IT Specialist L3 - Fanatics Collectibles

We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-on IT Specialist to be the first technology hire supporting our operations in Asia. This role will provide end-to-end technical support across the region — from frontline user support to advanced troubleshooting and infrastructure management.

This is a unique opportunity for an IT professional who thrives in a startup environment within a global organization — someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, solving problems independently, and laying the foundation for IT services in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, and Greater China. This is a full time role, in the designated office 5 days per week. 

Key Responsibilities

End-User & Technical Support:

• Serve as the first point of contact for IT issues across the North Asia region (onsite and remote).
• Provide all levels of support (L1–L3): resolving basic user issues, troubleshooting complex system problems, and escalating to global teams when necessary.
• Support laptops, mobile devices, conferencing systems, printers, and peripherals.

Infrastructure & Systems:

• Administer local networks, Wi-Fi, and VPNs, ensuring stable and secure connectivity.
• Manage Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Intune, and collaboration tools.
• Provide hands-on support for hardware provisioning, imaging, and asset management.
• Partner with global IT to implement and maintain corporate security standards.

Regional Support & Projects:

• Provide IT coverage for offices, retail events, and distribution centers across Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, and Greater China.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for regional infrastructure needs.
• Support IT projects and rollouts, ensuring smooth adoption in the North Asia region.

Foundational & Pioneering Role:

• Establish IT best practices in the region aligned with global policies.
• Document processes, create user guides, and educate employees on IT tools and security.
• Lay the groundwork for future IT team expansion in North Asia.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of IT experience, with strong hands-on exposure to both end-user support and infrastructure management.
• Experience working as a sole IT contact or in a lean regional setup is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise with Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Intune, and Windows environments (Mac support experience a plus).
• Strong networking knowledge (LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, firewalls).
• Familiarity with cloud services (Azure, AWS), SaaS platforms, and collaboration tools (Zoom, Teams).
• Working knowledge of IT security and compliance best practices.

Soft Skills:

• Strong service mindset with the ability to support users at all levels.
• Highly self-sufficient and proactive — able to operate independently in a new region.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Cantonese, Mandarin, or Japanese a plus.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. 

Subject to applicable laws, Fanatics Collectibles may choose to run a background check.

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Fanatics Collectibles is a new model and vision for the hobby, fundamentally changing the experience for current and future collectors, leagues, and players across many U.S. and international professional and college sports. The organization has long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several sports and entertainment properties, including MLB, MLBPA, the Premier League, MLS, UFC, Formula 1 as well as Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, among others. In January 2022, Fanatics Collectibles announced the acquisition of Topps, establishing the preeminent licensed trading card brand as the cornerstone of Fanatics’ trading cards and collectibles business, and jumpstarted its MLB and MLBPA rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards