Specialist IT II (Onsite - Markham, Ontario)

Signet Jewelers; Markham; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare, dental &vision

401(k) matching

Generous time off

Merchandise discount

Learning & Development programs

Much more!

Job summary

Signet Jewelers in Markham, Canada, is seeking an IT Specialist II to provide technical support across the organization, installing, configuring, and troubleshooting hardware and software, while guiding end users and maintaining IT system security and documentation.

Responsibilities include tier 2 support, automation with PowerShell scripts, and collaboration with IT teams on projects and deployments. A strong knowledge of Windows, macOS, iOS, Citrix, AWS, and Active Directory is required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a technical support role.
• Technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required.
• Strong knowledge of computer hardware, networking and software.
• Experience with Windows, macOS, iOS, Citrix, AWS and Active Directory.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and IT management tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide tier 2 support for hardware, software, and network related issues.
• Install, configure, and maintain computers, software applications, and network devices.
• Monitor systems, troubleshoot problems, and escalate complex issues as needed.
• Manage user access to systems and applications, ensuring proper permissions and security.
• Develop scripts (PowerShell) to automate processes and improve team efficiency.
• Ensure systems are updated, secure, and operating efficiently.
• Provide guidance and training to end users on IT systems, software, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain self-service KBAs for end users to resolve common issues and requests without IT intervention.
• Collaborate with IT teams, departments, and vendors on projects, deployments, migrations, and automation initiatives.
• Support team efforts in managing IT inventory, including hardware and software assets.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Hardware knowledge

Networking

Software knowledge

PowerShell scripting

Experience 3-5 years

Citrix

AWS

Active Directory

Windows

macOS

iOS

Tools

Microsoft Windows

macOS

iOS

Citrix

AWS

Active Directory

PowerShell scripting

Microsoft Intune

SCCM

Job description

We have many opportunities available on our other career site pages.

Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox, JamesAllen.com and Diamonds Direct. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People – and the love their actions inspire – are what drive us. We're not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we're especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we're inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you – rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!

Specialist IT II

Location: Markham, Canada

POSITION SUMMARY

The IT Specialist provides technical support and assistance to users across the organization, ensuring smooth operation of computer systems and networks. Responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting hardware and software, as well as offering guidance and training to end users. The IT Specialist also helps maintain the security and integrity of IT systems, while documenting incident resolutions through tickets and knowledge base articles (KBAs) to support continuous improvement and organizational learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Support & System Management

• Provide tier 2 support for hardware, software, and network related issues.
• Install, configure, and maintain computers, software applications, and network devices.
• Monitor systems, troubleshoot problems, and elevate complex issues as needed.
• Manage user access to systems and applications, ensuring proper permissions and security.
• Develop scripts (e.g., PowerShell) to automate processes and improve team efficiency.
• Ensure systems are updated, secure, and operating efficiently.

User Assistance & Training

• Provide guidance and training to end users on IT systems, software, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain self-service KBAs for end users to resolve common issues and requests without IT intervention.
• Promote effective use of IT resources to improve productivity.
• Collect feedback from users to identify recurring issues and recommend improvements.

Documentation, Security, Collaboration & Projects

• Document incident resolutions in tickets and in knowledge base articles (KBAs).
• Assist with IT security measures and ensure compliance with policies.
• Collaborate with IT teams, departments, and vendors on projects, deployments, migrations, and automation initiatives.
• Support team efforts in managing IT inventory, including hardware and software assets.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of experience in a technical support role.
• Technical troubleshooting, diagnosing and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of computer hardware, networking and software.
• Experience with specific IT systems and technologies, such as Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, Citrix, AWS and Active Directory.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting.
• Experience with IT management tools, such as Microsoft Intune and SCCM.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Competitive healthcare, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) matching after one year of employment
• Generous time off + company holidays
• Merchandise discount
• Learning & Development programs
• Much more!