Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (“NX”) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo.  NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world. 

Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. (“NEU”) was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX.  NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of: air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock.  NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the U.S., with approximately 1300 employees.  NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world.

We are looking for an IT Sr. Administrator to join our IT Systems Division team at Nippon Express USA. The IT Senior Administrator will be responsible for various aspects of planning, implementing, overseeing, and maintaining server and network infrastructures.  

Responsibilities:

• Monitors the ticketing system for incoming requests and incidents to resolve issues efficiently or escalate accordingly.
• Documents all pertinent end-user identification information, including name, department, contact information, nature of problem or issues, and solutions provided
• Prioritizes and schedules ticket requests and incident reports responses and escalates problems (when required) to the appropriately experienced technician.
• Manages incoming help requests from end users via tickets in a courteous manner and responds to requests and incident reports from users by walking them through the problem-solving process.
• Provides hardware and software support of PC’s and network/telecommunications system infrastructure equipment, including installs, upgrades, and problem troubleshooting related to hardware, software, and other equipment.
• Diagnoses, tracks, resolves, and documents problems and assists in drafting knowledgebase articles based on commonly reported issues and educational queries
• Installs, configures, and tests new and updated releases of end-user software systems and computing equipment through various methods (i.e, manual process, RDP, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
• Advises, trains, and assists users on how best to utilize systems and ensures installation of desktop hardware and software according to established standards.
• Performs password and other various levels of security support on the system
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Note: Your specific job duties are not limited to the above. Your future assignments will depend on the needs of the department, your performance, and capabilities. This job description indicates the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks, duties, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Salary: $65,556-$94,932

This salary range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs, and other considerations permitted by law.  At NEU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Multi-task, prioritize, and consistently meet deadlines, follow up, and effectively use time.
• Communicate technical ideas clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to train and provide support to users.
• Communicate technical ideas in terms that users can understand when resolving issues with users.
• Train and instruct employees in the proper use of computers and network system functions and resources.
• Effectively carry out difficult and complex assignments, while exercising independent judgment and initiative.
• Establish and maintain good rapport and cooperative relationships with co-workers and end-users.

Knowledge of:

• Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of computers in a network system, including techniques for installing, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365, including Microsoft Outlook and other related software.
• Label printers and hand-held scanning devices (preferred)

Education / Experience:

• 3 years with a single organization working on a helpdesk or 1 year of progressively responsible work experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field or diploma/GED and currently enrolled in college pursuing a degree in a computer-related field (preferred) 
• Must have a strong work ethic, demonstrate attention to detail, and have excellent time management skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Technology and RDP A+ certifications, such as A+, MCP, MCSE, etc., preferred.

ENVIRONMENT AND SCHEDULING:

Work is performed in designated administrative office settings in Des Plaines, IL

Must be flexible and available to work additional hours and carry an on-call phone when necessary

Organization Relationships:

Will work with all levels in the organization.

Work Environment:

(With or without accommodations) This position is predominantly sedentary office work and conversing on the phone with auditee.This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities and working conditions of the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.