• Job Description

  Req#: 38002

  Simon & Schuster, LLC now operates as an independent company and is no longer associated with Paramount Global. Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof. We have updated our Workplace Privacy Notice to reflect this corporate change. If you have questions, please contact us here: privacyadministrator@simonandschuster.com

  Simon & Schuster is looking for a US-based, hardworking, flexible, and talented individual to provide senior-level end-user support to our clients. The Senior Technician is a partner to our business and our other IS&T teams. By understanding our technology stack and business, the Senior Technician is a subject matter expert and person whom other more junior technicians and end users can look to for support. The IT manager relies upon the senior technicians to keep the environment running. The position supports local and remote sites and participates in projects and other events.

  
  This position requires availability for an 8-hour shift daily, between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. This position may, at times, require weekends and does require weekly rotational remote evening support for our Australia office. This position offers the potential for professional growth in terms of skills and technical knowledge.

  Required Experience and Capabilities
  • 7+ years of customer service experience in a helpdesk environment
  • 5 years or more of advanced technical support experience
  • Advanced hardware and software support, including desktop build imaging and configuration.
  • A thorough understanding of the MS-Windows O/S and endpoints and how to provision, support, and maintain.
  • Proficient in the use of online and remote-connecting software
  • Functional use of collaboration tools, conferencing systems, remote support tools, and ticketing systems. Service Now experience is a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to function in a non-scripted helpdesk environment. This position requires examining, questioning, exploring, and troubleshooting various issues using Zoom MS RDP without scripted support.
  • Ability to translate between “tech speak” to “non-tech speak” when communicating with non-technical staff.
  • Excellent time and task management skills
  • Hardware Inventory Management requirement
  • Willing and able to learn company applications quickly and troubleshoot a wide variety of problems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English required)
  • Have access to a quiet and professional working location with solid internet connectivity when working remotely.
  • Possess proficiency in a voice-chat environment using a headset with a microphone.
  • Proficiency with live online chat support delivery tools (Zoom, Teams, & Slack)
  • Able to adhere to internal documentation requirements and time-tracking.
  • Acts with a sense of urgency.

  Preferred
  • MS-Windows 10 & 11 is a must.
  • Apple Mac is a requirement, but we will train the right candidate.
  • OKTA set up and profiles.
  • VPN experience. We use Pulse Secure and Global Protect.
  • SharePoint is a plus.
  • MS Office 365
  • MS Outlook connected to an Exchange Server.
  • Service Now ticketing and inventory.
  • Communication Programs: Teams, Zoom, & Slack
  • Google Chrome and MS Edge.
  • Apple iOS phone and tablet support.
  • Citrix VDI Amazon & Web Services (AWS).
  • MS-OneDrive.
  • File and Print Sharing.

  Educational Requirements:
  • Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Applicable industry certificates or equivalent experience

  Work Location:
  • On-site role located in mid-town Manhattan
  • Rotational remote evening Australia support
  • Monday to Friday
  • Day shift
  • 8-hour shift
  

  
  Simon & Schuster has been named to Forbes magazine list of “America’s Best Mid-Size Employers 2022.”

  Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories.
  
  For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  The annual salary for this position is $85,000.00 - $90,000.00

  The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

  https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

  Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

  At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

• About the company

  ViacomCBS Inc. Headquartered at One Astor Plaza in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, the company operates over 170 networks and reaches approximately 700 million subscribers in approximately 160 countries, as of 2020.

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