Farrow

Oct 21, 2026

IS Product Support Specialist II

Canada

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

About the opportunity

A wholly owned subsidiary of Kuehne+Nagel Group, and headquartered in Windsor, Ontario Canada, Farrow brings to the global trade industry over 115 years of expertise in cross-border customs brokerage, trade consulting, and integrated logistics services. Further to its beginnings in customs brokerage, Farrow offers trade consulting — expert advice on import/export and trade management, duty recovery and regulations compliance. With a strong network of locations across North America, Farrow manages over 500 employees with 15 offices and warehouses, including those of acquired company Link+ Corporation.

Position Summary

The IS/Product Support Specialist II provides Level 1 and Level 2 support for internal information systems and business applications, ensuring reliable access, performance, and user experience. The role is responsible for troubleshooting application, access, authentication, Microsoft 365, VPN, and system-related issues; supporting user onboarding and access management; maintaining support documentation; and collaborating with internal teams and vendors to resolve incidents and service requests as well as supporting all release management activities.

In addition, the position supports day-to-day operations through basic windows and Linux administration, system monitoring, operational maintenance, and process improvement initiatives. The incumbent assists with user and permission management, investigates operational alerts and application issues, and identifies opportunities to automate routine administrative tasks using scripting tools where appropriate. This role is ideal for an experienced support professional with a strong operational mindset who is comfortable working in both Microsoft o365 and Linux environments and interested in developing their technical and automation skills.

Key Responsibilities

Helpdesk & User Support

Provide Level 1 and Level 2 technical support for internal users.

Troubleshoot issues related to:

Business applications

User accounts and permissions

Authentication and access

Microsoft 365

VPN and remote access

Linux and Windows environments

General system and connectivity issues

Investigate incidents and service requests and escalate more complex issues when required.

Support user onboarding, offboarding, and internal role changes.

Maintain clear records of incidents, requests, resolutions, and recurring issues.

Create and maintain basic support documentation and knowledge-base articles.

Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical users.

Linux & Systems Administration

Perform basic Linux system administration and troubleshooting.

Work with Linux command-line tools to investigate system and application issues.

Review logs, services, system status, disk usage, processes, and other basic system information.

Assist with user and permission management in Linux environments.

Strong knowledge of SFTP and secure file transfer practices

Support routine operational and maintenance activities.

Escalate infrastructure or application issues when deeper technical expertise is required.

The incumbent is not expected to be a senior Linux administrator but should be comfortable working in a Linux environment and willing to develop their skills.

IT Operations & Administration

Monitor applications, services, scheduled processes, and operational alerts.

Investigate failed jobs, application errors, service interruptions, and access-related issues.

Assist with general system administration and operational maintenance.

Coordinate with internal IT teams, application teams, and external vendors when required.

Help maintain operational documentation and standard procedures.

Participate in access management, security, compliance, and audit-related activities where appropriate.

Automation & Process Improvement

Identify repetitive support and administrative activities that could be simplified or automated.

Use basic scripting where appropriate to improve efficiency.

PowerShell experience or familiarity is considered an asset.

Assist with automation of tasks such as:

User administration

Account provisioning

Permission management

Reporting

Log collection

System checks

Routine administrative activities

Help improve existing support and operational processes.

The incumbent is not expected to be a software developer. The focus is on using scripting and automation to support IT administration and operations.

Education and Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in Helpdesk, IT Support, IT Operations, Systems Administration, or a similar role.

Diploma or degree in Information Technology, Computer Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience supporting Microsoft 365 or similar enterprise productivity tools.

Competencies, Working Skills & Attributes

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Basic understanding of user accounts, permissions, authentication, and access management.

Comfortable working with Linux systems and command-line tools.

Basic understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, and connectivity troubleshooting.

Ability to review logs and error messages when investigating technical issues.

Good communication and documentation skills.

Willingness to learn new technologies and take on additional technical responsibilities.

Strong Interpersonal skills, able to work independently as well as part of a team, as needed

Working Conditions, Mental Effort & Physical Requirements

Must work under deadlines and related stresses in a timely and efficient manner

Must be able to professionally handle various personnel and other situations as they arise

Ability to sit for extended periods of time

Ability to focus on computer screen for long periods of time

Must be able to participate in afterhours and holiday support rotation

Experience is helpful, but not required, in the following areas:

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft Azure

Active Directory

PowerShell

Microsoft Intune

Identity and Access Management

Microsoft Graph

REST APIs

Git or version control

Monitoring and alerting tools

Log management

Cloud platforms

Security tools

Virtualization

Basic scripting or automation

Farrow is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

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IS Product Support Specialist II

About the opportunity

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

Helpdesk & User Support

Linux & Systems Administration

IT Operations & Administration

Automation & Process Improvement

Education and Experience

Competencies, Working Skills & Attributes

Working Conditions, Mental Effort & Physical Requirements

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