IT Support Specialist

The IT Support Specialist works as part of the geographically dispersed IT team to collaboratively manage support escalation requests from the Help Desk. The IT Support Specialist works as part of a team to deploy, maintain, and support end-user devices and systems, including desktop hardware, antivirus, patching, software deployment systems, video conferencing, and printers in our growing company.

This is a hybrid role requiring in-office work three days per week, based out of either our Minneapolis, Minnesota, office or our Fargo, North Dakota office.

• Upholds the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Ulteig.
• Acts diligently to ensure information security policies are followed.
• Installs, maintains, and supports end-user technology, including computers, printers, phones, and software.
• Work as part of the IT team handling Help Desk escalations to provide problem analysis and problem resolution.
• Manages workload efficiently and prioritizes tasks.
• May have ownership of IT support tools and/or processes.
• Identify potential system improvements for presentation to IT management for consideration, to improve Ulteig’s technology.
• Identify user issue trends and elevate as needed.
• Completes projects and tasks within scope guidelines.
• Creates technical documentation, including procedures, standards, best practices, break/fix solutions, and manuals.
• Works collaboratively with individuals at all levels in the organization in a team environment.
• Provides local IT hands support to remote team members.
• May collaborate with external vendors.
• Complies with all company and client safety standards.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

• An associate's degree in IT is required, with a bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with Help Desk or an IT support-related field.
• Extensive experience with PC hardware, software applications, operating systems, and network connectivity is required.
• Experience related to client/server security.
• Experience with imaging software is a plus.
• Previous experience in an engineering environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of IT systems, including but not limited to Microsoft Windows Server, Windows 10/11, Office
  365, and computer hardware.
• Must possess a well-rounded knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot by applying logical analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal/written communications, time management, customer service, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to be organized, effectively prioritize, and work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities.
• Requires analytical thinking, time management skills, and, most importantly, excellent customer service skills.
• This is a hybrid role that requires working in the office three days per week.
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

• Requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to travel infrequently.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
• Requires prolonged sitting with occasional walking, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching.
• For complete information on the physical demands of this job, see HR.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability, and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths.

And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

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