IT Specialist

2 weeks ago


East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Lear Corporation Full time

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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Key responsibilities would include:

  • Complete online daily checklist activities.
  • Providing 1st/2nd line technical support & problem analysis/rectification.
  • Ensure documentation and procedures are maintained and improved in accordance with ISMS and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
  • Ensuring proactive monitoring of systems using key performance indicators and dashboards.
  • Ensuring performance and availability of all computer systems including hardware, networks, IT security and telecommunications are maintained within the agreed SLAs.
  • Monitor Ivanti call logging system and resolve production tickets within agreed SLA.
  • Maintain Computer systems to current corporate standards Windows 10 / Server 201
  • Scorecard compliance activities including system patching, antivirus and CM.
  • Purchasing for all IT operations service requirements.
  • Configuring all onsite hardware including desktops, laptops, printers, scanners, thin clients, industrial PCs.
  • Deploying hardware into production environment to agreed schedules within maintenance windows.
  • Processing New user equipment requests / processing Leaver data and equipment requests.
  • Monitoring customer sequences messages.
  • Providing support on production systems LPS and LJS
  • Maintenance and upkeep of networking infrastructure, ensuring stability of LAN/WAN by proactive monitoring and resolving issues, to include Cisco switch configuration, fault finding and hardware upgrades.
  • Monitoring Avamar Backup processes.
  • Virtual Server monitoring and preventative maintenance to ensure 100% uptime.
  • Ensuring all corporate requirements are delivered satisfactorily and on time.
  • Disaster recovery corporate compliance and failover testing practices.
  • Software license, inventory and hardware maintenance management.
  • General administration and housekeeping of hot swap equipment and materials in IT Storage

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
National Diploma or Degree in Information Systems and / or MCSE

RELATED EXPERIENCE

  • At least 5 years work experience in IT System Support Environment.
  • At least 3 years work experience in manufacturing/automotive support environment preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Hardware
  • HP Servers and SAN/EMC storage solutions.
  • Windows Server 2016/2019 | MS SQL Server 2012/2016 | Windows 7/10 | Microsoft Office 36
  • Cisco certification advantageous.
  • VMware vSphere knowledge advantageous.
  • Working knowledge of IT technologies and best practices essential.
  • Experienced IT professional with proven ability to multitask and work independently in a fastpaced JIT environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external business partners.
  • Team player.
  • Innovative thinker with capability of driving business improvement through the company.
  • Able to work with tight deadlines to meet business requirements.
  • Continuous Improvement Background
  • Understanding of EDI flows and troubleshooting

Position Type:
Full-time position

Additional requirements:


Occasional on call and/or onsite support scheduled on a team rotation basis, when required to support customer demand or perform major system/infrastructure changes.


  • Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace._