Sumitomo Electric Group Mount Prospect , IL 60056
Posted 2 months ago
Description
Position at Sumitomo Electric U.S.A. Holdings, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric U.S.A. Holdings, Inc., a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is looking for a Junior System Administrator who is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining IT systems, as well as working with other staff members on projects and activities for SEG companies in the Americas.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Troubleshoot issues and provide technical assistance
Install, modify, and repair computer hardware, software and peripherals
Receive queries from users around the company and walk them through problem-solving processes
Provide technical assistance and support for systems, software, and hardware
Run diagnostic programs and perform basic troubleshooting
Resolve technical problems with Local Area Networks (LAN)
Maintain servers and systems
Install and configure software and hardware
Set up accounts and workstations
Manage network servers and technology tools
Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
Troubleshoot issues and outages
Work with other staff to ensure security
Upgrade systems with new releases and models
Train staff on new technologies
Create technical documentation and manuals
Coordinate IT projects
Communicate with internal staff members to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives
Help to create and maintain project documentation, plans and reports
Help prepare project proposals, timeframes, schedule and budget
Assist in monitoring and tracking project progress and handling issues
Improve efficiency in the department
Work with other IT staff members to identify problems in the department
Research IT operations best practices and implement these measures
Investigate software and hardware that could improve department efficiency
Work on automating routine tasks
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in computer science or a related field and 2 - 5 years of related experience and/or training
Must have well-developed communication skills in English, with Spanish business language skills preferred
2-5 years of experience with Windows client and server operating systems running in an Active Directory environment
Basic understanding of the Linux operating system and the ability to troubleshoot issues on major Linux distributions, including CentOS and SuSE Enterprise Linux
Familiarity with relational database concepts and some experience administering a database program such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, IBM DB2, Oracle Database or PostgreSQL
Accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task
Effectively present information and respond to questions from users and business partners
Organizational and time management skills sufficient coordinate and complete competing assignments within established timeframes
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Raise issues proactively and in a timely manner
Work well independently as well as part of a team
Must understand the importance of structure, organization, resource management and to complete critical tasks in a timely manner
Must have ability to apply knowledge and common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Must have ability to deal with problems involving several variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
The compensation range for this position is $29.00 to $33.00 per hour.
Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, competencies and location. Base pay is one part of the total compensation and benefits package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives.
About Sumitomo Electric Group
Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 390 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.
To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit http://sumitomoelectric.com.
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