Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity
We’re seeking an IT Specialist to support and maintain our organization’s core information systems and infrastructure. In this role, you’ll ensure systems run efficiently, resolve technical issues, and provide support to users so they can work effectively.

What You’ll Work On

Install, configure, and maintain information systems and related hardware
Monitor system performance to ensure reliability and uptime
Administer operating systems (e.g., UNIX, Windows/NT environments)
Troubleshoot and resolve system and user issues in a timely manner
Escalate complex technical problems to senior team members when needed
Communicate effectively with end users to understand and address their needs
Perform routine system updates, patches, and maintenance activities

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly and effectively
Strong communication skills with the ability to support non-technical users
Basic understanding of hardware, operating systems, and system configurations
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience administering and maintaining IT systems (e.g., UNIX, Windows/NT)
Experience with system monitoring tools and performance optimization
Familiarity with networking concepts and infrastructure
Experience working in a corporate or enterprise IT environment
IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft, Linux/UNIX certifications)

The base pay for this position is

$50,700.00 – $101,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

IT Operations

DIVISION:

BTS Business Technology Services

LOCATION:

United States > Minnesota > St. Paul > Lillehei : One Lillehei Plaza

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

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