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Senior IT Specialist
Company | National Audubon Society |
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Location | New York, NY, USA |
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Salary | $112063 – $126073 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 7 years of progressive experience in Tier 2 or higher technical support.
- Ability and experience with leading large IT projects including research, working with stakeholders, development, and implementation.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior IT staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Proven experience in providing technical support for Windows and MacOS devices; iOS experience is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of troubleshooting issues related to software, hardware, and cloud-based services.
- Demonstrated experience using enterprise SaaS applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Slack, and Box.
- Proven experience with M365, Intune, and Okta/SSO.
- Practical understanding of networking, wifi access points, and firewalls.
- Proficiency with systems administration of Windows servers; proficiency with Linux servers and cloud infrastructure services is a plus.
- Excellent customer service including the ability to communicate clearly with a non-technical audience.
- Strong documentation skills.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate IT projects and initiatives from conception to implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and optimal resource allocation.
- Collaborate cross-departmentally on IT initiatives and operate independently as a technology lead.
- Develop solutions and implement new services within the SaaS environment.
- Provide advanced technical support for hardware, software, and services on Windows and MacOS devices and for other IT-managed equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to hardware, software functionality, integration, and interoperability.
- Analyze IT systems performance and functionality for improved efficiency and productivity.
- Deliver a high level of customer satisfaction through effective communication, professionalism, and a customer-centric approach.
- Provide high level Tier 2 support, including, with unfettered access to their computers and files, to executive level staff.
- Perform network device deployments and configuration changes as needed.
- Serve as a resource to Service Technicians.
- Document support interactions, solutions, and procedures for future reference and knowledge sharing.
- Create and provide trainings for IT hardware, software, and services.
- Provide technical support and assist with timely issues outside of normal business hours as necessary.
- Maintains and fosters culture of safety.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.