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Key customers include plant operators and supervisors, technical and business groups, and mill management.\nKey Accountabilities\nProvide support for new applications and enhancements/maintenance of existing applications with moderate guidance.\n\nGrow to be able to develop/support applications as required across multiple mills\n\nResponsible for providing business and operational support for mill information technology solutions utilizing mill information systems & assets with a primary focus on continuous improvement of paper production quality and manufacturing cost optimization.\n\nSupport vulnerability management for mill application servers\n\nGood written and oral communication skills to coordinate changes to all parties involved\n\nDevelop, support and administer user applications as required in accordance with corporate standards and across multiple mills by region\n\nAbility to be the hands-on point person for Product Owners, MSP, and vendors for mill initiatives and support\n\nProvide after-hour support in an on-call rotation schedule for all PSNA mills running 24 x 7 x 365 operations across multiple time zones\n\nParticipate in recommendations and implementation of system improvements\n\nMaintain system documentation\n\nSupport disaster recovery plans for mill IT systems\n\nAble to perform administration tasks on production critical applications, first level support SQL server, and support MACT environmental monitoring applications\n\nThe Skills You Will Bring:\nEducation and General Experience:\nBachelor's degree (preferably in computer science, business, or another technical field)\n\n1-3 years of application support or equivalent related experience\n\nFunctional Expertise and Experience\nWillingness to work in a manufacturing environment\n\nKnowledgeable of current technology trends.\n\nImplementation of IT/OT solutions using Purdue model methodology\n\nWindows Server Vulnerability management of systems on the IT network\n\nSupports multiple production critical servers in a manufacturing environment.\n\nWorks closely with process control engineers and data analysts to provide production data to facility management for daily operational decision management.\n\nTechnical:\nKnowledge of mill systems and the plant floor integration aspect\n\nExperience in web/windows applications support for mills\n\nServer administration of applications that support the manufacturing environment\n\nStrong background in Personal Computer/Server hardware and software platforms\n\nDesire to continue hands on development & design activities\n\nDesire to continue on technical/analyst individual contributor job path\n\nKnowledge of Disaster Recovery Plans for IT systems\n\nWorking knowledge of PC software for spreadsheets, email, word processing, automated reporting, and Visual Basic scripting\n\nBasic understanding in networking and security\n\nCompetencies needed for this position:\nSituational Adaptability\n\nAction Oriented\n\nTech Savvy\n\nNimble Learning\n\nCustomer Focus\n\nCommunicates Effectively\n\nSelf-motivated/Strong Work Ethic\n\nResourcefulness\n\nCollaborates\n\nThe Benefits You Will Enjoy:\nInternational Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.\nThe Impact You Will Make:\nWe continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you will see why our team members say they are Proud to be IP.\nThe Culture You Will Experience:\nInternational Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged, and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.\nThe Company You Will Join:\nInternational Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.\nInternational Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nInternational Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. 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