IT Infrastructure Operations Associate, Global

PPGs Information Technology Operations Center (ITOC) is looking for new professionals to join our high-impact global team. As an ITOC Analyst you will play a key role in supporting PPGs mission-critical infrastructure by providing real-time monitoring incident response and operational support for servers and network systems across the enterprise. This position offers hands-on exposure to global IT operations and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure system stability minimize downtime and maintain business continuity.

Main Responsibilities

• Monitor analyze and troubleshoot infrastructure and network alerts using enterprise monitoring tools and dashboards.

• Manage and maintain the health and performance of Windows and Linux servers.

• Perform and verify scheduled backups support disaster recovery and recovery testing procedures.

• Follow knowledge base documentation to resolve incidents and fulfil service requests.

• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to ensure timely resolution of technical issues.

• Engage with ISPs and service providers to troubleshoot and escalate connectivity or circuit issues.

• Work remotely with local site contacts to resolve hardware configuration or power-related problems.

• Escalate critical or complex incidents to specialized support or engineering teams when necessary.

• Support infrastructure projects as assigned by the ITOC Shift Supervisor ensuring timely and accurate delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP BGP OSPF DNS DHCP etc.).

• Experience using network monitoring tools (e.g. SolarWinds PRTG Palo Alto Prognosis).

• Familiarity with network devices (Cisco Fortinet firewalls switches routers and load balancers).

• Working knowledge of VPN WAN LAN and SD-WAN technologies.

• Diagnose and resolve network outages latency and performance issues.

• Experience with Windows and/or Linux server environments.

• Hands-on experience in server provisioning configuration and maintenance.

• Understanding of backup and recovery tools (e.g. Veeam Nasuni).

• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware Hyper-V).

• Knowledge of patching security hardening and best practices.

• Basic understanding of Active Directory DNS DHCP and file/print server operations.

Development Opportunities

• Access to industry-recognized e-learning platforms and certification resources.

• Mentorship from experienced IT leaders and global support specialists.

• Opportunities to participate in global IT initiatives and internal knowledge sharing events.

• Exposure to real-world enterprise operations monitoring tools and escalation workflows.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday everyday.

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The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are One PPG to the world.

We trust our people every day in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees creates an environment for continuous learning and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex pregnancy race color creed religion national origin age disability status marital status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability please email

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Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets experience and training qualifications and education licensure and certifications and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.