Desktop Support Mac Specialist â L3
Desktop Support Mac Specialist â L3
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Who we are:
For over 20 years Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving surveillance eDiscovery and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the worlds most highly regulated firms giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.
Though we offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other perks one would expect from an established company we are not your typical technology company. Global Relay is a career-building company. A place for big ideas. New challenges. Groundbreaking innovation. Its a place where you can genuinely make an impact and be recognized for it.
We believe great businesses thrive on diversity inclusion and the contributions of all employees. To that end we recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to collaborate and learn from each other completely free of barriers.
Your role
We are seeking a Desktop Support Specialist Apple - L3 to join our this role you will provide advanced technical and end-user support for desktop and laptop workstations client-server applications and all corporately provisioned devices with a strong focus on Apple technologies including iMac MacBook Mac Mini Mac Studio iPhone iPad Apple TV Apple accessories macOS and iOS.
As a subject matter expert you will take the lead in resolving the most complex technical issues escalated to the Desktop Support team. Your work will involve troubleshooting and resolving hardware software and operating system issues across a wide range of devices while also maintaining and improving corporate support systems such as automated desktop provisioning and desktop management platforms. The role also includes enhanced support for non-Windows operating systems and when required providing on-site hands and feet assistance for networking appliances and servers.
Success in this position requires not only technical expertise but also initiative sound judgment problem-solving ability and strong communication skills. You will thrive working both independently and collaboratively with the wider team to deliver timely effective support.
Your responsibilities
- Timely and high-quality delivery of corporate services and assets such as the provisioning and setup of employee hardware (desktop laptop mobile device workstation and workspace) applications and overall management of corporate assets.
- Assist with the installation configuration and ongoing usability of computers peripheral equipment and software for both local and remote users.
- Coordinate the build test and deployment of installer packages application updates and operating system updates.
- Investigation diagnoses troubleshooting administration and final resolution of all assigned work relating to supported: operating systems applications hardware and peripherals including but not limited to macOS iOS Microsoft Office Suite Anti-Virus Adobe AirWatch Boxer Corporate Mobile Devices Tablets. Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems is an asset.
- Implement and maintain lifecycle processes for Apple devices from procurement through decommission integrating asset tracking and compliance monitoring.
- Perform any necessary upgrades on systems to ensure their longevity.
- Support and troubleshooting to most common Macintosh applications like Adobe apps and Thunderbird.
- Tickets and ticketing system including creation administration action and closure of assigned work request tickets.
- Evolution and support of the desktop deployment automation tool suite.
- Mass upgrades and patch management of Mac OS and Software
- Ability to navigate Active Directory in support of user object and computer object related issues
- Collaborate with InfoSec to enforce macOS security baselines and manage encrypted deployments device hardening and compliance reporting.
- Updating and enhancing internal procedures and ensuring that all documentation runbooks knowledge base (kb) articles project plans business cases and Method of Procedures (MoPs) are up to date.
- Ability to contribute to team strategy discussions.
About you
- A post-secondary degree or diploma in Information Technology Management with experience supporting desktop computing needs within a networked environment or equivalent combination of education training and experience.
- 5 years experience building troubleshooting and repairing Apple hardware in an enterprise environment.
- 5 years experience supporting Mac operating Systems.
- Extensive experience with and knowledge supporting AirWatch or other MDM platforms.
- MDM Ownership - Own the architecture configuration and enhancement of our MDM instance. Develop custom policies profiles and packages to support business needs.
- In depth knowledge of Apple Mac client and server operating systems and Client Management tools
- Experience and knowledge of additional operating systems and associated hardware including Microsoft Windows Linux products and Android is an asset.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and MAC integration with Microsoft Active Directory.
- Enhanced knowledge and working experience with end-user applications including AntiVirus Adobe Products Microsoft Office Suite boxer Cisco AnyConnect Cisco Jabber docker and Zoom.
- Working knowledge of VMware virtualization both client and server.
- Working knowledge of Networking principles.
- Working knowledge of Enterprise unified communication systems.
- Enhanced experience with scripting for Mac and zero-touch computer deployments.
- Enhanced knowledge and experience with Desktop Support Management and MDM tools.
- Full understanding of local area networking and the setup and configuration of end user devices such as computers printers and other wireless devices.
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work both collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently in an effective and organized manner within a complex and challenging environment.
- Ability to prioritize assigned workload and respond quickly to critical issues.
- Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced setting.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both verbal and written English
- Highly resourceful with good problem-solving abilities and an enthusiastic commitment to continual learning including CI/CD.
Compensation:
Global Relay advertises the pay range for this role in compliance with British Columbias pay transparency laws. Individual pay rates are determined by evaluating factors such as expertise skills education and professional background.
The range below reflects the expected annual base salary which is only one element of our comprehensive total rewards package designed to reflect our company pay philosophy culture and values. We aim to foster an inspiring work environment and support employees work-life rhythms. We provide a comprehensive extended health benefits program including virtual healthcare and a wellness allowance. Employees also receive annual allotted vacation days which increase based on tenure. Other benefits include: Paid sick days maternity/parental enhancement program corporate bonuses and an RRSP contribution matching program.
For Vancouver-based employees we provide a subsidized meal program courtesy of our talented in-house culinary team!
What you can expect:
At Global Relay theres no ceiling to what you can achieve. Its the land of opportunity for the energetic the intelligent the driven. Youll receive the mentoring coaching and support you need to reach your career goals. Youll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work. And youll be working alongside smart talented individuals from diverse backgrounds with complementary knowledge and skills.
Global Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity equity and inclusion.
We seek to ensure reasonable adjustments accommodations and personal time are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.
We understand flexible work arrangements are important and we encourage that in our work culture. Whether its flexibility around work hours workstyle or lifestyle we want to ensure our employees have a healthy work/life balance. We support and value a hybrid work model that blends collaboration with the team in the office and focus time from the comfort of your home.
To learn more about our business culture and community involvement visit .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
