IT Service Specialist

Requisition Number: 158452

Position Title: Contingent

External Description:

Please note that this is a 6-month contract position.

We are EA

We entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. But making games is hard work. That’s why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the industry.

The Challenge Ahead:

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Site IT, the IT Service specialist will provide second line support for all staff based at Guildford and remote support for several EA offices. You will resolve support requests while meeting customer satisfaction targets. IT Support staff work in a dynamic environment, which provides services over the phone, through e-mail, in person and through self-service.

What an IT Support Specialist does at EA:

• Resolve software and hardware incidents, Windows and MacOS running a range of software applications.
• Assist any user with any reported IT incident.
• Perform problem analysis to implement temporary or permanent fixes to restore service to the customer as soon as possible; escalating incidents to other support teams where necessary.
• Record, update and document requests using the IT Service desk system.
• Install and configure new IT equipment.
• Maintain effective communication with all colleagues in the organization.
• Publish relevant support documentation to aide in the quick resolution of future incidents and allow users to become self-sufficient.

The next great EA IT Support Specialist also needs:

Qualifications:

• Good general level of education – A-levels or equivalent with GCSE grades A-C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics.
• Relevant vocational qualifications: MCP, MCSE, ITIL or similar – desirable.

Experience:

• Experience working in an IT Support role
• Experience in IT Support in a related industry (Entertainment/Gaming) – desirable.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows 8/10 and MacOS and software packages including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of relevant technologies such as JAMF PRO, SCCM, MDT, WSUS – desirable.
• Understand networking technology and principles – desirable.

We appreciate the work contractors provide, so here at EA we like to offer you great facilities while you are working onsite including:

• Free onsite gym
• Two annual parties (Summer and Christmas)
• Onsite cafe
• Our very own barista
• Games Area

We thought you might also want to know more about our location:

• https://www.ea.com/careers/careers-overview/guildford

Take your career to the next level – apply today!

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc. ist ein weltweit führender Anbieter interaktiver Unterhaltungssoftware. EA bietet Spiele, Inhalte und Online-Dienste für internetfähige Spielkonsolen, Personalcomputer, Mobiltelefone und Tablets an.

EEOText: EA engagiert sich für Chancengleichheit und Gleichstellung. Alle Personalentscheidungen werden unabhängig von Ethnie, Hautfarbe, Herkunft, Abstammung, Geschlecht, Geschlechtsidentität oder ausgelebtem Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung, Alter, genetischer Information, Religion, Behinderung, Krankheit, Schwangerschaft, Familienstand oder Veteranenstatus getroffen. EA sorgt außerdem für die durch geltendes Gesetz vorgeschriebenen Anpassungen am Arbeitsplatz für Individuen mit anerkannten Behinderungen.

Days Open: 62

Can this position be remote?:

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA engagiert sich für Chancengleichheit und Gleichstellung. Alle Personalentscheidungen werden unabhängig von Ethnie, Hautfarbe, Herkunft, Abstammung, Geschlecht, Geschlechtsidentität oder ausgelebtem Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung, Alter, genetischer Information, Religion, Behinderung, Krankheit, Schwangerschaft, Familienstand oder Veteranenstatus getroffen. EA sorgt außerdem für die durch geltendes Gesetz vorgeschriebenen Anpassungen am Arbeitsplatz für Individuen mit anerkannten Behinderungen.