IT Service Desk Specialist jobs in Chicago, IL

The Trade Desk is a global technology company with a mission to create a better, more open internet for everyone through principled, intelligent advertising. Handling over 1 trillion queries per day, our platform operates at an unprecedented scale. We have also built something even stronger and more valuable: an award-winning culture based on trust, ownership, empathy, and collaboration. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Do you have a passion for solving hard problems at scale? Are you eager to join a dynamic, globally- connected team where your contributions will make a meaningful difference in building a better media ecosystem? Come and see why Fortune magazine consistently ranks The Trade Desk among the best small- to medium-sized workplaces globally.

What we do:

The IT Support Analyst is specifically focused on providing hands on endpoint device support for The Trade Desk internal clients; primarily through face to face interactions as well as telephone & remote support. Excellent customer support and Helpdesk ticket management are critical responsibilities in this position. This IT role requires a basic level of experience to be able support, maintain, analyze and troubleshoot problems pertaining to PC & Mac hardware, OS, applications, telephony and peripherals. The individual may be asked to assist with general user administration to manage and grant standard user access to The Trade Desk systems. The position requires a generalized, multi-disciplined IT understanding (Network, Systems, Applications, Telephony and Desktop Support) to meet IT Department Service Level Objectives. 

What you'll do:

• Provides timely attention to all internal Helpdesk requests, for local and remote based users. Assesses the validity of the requests as they arrive, ensures the details within the ticket are complete and that the impact and criticality of the issue is correctly assessed. Does their best to resolve the issue if able. Re-allocates and/or escalates requests as appropriate
• Performs daily ticket maintenance and management. Follows up on requests and annotates tickets as appropriate with progress and status. Ensures the requestor stays informed
• Deploys end user workstations and accessories for new hires; performs hardware refresh on pre-determined cycle
• Assists in the support, monitoring, testing and troubleshooting user, telephony and PC system related hardware and software problems within The Trade Desk enterprise; including all custom and commercial applications. Involves Peers and escalates as appropriate
• Maintains, upgrades or replaces hardware and application software to meet business needs. Pays special attention to time sensitive business requests and makes smart decisions to ensure minimal user impact for their regular workday
• Assists with planned maintenance; Performs user adds, moves, and changes
• Participates in repairs, cleans and maintains The Trade Desk hardware and other equipment as needed
• Provides initial incident response for unplanned system outages. Sends out notifications and engages the relevant The Trade Desk personnel as appropriate
• Participates in the creation and maintenance of documentation, work instructions and configuration standards
• Assists with basic maintenance and support for user account administration, e-mail, VPN, telephony, cloud-based file sharing, meeting collaboration software, print/fax, end-point security and all other The Trade Desk systems
• Assists with key meeting IT coordination and support of collaboration and voice systems usage
• Makes pragmatic recommendations on system and process enhancements
• Assists with controlling hardware, software and telephone inventory
• Responsible for knowing and complying with applicable ITIL processes, Information Security, Regulatory Compliance and other process requirements as they apply to their area of responsibility
• Other duties as assigned

Who you are: 

• Bachelor’s degree in related IT field, or appropriate IT Certification highly desired
• 2 - 4 years of relevant experience in a similar hands-on role or relevant coursework required. Should have a solid understanding of MS Windows 10 Professional and macOS 10.x
• Ability to work with remote users for troubleshooting and new system setups required, experience with supporting international users a huge plus
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Prior experience working with an IT ticket/request system is highly desired
• Keyboarding skills and computer proficiency with software knowledge to include MS Office
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills required
• Strong customer service and presentation skills
• Able to analyze customer needs and reach acceptable solutions
• Comprehension and adherence to company procedures and policies required
• Able to perform effectively with supervision, either independently or as a team member
• Basic knowledge of HP printers, peripherals and Lenovo/HP/Apple desktops required
• Basic knowledge of iOS and Android mobile devices preferred
• Able to maintain confidentiality of information and systems required
• Able to learn Imaging Software to load images and programs as required
• Conduct that supports the company’s ethics, core values, and compliance programs
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk or a combination of the three for up to 10 hours a day
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Overtime: Must be available and willing to work such overtime per week as we determine is necessary or desirable to meet business needs.
• Weekend and Holiday: Must be available and willing to work such weekends and holidays as we determine are necessary or desirable to meet The Trade Desk business needs.
• Will be required to carry a company-funded smart phone and expected to respond to urgent calls in a timely manner. This may require remote or occasional on-site support.

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The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

[LA JOBS ONLY] The Trade Desk will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652.

[SF JOBS ONLY] Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.