Technical Support Analyst
AstraZenecaUs - redwood city - caUpdate time: August 6,2021
Job Description

The Enterprise Technology Services Team is accountable for all Infrastructure, Security, IT Operations and all End User Services and technologies. This group ensures our IT Services are seamless and secure, and that technology is delivered in an efficient, effective, and agile way with a strong focus on experience.

The purpose of the Global IT Service and Experience (GS&E) team is to ensure our workforce is as effective as possible in their use of technology through design, education, communication and seamless contact channels to meet our diverse workforce needs and current and future business change. This includes include IT Operations managing Incident, Problem and Changes for IT, self-service, service desk, on-site support and virtual assistant technologies. They are committed to delivering excellent customer service with a focus on strengthening the experience and ensuring it is a key element in solutions and services.  They will create a one-IT culture and environment to focus on moments that matter for our colleagues.  They will own the optimization and sustainability initiatives for ETS so we continue to add value and deliver our sustainability agenda.   The function is global in scale with resources across 6 continents. 

The Campus IT Team are responsible for the excellent delivery of day-to-day IT services for users in a Site, Country or Region and work closely with the global service teams and their customers to ensure current and future IT Infrastructure and Support services meet business needs. The Campus IT team ensures IT services are delivered effectively through excellent delivery of front-line services, proactive customer engagement and effective communication.  The Campus IT team is the representative of IT Services at a site.  

Key accountabilities

  • Independently analyze, diagnose and resolve complex tasks or problems related to AZ systems and applications. If unable to resolve, determine appropriate department for resolution and escalate per Service Level / Operating Level agreements.  Maintain communications with customers and technical experts until resolution. 
  • Work as an integral part of a team with peers and co-workers; assess skills of others to identify appropriate resources to resolve customer problems/tasks.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve trouble tickets related to technical difficulties with hardware and software
  • Staff a walk-up tech bar (known as AskIT) and provide just-in-time technical and how-to support to customers
  • Use remote access tools to transfer files to client PCs and troubleshoot problems
  • Meet and work with external resources to identify process/procedures/automation opportunities; communicate issues effectively to team members and management; and follow through on projects/problems/tasks until completion.
  • Work with customers and team members to ensure that the mission and goals are being met. This includes SLA/OLA reviews, ticket reviews, and customer satisfaction reports/surveys. Solicit ideas from customers and IT/IS staff to focus on the problem/task and work together to accomplish assignments.
  • Assist co-workers with resolution of problems through training, tools and support.
  • Liaise with highly technical IT/IS support staff, as well as non-IT/IS customers, and communicate information effectively in all situations. 
  • Act as primary liaison with customers regarding desktop applications, and/or systems issues as they relate to the AZ environment.
  • Support Hardware image configuration for desktop and laptops.
  • Provide “hands and eyes” support for network, servers, and conference rooms as needed and as directed by the service provider.

Candidate Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Successful candidates will be required to demonstrate the following capabilities & skills:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting Windows environment, in a Desktop Support environment
  • Thorough knowledge of Lenovo desktops and laptops as well as MS operating systems and applications
  • Ability to install and configure complex software applications and to provide support for upgrades and enhancements
  • Experience analyzing, managing, expediting and resolving issues with timely customer follow up
  • Analytical, interpersonal, communication, organizational, numerical, and time management skills to meet position objectives
  • Proven ability to multitask effectively while maintaining high quality
  • Ability to work independently and s part of a team in a dynamic environment
  • Must be able and willing to work in a walk-up tech bar in which customer service skills are paramount and there is a high degree of pressure for quick answers and results
  • Must display patience and understanding when dealing with difficult customers (both internal and external) and must be able to resolve difficult interactions effectively
  • Must possess a commitment to providing exceptional customer service and focusing on the customer first rather than focusing on SLAs first
  • Proven knowledge and expertise in supporting Apple Mac OS and iOS software desirable
  • Experience in setting up and deploying mobile devices is desirable
  • Proven knowledge and expertise in supporting Microsoft Office applications especially Outlook & MS Teams connected to a large MS Office 365
  • Experience in the use of cloud-based storage solutions such as MS OneDrive and Box
  • Experience in MS Teams, Zoom and other collaboration tools
  • Knowledge of antivirus software within an enterprise environment
  • Aware of the importance of asset management and their role in updating asset inventory details
  • Experience in providing IT Lab systems support

Job Dimensions.

  • Reports to the Campus IT Manager for the site

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us while we continue to build a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we are developing new ways to work, ground breaking methods, and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our team!

Next Steps – Apply Today!

Curious to know more? Then please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well-qualified for this opportunity. Know someone who would be an excellent fit? Please share this posting with them.

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Date Posted

05-Aug-2021

Closing Date

29-Sep-2021

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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