Apple Systems Engineer
Apple Systems Engineer
Location: Philadelphia
Job Description:
The IT Systems Engineer provides user and infrastructure support for an Ad Agency with over 300 employees. This person is primarily a troubleshooter; they provide assistance to people with computer software, hardware or system problems. They answer questions and resolve problems via telephone, e-mail or in person. In addition they install and modify hardware, operating systems and software programs.
Responsibilities:
- Use Connect Wise ticketing System
- Troubleshoot and repair user issues with hardware and software.
- Log all reported issues and user interaction
- Perform general maintenance and system administration tasks.
- Complete project work assigned by management staff.
- Participate in rotating on-call responsibilities.
- Identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention.
- Stay current with all existing applications and hardware.
- Travel to branch locations in the Metro-Philly area
Core Competencies:
- Accuracy – Checks work to avoid making errors or mistakes. Evaluates measures to ensure accuracy (i.e. double-checking); demonstrates a genuine concern for accuracy.
- Self Development – Makes efforts to improve skills and knowledge by taking initiative.
- Technical Expertise – Shows an interest in learning new materials and staying abreast of the latest technical information; quickly learns new information. Well versed in subject matter practice and theory.
- User Focus – Dedicated to meeting user expectations; able to develop and maintain relationships with users; resolve user conflicts. This is accomplished by putting people at ease; building rapport; and conflict resolution.
- Following procedures – Follows established policies and procedures. Demonstrated through an ability to follow policies and procedures.
- Stress Management - Has ability to effectively deal with work pressure; maintaining a composed and calm attitude.
Technical Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant experience.
- A minimum of 3 years of IT support or related experience
- Extensive hands-on experience with OS X, OS XServer and Windows Server platforms
- Experience with Windows XP/Vista/7 is required
- Experience with Windows/Mac cross platform interoperability is required
- Experience with Exchange server 2003/2007 is a plus
- Experience with implementing LAN technology is required
- Entourage
- Adobe Applications experience is required
- ARD, TeamViewer, ShowMyPC experience is required
- Microsoft Active Directory experience is required
- Microsoft Terminal Services is a plus
- Cisco routers/switches experience is a plus
- Knowledge of SAN storage technology is a plus
- JAMF/Casper experience is a plus
- Printer, Workstation, Server Hardware, RAID
- iPhone, Blackberry, and Other PDA Hardware and Software
- Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware Software
- TCP/IP
- DNS
- Data Backup
- Wireless LAN Technology
We offer a positive friendly evnironment, competitive salary and benfits.
Requirements and instructions for applying:
- Must Submit Resume
- Must Submit Skills Assessment
- Must Submit Compensation Requirements
Please apply if you are qualified and interested in being considered for this opportunity. Send all the above to digitaljobs@stargroup1.com
Equal Opportunity Employer


