Application Support Specialist Information Technology Services
Job description
Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, Software Engineering Services, the Application Support Specialist: Generalist will be responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, updating, and upgrading various applications. Daily activities include supporting end-users and ensuring applications are operational. This position includes a wide range of responsibilities and duties involving the maintenance and upkeep of software applications, which are in accordance with the Authority’s goals and requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate with other teams in the Information Technology Services Department, as well as, throughout the Authority, to identify IT needs, identify integration requirements, document business use cases, and design a robust application environment.
- Install and configure software, load data, apply permissions, and perform maintenance work.
- Provide technical and business support to end-users, as well as, other IT professionals. Support will be through Service Desk tickets and training programs.
- Provide regular project status and estimates to management.
- Provide support in quality assurance testing, disaster recovery exercises, and business continuity plans.
- Monitor, document, analyze, and troubleshoot software applications.
- Create FAQs, How-tos, and templates to facilitate software adoption.
- Plan, coordinate, test, and perform system maintenance tasks, such as system back-up, recovery, and file maintenance, while communicating changes, upgrades/maintenance schedules, and new services to all end-users, all-the-while maintaining minimal down time.
- Lead audits to ensure appropriate controls and audit logs are in place.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies and business processes.
- Enable and maintain best practices and process automation.
- Assist with all incoming trouble tickets.
- Work with vendors and contractors as directed.
- Monitor and maintain software licensing and maintenance agreements.
- Ensure projects hit milestones on time and escalate to proper stakeholders as needed.
- Solid understanding of project management methodology, including the ability to troubleshoot project roadblocks and proactively seek solutions to meet deadlines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Management.
- IT industry certifications are a plus.
- Minimum of three years of experience supporting software applications.
- Experience in Legal File, Teammate, and I-Sight software is a plus.
- Must have working knowledge installing, designing and performing maintenance functions on software applications.
- Understanding of network protocols and terminology.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and logical troubleshooting abilities.
- Hands-on experience with hardware and software troubleshooting.
- Solid working technical knowledge of software applications, protocols, standards, and networking principles.
- Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities, while working independently, as well as, part of a team.
- Ability to work with diverse teams.
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
- Valid New Jersey driving license.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $73,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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