IT Support Admin

Elastic
Sydney, Australia
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with technical support and network administration experience will find this role's collaborative environment and onboarding responsibilities appealing, particularly in Sydney, Australia.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2+ years in technical support and 1+ in network configuration will thrive here.
    — “2+ years with technical support roles 1+ years with network configuration and administration
  • Individuals who enjoy training others and managing documentation will align well with this role.
    — “assist in training users on new technologies and tools document all support inquiries and resolutions
  • Those with hands-on experience in hardware repair and peripheral management will be well-suited.
    — “Experience with hardware troubleshooting and repair Hands-on experience with common office peripherals

Things to consider

  • The role includes onboarding responsibilities and user training, which may require strong communication skills.
    — “Facilitate onboarding by educating new team members on IT tools
  • There may be a need for in-office presence due to the role's focus on office network and peripheral management.
    — “manage the office network and peripherals

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with both Windows and macOS environments in your resume and interview.
    — “Proficiency in operating systems, including Windows and macOS
  • Emphasize your ability to analyze system logs and detect performance issues.
    — “Ability to analyze system logs for performance issues
  • Showcase your track record of managing hardware and software inventory effectively.
    — “Experience with inventory management for hardware and software
  • Demonstrate your skills with ticketing systems and how you've used them to resolve support requests.
    — “Proficiency in using ticketing systems for technical support requests
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • smooth system operations
  • high user satisfaction
Typical background
IT supportnetwork administration

Skills & requirements

Required

Network AdministrationTroubleshootingSystem MaintenanceUser TrainingDocumentation

Preferred

Cloud ServicesSecurity Protocols

Stack & domain

Network ConfigurationTroubleshootingOperating SystemsSecurity ProtocolsCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkLeadershipIT SupportNetwork Management

About the role

Original posting from Elastic

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.

What is The Role

As an IT Support Admin, you'll play a key role in ensuring our technology runs smoothly and efficiently, and you'll be the go-to person for troubleshooting and resolving everyday tech issues that support our team’s productivity. This position allows you to engage in a variety of tasks, from maintaining systems to assisting colleagues with tech-related queries, all while working in a collaborative environment where your input is valued. If you enjoy problem-solving and have a keen interest in technology, this could be a great fit for you.

What You Will Be Doing

Respond to technical support requests from team members and diagnose hardware and software issues. Provide timely solutions and assist in training users on new technologies and tools. Document all support inquiries and resolutions, manage the office network and peripherals, and collaborate with vendors for hardware procurement.

Monitor system performance and address potential issues promptly. Analyze system logs to detect errors and irregularities. Document any configuration changes and maintain an inventory of hardware components and software licenses.

Identify and resolve network connectivity issues promptly. Configure and test network devices while performing regular assessments of network performance. Implement and manage security protocols to protect the network, and collaborate with external vendors to enhance network capabilities.

Assist users in troubleshooting software issues and provide guidance on best practices for effective software usage. Facilitate onboarding by educating new team members on IT tools and communicate important updates regarding technology systems. Gather user feedback to enhance IT services and support processes.

What You Bring

Associate degree in Information Technology or related field

2+ years with technical support roles

1+ years with network configuration and administration

2+ years with troubleshooting hardware and software

Experience with hardware troubleshooting and repair

Proficiency in operating systems, including Windows and macOS

Familiarity with network configuration and management tools

Knowledge of security protocols and firewall management

Experience with inventory management for hardware and software

Ability to analyze system logs for performance issues

Hands-on experience with common office peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.)

Experience with documentation and user training for software tools

Proficiency in using ticketing systems for technical support requests.

Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People

As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary

Health coverage for you and your family in many locations

Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles

Generous number of vacation days each year

Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service

Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love

Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.

We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co. We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission.

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