About Barilla

At Barilla we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma Italy weve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the worlds top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio we are world leader for pasta the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe leader for bakery products in Italy and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey

Job Purpose

The main responsibility of the IT Infrastructure and Operations Communication Analyst is providing technical support for employees across desktop computers laptops mobile devices software applications and network services. This role is responsible for troubleshooting IT issues managing user accounts and access supporting Microsoft 365 and Azure environments and assisting with technology projects. This role will also coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding deploy hardware and software and provide support to remote offices and users.

This is a hybrid role based out of Northbrook IL.

Key Accountabilities

Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for PCs laptops mobile phones printers and related technology.
Provide helpdesk coverage for Barilla Americas headquarters and remote sites.
Troubleshoot hardware software operating system application and network issues.
Respond to support requests through the ticketing system phone email and remote support tools.
Document issues status and resolution in Barillas helpdesk system.
Ensure issues are resolved or escalated in a timely fashion while providing periodic status updates on all open issues.
Escalate complex issues when necessary.
Coordinate IT onboarding and offboarding activities for employees.
Create modify and disable user accounts in Barillas identity management system and manage user accounts in Microsoft Active Directory.
Manage user access permissions security groups and software licenses.
Support password resets multi-factor authentication (MFA) and account-related troubleshooting.
Maintain accurate records of assigned equipment and user access in Barillas inventory system.
Support collaboration platforms such as MS Teams and Cisco Video conferencing.
Support PC refresh mobile phone deployments and other technology rollout projects on time and within budget.
Work with Global IT team on issues that require their support. Enter tickets in global helpdesk system and follow up as necessary.
All support should be provided in polite and professional manner while providing excellent customer service.
Follow all other processes and procedures as defined by the local/Global IT departments and Company policy.
Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Background

Bachelors degree in information technology computer science engineering other technical field or specialized training
2 years of experience in a Help Desk Desktop Support or IT Support role
1 years experience managing Infrastructure or related projects
Experience supporting Windows PCs (Windows 11) Microsoft 365 and mobile devices.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Azure Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory.
Experience creating user accounts in Microsoft Active Directory or other identity management systems.
Understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP DNS DHCP VPNs and Wi-Fi.
Strong troubleshooting communication and excellent customer service skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Ability to provide remote support via various methods
Experience with Microsoft Intune or other endpoint management tools.
Experience supporting multiple office locations.
CompTIA A Network Microsoft or related certifications a plus
Experience with SCCM and software distribution is a plus.
Cisco CCNA certification a plus
SAP support experience a plus
Domestic and Internationally travel may be required 10-15%.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working in a global environment is a plus
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently
Experience with cloud systems a plus
Experience with SAP or SAP GUI a plus
Experience delivering small infrastructure projects such as PC and mobile deployment.
Experience with Networking and Cisco equipment a plus

As of the date of this posting the estimated pay range for this role is $70K-$85K plus eligibility to participate in the annual discretionary bonus plan. The actual pay for the position will be determined by various factors including but not limited to job-related experience skills education location and internal equity. This range may be subject to change over time.

Barilla strives to provide you and your family with a wide range of benefit options to support your overall health and financial well-being needs. This position qualifies for benefits that include medical dental and vision insurance paid time off a 401(K) plan with company match life and disability plans and an employee assistance program.

Barilla is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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