follow shipping and receiving procedures to ensure the secure transport of equipment to and from the facility.
• Use the ticketing system to log all requests and activities including documentation of special requests and customizations considered important for future support.

 Recommended Qualifications: 

• Previous customer-service work experience. 
• Industry certifications (such as CompTIA, A+ or Network+) or equivalent work experience in an IT role or academic experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and independent problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. 
• Must pass pre-employment screens.

Physical Tasks/Demands: 

• Sitting - stationary/seated position during the workday in order to check in visitors.
• Walking - must be able escort visitors to their equipment; must be able to walk the entire perimeter of the physical plant/data center several times during the shift to conduct hands-on assessments ensuring building safety compliance by checking doors, checking temperature sensors in various areas of the server room/data center. 
• Lifting - frequently lifts lightweight items and occasionally lifts heavy-weight materials such as equipment, parts, computer and server hardware. 
• Dexterity - must be able to lock/unlock security cages, operate security kiosk and print out visitor badges, operate loading dock equipment; must be able to climb and balance oneself on a ladder, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl into tight places to access computer hardware, to conduct safety checks, to move equipment, install equipment, etc. as required.

For a virtual tour of our data center please click here: Cloud Computing and Data Center Infrastructure as a Service - Expedient