Technical Support Engineer (Cebu)

Thrive; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Tier 1 Engineer for remote client support to effectively troubleshoot diverse computing environments. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, demonstrate technical proficiency, and have excellent communication skills. Join an innovative team that values continuous learning and career development.

Qualifications

• Excellent problem solver; able to prioritize and coordinate between tasks.
• Knowledge of mobile device configurations and troubleshooting.
• Experience troubleshooting workstation hardware issues.

Responsibilities

• Handle diverse computing environments in various business clients.
• Analyze an unfamiliar client/server network environment.
• Communicate troubleshooting steps and resolutions clearly.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Problem solving

Ability to work in a team

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Active Directory

Windows OS

Job description

Thrive is an innovative technology solutions provider focused on Cyber Security, Hybrid Cloud, Global Network Management, Disaster Recovery and traditional Managed Services. Our corporate culture, engineering talent, customer-centric approach, and focus upon NextGen services help us stand out among our peers. Thrive is on the look-out for individuals who don’t view their weekdays spent at ‘a job’ but rather look to develop valuable skills that ignite their passion and lead to a CAREER. If you’re attracted to a work hard, play hard environment and seek the guidance, training and experience necessary to build a lucrative career, then welcome to THRIVE!

Position Overview

The Tier 1 Engineer will have responsibility for remote client support, as well as infrequent onsite support, including heavy interaction with end-users in diverse computing environments. Thrive is looking to hire individuals who demonstrate technical proficiency, have strong verbal and written communication skills and have the desire to learn and be involved in all aspects of IT. Thrive provides a unique work environment for ambitious individuals through an unparalleled diversity of work and opportunities for growth. Thrive employees work independently as client consultants, as well as collaborating with our exceptionally talented team of engineers, to provide the best-in-breed IT support for our clients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ability to handle diverse computing environments in a wide cross section of business clients
• Analyze and document an unfamiliar client / server network environment while assessing the quickest path to resolution
• Perform rapid analysis of workstation level incidents and consistently demonstrate the ability to determine the cause
• Sets client expectations appropriately throughout the troubleshooting process
• Utilizes appropriate software utilities, Thrives’ Protect software, and vendor or application specific tools to provide fastest resolution of customer incidents
• Monitor the Remote Service Center (RSC) Service Board for newly created service tickets
• Prioritize tickets created
• Follow Thrives’ best practices for escalating tickets to Tier 2 engineers
• Communicate steps taken during troubleshooting and resolutions through clear non-technical communication
• Demonstrate the correct level of urgency while resolving client incidents
• Resolution of incidents/requests related to, but not limited to the following:
• Mail Application/Office 365 issues
• Client/Server Connectivity issues (per SOP)
• Time Sensitive and VIP Workstation incidents
• Remote Access incidents (Citrix and Terminal Services)
• Networked Printer Issues

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, Technical Degree or equivalent work experience
• Excellent problem solver; able to prioritize and coordinate between tasks
• Knowledge of mobile device configurations and troubleshooting
• Experience installing, troubleshooting and customizing Microsoft Office including Outlook configurations
• Experience troubleshooting workstation hardware issues
• Knowledge and experience with Active Directory
• Ability to articulate technical information and convey to non-technical people
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as well as alone
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Other Preferred Technical Knowledge

• In depth knowledge of Windows OS (7, 8.1, 10, etc.)
• Experience with Windows Server
• Experience with monitoring and remote management tools