IBM Hiring For Technical Support Specialist at Calgary, AB Full Time

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Providing technical support to Taos clients, including problem determination, resolution, and escalation as needed
• Proactively managing high severity and priority incidents from identification to resolution
• Collaborating with other internal/external IT resources to identify problems and restore services
• Assisting customers via online helpdesk system, telephone, and remote support tools to diagnose technical issues related to PC operating systems, applications, network, servers, and peripherals
• Resolving and tracking incidents with network, servers, PC operating systems, applications, and peripherals in accordance with IT Service Desk procedures
• Performing security administration functions for user access, data access, and remote access
• Issuing timely, accurate, and professional company-wide notification regarding incidents impacting the user community
• Documenting all incidents, outages, status, and resolutions in accordance with IT Service Desk procedures
• Proactively utilizing IT resources to remain current with technology used in the company IT environment
• Completing other duties or tasks as assigned

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• At least 1 year of experience in an IT Helpdesk environment or relevant work experience
• At least 1 year of experience in IT support for REMOTE users
• Associate degree or technical school specializing in Information Technology (comparable combination of experience and high school diploma/equivalent also considered)
• Experience using Active Directory to setup new/manage existing users.
• Must be able to create and manage distribution lists – REQUIRED
  
• Experience setting up, managing, troubleshooting & supporting O365 – REQUIRED
• Experience in installing / configuring / mapping network drives & printers – REQUIRED
• Experience in troubleshooting VPN connection for REMOTE users – REQUIRED
• CompTIA A+ Hardware/Software Certification a plus
• Availability to work various shifts as requested or scheduled (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
N/A

Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to your start date. Full vaccination refers to receiving dosage of COVID-19 vaccines that provide full protection in accordance with Canada Public Health and WHO guidance (full series of a 2 dose vaccine plus 14 days or a one dose vaccine plus 14 days from the last dose). Proof of vaccination status will be required. Booster vaccination requirements may be required. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons, we offer accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world’s most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it’s time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.

Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.

It’s time to define your career.

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.