System Engineer

Description

This is an ideal opportunity to work at a growing organization with a strong family culture. Shepherd Insurance is a privately-owned insurance agency that has delivered risk management solutions since 1977. With a wide variety of insurance and financial products, we are among the largest independent agencies in the country. 

As a System Engineer at Shepherd Insurance, you will be a part of our Information Technology department. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

· Provide excellent support and customer service to all end users in a timely fashion.

· Monitor incoming technical support tickets and provide response in a timely fashion.

· Setup and configure new laptops and desktops for deployment.

· Asset Tiger administration – keep assets up to date.

· Installation and setup of phones for new users.

· Complete internal user moves.

· Repair of computers and laptops as needed.

· Provide remote support to end users via Bomgar or other means as necessary.

· Document in Service Now ticketing system.

· Work in conjunction with 3rd party IT vendor relating to support issues, escalate to 3rd party when needed.

· Recommend IT purchases to the Director of Technology.

· Escalate IT issues to the Director of Technology.

· Other duties as defined by the Director of Technology.

Requirements

· Associates degree in related field, or High School diploma with relevant certifications and 5 years of experience is preferred.

· Strong consideration for candidates with experience with Insurance systems such as AMS 360.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Knowledge of standard technology tools and protocols such as: Microsoft 365 and Office suite, TCP/IP, WiFi, Internet Browsers, and ticketing systems.

· Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.

· Travel may be required. 

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment 

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.