GoHealth
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Chicago, IL

IT Support Specialist

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Description

 

GoHealth has an ambitious mission: to improve the health care system in America. Achieving this mission relies on hiring and developing great people, which is why our team is our top priority. We encourage employees to do their best work through innovation and risk taking. Our environment is fun yet constructive, thanks to leaders whose doors are always open. And most importantly, we’ll never stop investing in you and your career.

Job Description

The IT Support Specialist is part of a team of IT professionals who provide leadership in maintaining a well-functioning technical environment and the in-house technical hardware, software and system support required by that operational environment. Members of this team work with a variety of equipment and systems including desktops, laptops, network connectivity, and Windows/Mac/Linux software.

The person in this position will take pride in proactively fine-tuning our environment to anticipate and avoid technical issues as well as rapidly responding to technical issues impacting key business operations.  They will spend the majority of their time engaged with staff and systems, understanding technical needs, performing workstation installations, providing desktop support and system maintenance, troubleshooting connectivity issues, supporting office/email applications, and addressing other network-wide and desktop-level issues. They provide technical support in activities associated with the identification, prioritization and resolution of reported problems, whether general maintenance / low-complexity IT problems or more complex issues identified and escalated to a higher level of support.

The qualifications and information found in this job description do not encapsulate all requirements of the position, but provide a basis for the general requirements expected in qualifying for and performing in an IT Support Specialist role at GoHealth.

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree in Information Technology or related field, or in lieu of degree, a combination of equivalent education and work experience
  • Exceptional customer service, communication, problem solving and analytical skills
  • Proactive attitude and demonstrated track record of initiative in improving the technical aspects of an operational environment
  • 4+ years of Active Directory experience
  • Strong knowledge of Windows Desktop Operating Systems (7, 10) and Microsoft Office Suites
  • Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2012 -2016
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, LAN and basic VoIP concepts
  • Familiarity with WDS disk imaging technology
  • Familiarity with a virtualized environment
  • Have experience or be familiar with network infrastructure such as switches, wireless routers and firewalls
  • Responsible for understanding and complying with all policies, procedures and regulations relating to job duties
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision as well as part of the broader IT Team
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to travel 10-20% of the time as required.
  • Troubleshooting of laptops, desktops and peripheral equipment
  • Troubleshooting and replacement of failing equipment
  • Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of software
  • Operating System optimization and preventative maintenance tasks
  • Resolution of help desk tickets in a timely, appropriate manner
  • Support new hire and termination processes
  • Familiarity with working in a call center environment is a plus

Additional Information 

  • Open vacation policy
  • 401k match program
  • Medical, life, dental, and vision benefits
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Subsidized gym memberships
  • Commuter and transit benefits
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Casual dress code
  • Generous employee referral bonuses
  • Happy hours, ping-pong tournaments, and more company-sponsored events
  • GoHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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What are GoHealth Perks + Benefits

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Unconscious bias training is completed by all employees and key leaders.
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
At GoHealth you will find a very interactive Women@GoHealth, WomeninSales, Black Lives Matter ERGs to name a few. We continue to empower employees to create employee resource groups within
Hiring practices that promote diversity
From our gender neutralized job descriptions that encourage women and underrepresented groups to apply,to our interview practices, GoHealth strives to promote diversity when hiring.
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
GoHealth provides all employees access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides well being and financial assistance. Our open PTO policy is also available for mental health days.
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Employee stock purchase plan
We have recently become public and will allow employees to purchase stock during certain times.
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
We provide 6 weeks of paid recovery time for new mom's and two weeks of bonding time to all new parents.
Family medical leave
Company sponsored family events
Pre-COVID 19, GoHealth sponsored children's day by celebrating GoHealth families.
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Our employees are encouraged to use our open PTO policy towards volunteering.
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Employees can use our open PTO policy towards sick leave.
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Company-sponsored happy hours
Pet friendly
Recreational clubs
We have runners groups, volleyball groups and other
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
All GoHealth employees receive a work from home stipend to improve their WFH environment.
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours
Access to LinkedIn Learning has been provided to all employees as part of their professional and personal growth.
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks

Additional Perks + Benefits

In addition to virtual company wide sponsored Health & Wellness Initiatives, employee referral bonuses, open vacation policy, we offer a work from home stipend to all new employees. We know that this pandemic has been difficult and working from home is a change. Every new employee receives access to a Work From Hope stipend to purchase items that will make your work from home experience much more comfortable.

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