Position Summary
This position will be responsible for accepting and resolving requests for service from both internal and external clients,
researching issues and identifying/implementing solutions and communicating with the client. This position works on issues and
projects that are complex in nature where good judgment is required.
Primary Accountabilities
- Provides desktop and application support to external customers and internal staff.
- Ensures proper onboarding of customers and gathering all necessary information needed to provide support, communicate with customers as well as vendor management.
- Active role in both internal and customer projects.
- Travels to local customer sites on a regular basis to resolve issues that require hands on support.
- Triages initial reported issues to determine if the issue is desktop, server or network related and escalates to correct team for resolution.
- At time, works with server and network teams on escalations or when desktop support is required on site for Tier 3 issues or projects.
- Professional interaction with customers. Responds to incoming requests for service, prioritizing urgency of calls, research issues, and responds back to client in a timely manner.
- Creates trouble tickets for all work being completed and documents completely all remediation steps taken.
- Ensures that operating systems, periphery equipment, security, anti-virus, and software on workstations for clients and in-house networks is in working order and performs installations and updates as required.
- While this is a fully remote position, very frequent travel to local customer sites is a requirement. Must be able to travel with little to no advanced notice. Dependable transportation is a must.
Education
- Technical degree or current IT Certifications a plus. High School diploma or equivalency required.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
- Must be located within the Houston Metro Area.
Experience
- Knowledge in: Microsoft 365 Basic Administration, Smartphone Support, VPN support, Remote Access, DUO MFA Support, User Setup, imaging/setup, hardware replacements, OS Support (Windows 7/10/11 & Mac), DHCP, DNS, Outlook, Printer Support, Account Maintenance, Active Directory, Google.
- TCP/IP, cable patching, wireless protocols, VOIP telephones and soft phone applications.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, organization, and customer service skills.
- Ticketing system and phone support experience required.
- Shift work/on-call may be required for afterhours support and projects.