Client Specialist

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine is seeking a Client Specialist to support and manage desktop hardware, software deployments, and ticketing in a fast-paced IT environment on the East Baltimore Campus.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Systems Engineers, vendor coordination, and adherence to JHH standards for long-term IT goals. This is a full-time, 100% on-site position with regular business hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• One year related experience with computing devices and operating systems.
• Knowledge in the assigned IT environments.

Responsibilities

• Support existing hardware and software installations and upgrades.
• Lead new implementations with vendor and IT Manager to develop task lists and status reports.
• Resolve work orders and provide desktop support.
• Maintain tickets in the ticketing system and update resolutions.
• Test and deploy software deployments and upgrades with Systems Engineers.
• Maintain device and software inventories and participate in disaster planning.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Desktop support

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Confidentiality

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Active Directory

SCCM

Infoblox

Airwatch

Microsoft Intune

Casper

Job description

Job Details

• Requisition #: 674787
• Location: Johns Hopkins Health System, Baltimore, MD 21201
• Category: Information Technology
• Schedule: Day Shift
• Employment Type: Full Time

Req#:674787 Client specialist-Client Technology Solutions

100% On-Site Monday-Friday (8:30-5)

Johns Hopkins East Baltimore Campus

855 N. Wolfe St., Rangos Bldg.

Suite 602

Baltimore, MD 21287

General Summary: The primary role of the Client Specialist is to support existing hardware and various software installations and upgrades and to take the lead role on new implementations by working directly with the vendor and department director to develop task lists and update the IT Manager with daily/weekly status reports. It also includes the ability to resolve work orders and provide desktop support. Ensures that processes and documentation is kept up-to-date. Ensures that departmental tickets are assigned and completed in a timely manner. Uses the incident ticketing system to track time and follow-up on all incidents assigned to the work queue. Manage and maintain tickets in the ticketing queue, reports unassigned tickets to IT manager, answers e-mails and voicemails in a timely manner throughout the day. Implements images for new hardware and works closely with the Systems Engineers to test and deploy software deployments and upgrades. Performs technical evaluations of new desktop hardware and software as assigned to ensure products being evaluated meet JHH standards and technical requirements for long-term strategic goals.

Job Responsibilities: The responsibilities listed below are typical examples of the work performed by this position. Not all duties assigned to this position are included, nor is it expected that everyone in this position will be assigned every job responsibility. ANALYSIS and DESIGN Participate in the evaluation of customer needs in the computing device environment (e.g., desktop, mobile devices, etc.) by meeting with the customer to gather information on business problems. Recommends solutions for problems. Install software utilities for computing device management such as printer setup utilities, font downloading utilities and batch files and for automated installation of software on computing devices by using established toolsets. INSTALL, CONFIGURE, MAINTAIN Under guidance, deliver, move, and physically install all computing devices and related software including peripherals, operating systems, standard software and vendor software according to documented procedures. Coordinate computing device life-cycle by maintaining device and software inventories, by performing preventive maintenance according to documentation and standards, and by repairing and replacing devices as needed. With assistance from LAN Administrators, restore files using established procedures to ensure recovery in the event of file failure. Participate in implementation of disaster plans. Participate in testing of equipment and software and provide feedback for inclusion in documentation. Gather information for creation and maintenance of user accounts/directory structure including network shared files and applications. Assist users in accessing their accounts and network resources. Uses advanced knowledge of client infrastructure components (Enterprise Client Image, Infoblox, SCCM, Active Directory, Casper, Airwatch, Microsoft InTune, and etc). TROUBLESHOOT Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software problems. Follow established procedures for problem reporting and resolution. Keep current on supported technologies. DOCUMENTATION/PRESENTATION Using established protocols, communicate to departmental customers and/or organizational systems about updates, installations, etc. Accurately update resolution and time spent on tickets/service requests so that performance data can be tracked and maintained. Identify tickets for inclusion in Knowledge Base. RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMEN Provide technical support in the use of computing devices, software products, and operations. Complete service requests as assigned. Work with LAN Administrators and areas responsible for implementing major projects. Mentors and serves as a role model for junior team members.

Required Education: High School Diploma/GED.

Required Experience: One- year related experience with computing devices and operating systems

Preferred Job Qualifications: Knowledge in the assigned IT environments.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA's):

1. Possess all requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities as posted in the supplemental section.
2. Demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning skills.
3. Ability to work on assignments according to set priorities.
4. Ability to execute assigned project tasks within established schedule.
5. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
6. Ability to communicate effectively in the service of users and colleagues.
7. Write and communicate clearly and concisely.
8. Possess sound documentation skills.
9. Ability to maintain confidentiality
10. Demonstrate exemplary customer service skills.

Working Conditions

• Works in an office environment. Sometimes needs to travel between various JHHS locations.
• Work requires visual acuity (including close vision, color vision for close computer work)
• Work involves working in a fast-paced environment with exposure to noises, of an open office setting, and with frequent interruptions. (i.e., phone calls, last minute demands requiring prompt resolution).

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.