Desktop Support

Beacon Technologies, Inc; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Technologies, Inc. seeks a Technical Support Engineer - Contractor to support the Wisconsin Court System's computer and network infrastructure from Madison, WI.

The role involves heavy field service across the state and requires travel, occasional evenings, and strong customer service skills. Responsibilities include maintaining hardware and software, installing and troubleshooting equipment, and responding to unplanned events.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in computer science, computer technician, or related field.
• Experience providing phone-based technical support.
• Experience in computer hardware and software support and maintenance.
• Experience installing, configuring, upgrading and troubleshooting computers, printers, scanners, and other peripherals.

Responsibilities

• Provides maintenance and support for Wisconsin Court System software and hardware.
• Installs, configures and troubleshoots computer hardware and software in county courthouses and court system offices throughout Wisconsin.
• Provides technical customer support to all court system employees and takes corrective action.
• Performs field service to upgrade hardware or troubleshoot and resolve technology issues.
• Responds effectively and efficiently to unplanned events such as system failures or natural disasters involving production systems.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Troubleshooting

Networking knowledge

Hardware setup

Cyber security policies

Education

Associate's Degree in computer science/related field

Tools

Active Directory

Group Policy

Windows Server

Remote Desktop Services

Local Area Networks

Job description

Top Required Skills & Years of Experience:

Minimum 2 years' experience required:

• Associate's Degree in computer science, computer technician, or related field.
• Ability to setup computers, related peripherals and audio/visual equipment.
• Knowledge of local and wide area networking.
• Ability to implement infrastructure hardware, address technical emergencies, and implement cyber security policies.
• Must have excellent customer service skills
• Proven ability to install, configure, repair and maintain computer hardware

Nice to Have Skills:

• Knowledge of computer networking principals.
• Knowledge of digital audio recording equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of user account in an Active Directory environment.

Interview Process:

Two Rounds total: First round interview will be virtual, and a second/final interview will be in person in Madison.

Duration of the Contract:

6/30/2027 with potential for extension.

Onsite or Remote:

Candidates must be CURRENT Wisconsin residents. No relocation is allowed. Extensive travel (25-50% of the time) throughout the state of Wisconsin will be required. When not travelling, the selected hire will be onsite. Candidates must hold a valid drivers license and be insured through their supplier.

Project details:

Under the supervision of a Technical Unit Supervisor, this position is part of a team that has overall responsibility for the computer and network infrastructure that supports the operations of the enterprise, which includes over 6,000 computing devices. The selected hire will service customers throughout the state and will be based in the Madison, Wisconsin.

Additional details:

• Candidates must be able to travel throughout the State of Wisconsin with overnights.
• They must hold a valid Wisconsin driver's license.
• Mileage will be reimbursed at $0.51/mile from their normal place of work to the off-site location and return trip if personal vehicle used.
• Candidates should also be insured through their supplier.

Summary Description:

Under the supervision of a Technical Unit Supervisor, this position is part of a team that has overall responsibility for the computer and network infrastructure that supports the operations of the enterprise, which includes over 6,000 computing devices. Specifically, the Technical Support Engineer - Contractor will service customers throughout the state and will be based in the Madison, Wisconsin.

This position has five main areas of responsibility:

1. Provides maintenance and support for Wisconsin Court System software and hardware.
2. Installs, configures and troubleshoots computer hardware and software in county courthouses and court system offices throughout Wisconsin.
3. Provides technical customer support to all court system employees and takes corrective action.
4. Performs field service to upgrade hardware or troubleshoot and resolve technology issues.
5. Responds effectively and efficiently to unplanned events such as system failures or natural disasters involving production systems.

Travel requirements will fluctuate based on time of year and workload. This position is in person in Madison, WI, with a minimum of 50% statewide travel required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to setup computers, related peripherals and audio/visual equipment.
• Knowledge of computer operating systems and hardware.
• Skill in maintaining computer equipment in courtroom, offices, desks, and central server areas.
• Skill in technical troubleshooting.
• Skill in providing professional customer service.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of local and wide area networking.
• Ability to implement infrastructure hardware, address technical emergencies, and implement cyber security policies.

Education and Experience Required

• Associate's Degree in computer science, computer technician, or related field.
• Experience providing phone-based technical support.
• Experience in computer hardware and software support and maintenance.
• Experience installing, configuring, upgrading and troubleshooting computers, printers, scanners, and other peripherals.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Experience or training in supporting audio/visual technologies including video conferencing tools.
• Experience or training in supporting Windows Server.
• Experience or training in supporting Remote Desktop Services (Terminal Services).
• Experience or training in supporting Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Experience or training in supporting Local Area Networks.

License and/or Certificates Required:

Must meet the minimum standards for driving a state vehicle. Must be able to travel throughout the State of Wisconsin with overnights.

Work Environment:

The Technical Support Engineer - Contractor position generally works indoors in an indoor office setting with temperature controls and reasonably low noise levels. Travel to off-site locations is frequently required for installation and maintenance of computing equipment throughout the state, and will fluctuate based on work plans.

Physical Demands:

The Field Service Technician requires a significant amount of physical effort. Physical demands include frequent lifting, standing, walking, sitting, handling, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and hand-eye-foot coordination.

Physical demands can also include occasional reaching and feeling, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Employee will occasionally move objects weighing up to 75 pounds.