IT Specialist

Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

As a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 15,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 300 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include the consolidation and forwarding of air or ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing, distribution and customized logistics solutions.

Job Description

A Successful Applicant Will Exhibit: 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English 
• Time management and task prioritization (including project work) 
• Collaborative mindset 
• Knowledge of latest technologies and industry trends 
• Commitment to company policies and controls 
• Customer service skills 
• 24-hour availability for after-hour incidents & implementations 
• A sense of urgency 

Desired Technical Experience: 

• Windows PC troubleshooting, maintenance, and deployment 
• Printers/copiers 
• Networking fundamentals (LAN/WAN), Including warehouse RF setup and configuration 
• Windows Server Administration (including AD and Group policies) 
• Linux Server Administration (fundamentals) 
• Virtualization 
• Remote administration 
• Mobile devices (iOS/Android) 
• Cybersecurity 

Responsibilities Include: 

• Server room maintenance and administration (including backups) 
• Automation & Innovation (including PowerShell) 
• Procurement, Asset management, and Inventory 
• Audio/visual equipment maintenance and troubleshooting 
• Telecom administration and maintenance 
• Administration of Expeditors Proprietary Applications 
• Administration of 3rd Party Systems 
• Capacity utilization and planning 
• Helpdesk administration 
• Training 
• Disaster recovery & high availability 
• Cybersecurity 

Qualifications

Education and Experience: 

• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree  
• IT Certifications considered a plus: CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, VMware, Linux  
• Preferred IT helpdesk background 

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation 
• Paid Sick Time 
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Commuter Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.