IT Specialist Salt Lake , Utah

Department: Operations – IT
Reports to: VP, Production & CIO or System Administrator
Schedule / Shift: Monday – Friday; EST Day Hours; 37.5 hours per week

At Allyant, we believe in equitable access. We provide accessibility services and software solutions covering print and digital document remediation, ensuring compliant and accessible communications for clients in Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Education, and more.

This role manages network administration support for servers, desktop systems, hardware/software, and office systems, while advising on information security technologies and influencing policy and strategy.

• Network administration and preventive maintenance (firewalls, servers, backup, security management, user account management, email accounts, server configuration, internet access, office systems and applications support).
• Monitor IT network to ensure availability for all users.
• Follow security trends and stay abreast of technology changes.
• Roll out hardware and software to ensure optimal deployment of resources.
• Assist with technology planning through ongoing research.
• Align IT risk management within IT productivity objectives.
• Perform technology needs analysis.
• Knowledge of MS365 environment, Outlook, SharePoint, and One Drive.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Education or solid knowledge of computer networking.
• At least 2 years experience managing and monitoring IT networks/security, server administration, operating systems and/or hardware.
• 2 years experience handling mid-large size organization IT support to include Microsoft 365, Windows Operating System, Windows Server, Active Directory, SCCM is preferred.

• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Influencing skills and the ability to present complex situations in a clear and simple way.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Other languages are an asset.

• Experience with Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, One Drive, SharePoint) both in deployment and administration.
• Experience with Windows 10/11, Windows Server, Active Directory, SCCM, patch management.
• Working knowledge of WAN/LAN/WIFI technology, Windows scripting/logging/auditing, encryption.
• Linux experience a plus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Allyant is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We provide equal opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment, irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis.

Applications from people with disabilities are encouraged and welcomed. Appropriate accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

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