The Senior Help Desk Technician provides comprehensive technical support to end users across the organization, ensuring smooth IT operations. The role also includes participation in security remediation, vulnerability management, and compliance tasks to maintain a secure IT environment. This position requires a focus on incident resolution, supporting critical tasks, and providing seamless communication for technical issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in Information Technology or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT support or help desk roles.
- CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications preferred; equivalent certifications or experience will be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive technical support across a range of hardware, software, and network issues. Take ownership of service requests and technical problems, ensuring prompt and effective resolution to minimize disruption to business operations. Address and escalate issues as necessary to ensure timely solutions.
- Assist in providing reliable IT support to regional offices, remote users, and future expansion sites.
- Lead and assist in security remediation efforts, vulnerability management, and compliance tasks. Participate in IT audits and help ensure adherence to cybersecurity protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a direct point of contact for technical support, including high-priority issues and executive-level needs. Deliver responsive, courteous, and professional service to all users, ensuring escalations are handled with urgency and a high standard of care.
- Provide ongoing support for servers and applications used by the help desk team. Ensure optimal functioning of these systems and troubleshoot issues that may arise.
- Provide advanced support for business communication systems, including phone services, mobile apps, and call flow configurations.
- Provide on-call support during evenings and weekends as necessary to ensure business continuity.
- Participate in IT-related projects, such as hardware/software upgrades, system migrations, and network optimizations.
- Support the maintenance, optimization, and upgrades of IT systems and infrastructure, contributing to system migrations, software updates, and security enhancements.
- Utilize scripting tools to automate tasks, deploy software packages, updates, and patches, and improve operational efficiency.
- Maintain clear and accurate records of technical issues, resolutions, and service requests. Document procedures, configurations, and recurring issues to support consistency and knowledge sharing. Communicate effectively with both technical teams and executive users regarding progress, updates, and resolutions.
- Work closely with other IT team members and departments to resolve issues and escalate problems as needed. Liaise with third-party support and vendors for equipment or software issues that require external assistance.
- Assist in monitoring system performance and proactively identify and address potential IT issues before they affect end-users or business operations.
- Maintain and meet key performance indicators (KPIs) such as ticket resolution time, customer satisfaction, and system uptime.
The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.
Skills & Competencies Required:
- Proven experience in security remediation, vulnerability management (e.g., Rapid7), and ensuring compliance with IT security standards and regulations,
- Strong troubleshooting and problem resolution skills across various IT systems and platforms.
- New User Setups and Terminations.
- Computer Replacement/Repairs (Break/Fix).
- Remote and Onsite Support.
- Excellent communication skills with a focus on providing exceptional customer service.
- Experience with Windows-based environments, Active Directory, and Office 365
Additional Information:
Full benefit package including medical, dental, life, vision, company paid short/long term disability, 401(k), tuition assistance and more.
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