IT Support Analyst

Boomtown Biloxi; Biloxi (MS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment is seeking an IT professional to support property systems, manage hardware and software, and ensure responsive service delivery across the site. The role involves configuring user profiles, addressing hardware and software issues, and collaborating with vendors and leadership to improve IT solutions.

Ideal candidates will have Microsoft Office proficiency, Windows OS knowledge, and strong communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with guests and staff.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in computer technology or related field and 3 years related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Windows OS.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals and Active Directory.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to interact with guests and resolve issues diplomatically.

Responsibilities

• Creates framework for property user profile interfaces as they relate to systems.
• Analyzes hardware, software, and system specs to determine business needs.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains PC equipment and related systems.
• Responds to service tickets and meets SLAs.
• Manages phone systems and user access.
• Coordinates with vendors and leadership for enhancements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Networking fundamentals

Active Directory

End-user support

Troubleshooting

Imaging/restoration

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Guest interaction

Education

Associate’s degree in computer technology or related field

Job description

Introduction

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Overview

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

Click HERE to discover how we empower team members to grow, thrive, and advance in their careers.

Responsibilities

• Creates framework for property user profile interfaces as they relate to Company systems and networks.
• Analyzes hardware, software, and computer system functional specifications to determine property and business needs. Partners with property leadership to implement products, systems, and specifications from analysis outcomes.
• Performs the installation, repair and preventative maintenance of personal computer equipment and related systems.
• Performs root cause analysis, develops checklists for typical problems, and creates procedures and internal control changes for problem prevention.
• Creates standard operating procedures and user guides and contributes to technical procedural documents before they are published.
• Demonstrate creativity in analyzing issues, determining application testing and in recommending solutions to complex IT scenarios.
• Performs user administration duties as needed, included but not limited to account activation, termination, and local system administration
• Performs installation, repair, maintenance on audio-video systems, kiosks and other embedded systems as needed.
• Responsible for responding to, documenting, and resolving service tickets in a timely manner according to applicable service level agreements (SLAs).
• Resolves and tracks simple and complex end user software/hardware computer problems, and identifies technology needs that will improve business processes.
• Responsible for operation and programming of phone systems, including but not limited to, moves, adds, changes, providing updating phone lists, wire installation and systems analysis and
• Assists with inventory control for all hardware/software; maintains equipment organization to help expedite service.
• Supports, promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.
• Assists with the remote access process when vendors need to provide support for upgrades and troubleshooting issues.
• Consults with vendors, Corporate, and property leadership to determine specific application needs, upgrades and overall system improvements as needed. Completes profile request administration for network and property systems; Add/change/modify end user access according to department and regulatory policy.
• Serves as a department liaison with external vendors to improve customer service and reduce issues within the IT environment.
• Responsible for ensuring the compliance with all regulatory compliance within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to management.
• Perform all job duties in a safe and responsible manner.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Associate’s degree in computer technology or related field and three years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of technologies to effectively support end-user technical needs including computing devices, operating systems, network technologies, printers and peripherals, and a variety of software applications (desktop, client-server, browser-based, etc.);
• Experience in operating systems, software tools and project management methodologies required.
• Must be highly proficient in all Microsoft applications.
• Must have working knowledge of current Windows operating systems.
• Must have working knowledge of networking fundamentals and Microsoft active directory administration.
• Must have experience supporting current Microsoft Office suites, troubleshooting computer hardware, software, and operating systems, and performing computer imaging and restoration.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must obtain Gaming Permit. Must successfully complete ServSafe Alcohol training.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.