IT Operations

Job Description

Monitors service delivery and health of the environment, Frequent contact with others outside the work group. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Training, education and/or experience in Computer Operations. Other experience in computer hosting, Data center operations, etc. Holds themselves and others accountable for demonstrating GMs values and cultural behaviors. Models GM behaviors and creates a winning culture. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Training, education and/or experience in Computer Operations. Other experience in computer hosting, Data center operations, etc

The GMIT Manufacturing OPS Specialist / LAN position has on-site support responsibility for all IT related functions by performing activities pertaining to information technology and business unit objectives in a GM Manufacturing Facility. More specifically, this role will perform tasks requiring on-site support for basic and intermediate level requests for applications, IT devices, maintain & configure network devices and infrastructure support per the responsibilities listed. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all IT Operations Specialist responsibilities

• Support GM managed LAN and WAN network infrastructure Hardware

• Support Wireless network and end device configuration / replacement

• Support the GM managed Supplier network

• Support GM DAS network and plant radio system

• Support VoIP and analog phone devices

• Interface with plant engineering / maintenance for network support including the IECN network

• Interface to the plant business personnel, outside vendors, launch teams, as well as the Global Telecom engineering staff

• Perform and Support network Change Controls as required

• Maintain plant network and device documentation

• Troubleshoot all network incidents and device issues

• Perform CISCO switch, AP and WhereNet hardware configuration / replacement

• Configure network switch ports for IT devices

• Support infrastructure project assigned tasks

• Complete plant network ticket requests

• Maintain IP addresses and DDI entries

• Manage assigned network projects 

• Manage Cornerstone network items

• Maintain asset management for network equipment including network spares

• Maintain all monitoring tools to ensure all devices are being monitored and notifications are in place

Key Requirements:

• Systems Engineering, Telematics Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 3 years of IT experience (preferred)

• Manufacturing experience (preferred)

• Experience including WAN/LAN and wireless areas of experience

• CCNA (preferred)

• All IT Operations Specialist Education or Equivalent Experience

• Experience in comprehensive network services and networks

• In-depth experience and practical knowledge of networking systems including WAN, LAN, firewalls, routers, switches, servers, APs and IT end devices

• English proficiency at a conversational level

Desired Competencies/Skills

• Process all IT Operations Specialist competencies/ skills

• Experienced with Cisco routers, switches, and wireless access points

• Experienced with Layer 1-4 Switching and Routing troubleshooting skills

• Experienced with wireless systems

• Experienced with IT Security implementations

• Experienced with networking tools

• Experienced with VLANs, NAT/PAT, VPNs, IPSec, and TCP/IP protocols

• Experienced with data, video, and voice services

• Experience with data analytics, dashboard development, and AI agent/model implementation (nice to have).

• Desirable proficiency with tools such as Databricks and Copilot. (nice to have).

• Experienced with ServiceNow (nice to have).

Work Appropriately

On Site: This position requires to work on site on a full-time basis

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This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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