Desktop Support Engineer - Charlestown MA Office Hybrid

Blue Mantis; Kittery (ME); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Mantis is seeking an EUX - Associate Engineer to provide first-level support for managed services clients. The role is hybrid, with onsite presence 2 days per week at our Charlestown, MA office, handling phone/web ticket support, documentation, and basic security and network tasks.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills required. The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of service desk experience, proficiency with Windows OS, O365, Azure, and ITSM tools, and a customer-centric approach

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Service Desk Experience.
• MSP Service Desk experience is a plus, but not required.
• Experience providing technical assistance over the phone.
• Able to multi-task by working on multiple tickets simultaneously.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with multiple priorities.
• Able to investigate, analyze and troubleshoot customer issues.
• Decisive in issue resolution without supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Resolve problems reported to the service desk by phone or web tickets.
• Provide first-level contact and problem resolution for customer issues.
• Provide timely communication on ticket status and resolution.
• Update and maintain Help Desk Documentation and knowledgebase articles.
• Review and update Help Desk documentation as assigned.
• Review and create KB articles.
• Answer calls within the SLA and escalate as needed.
• Acknowledge and work on incoming Help Desk tickets within SLA.
• Communicate with customers within the set SLA.
• Coordinate with vendors to resolve issues when required.
• Configure/image desktops or laptops as needed.
• Maintain and improve customer environment documentation.
• Grow technical skills and soft skills for exceptional service.

Skills

Service Desk

Phone support

Multi-tasking

Verbal & written communication

Fast-paced environment

Problem-solving

Technical aptitude

MS Office proficiency

ITSM familiarity

Tools

Windows OS 7/10/11

MS Office (Outlook/Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Visio/Project)

O365 & Exchange

Azure Admin portal

VPN knowledge

Security tools (Sophos/CrowdStrike)

ServiceNow/Jira/Zendesk

Job description

The EUX - Associate Engineer provides support to all Managed Services contracted clients. The analyst is responsible for first level technological problem determination, problem/incident recording, and problem resolution to issues reported by customers.

The role will require individuals to be onsite in our Charlestown MA office to be onsite 2 days a week every other week.

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve problems reported to the service desk by phone or web tickets Provide first-level contact and problem resolution for customer issues.
• Provide timely communication on ticket status and resolution.
• Update and maintain Help Desk Documentation and knowledgebase articles
• Review and update Help Desk documentation as assigned.
• Review and create KB articles.
• Other functions as directed by management
• Answer phone calls received by the call center by the SLA. Resolve or elevate issue as needed.
• Acknowledge and work on incoming Help Desk web tickets by the set SLA, resolve or elevate as needed.
• Quickly and effectively communicate with customers within the set SLA.
• Work with vendor to resolve issues when required.
• Configure/image desktops or laptops as needed.
• Continually update and improve our documentation of a customer environment.
• Continuously improve upon technical skills sets within assigned areas of expertise.
• Continuously improve upon soft skill sets required to deliver outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Regular, predictable and punctual attendance.
• May occasionally need to work on holidays or weekends.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 3-5 years of Service Desk Experience
• MSP Service Desk experience is a plus, but not a requirement
• Experience with providing technical assistance over the phone.
• Able to multi-task by working on multiple open tickets simultaneously.
• Experienced in working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and projects.
• Able to investigate, analyze and troubleshoot customer issues.
• Comfortable making decisions on issue resolution without supervision.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written skills.
• Motivated to learn new skills and technology practices; focuses on continual knowledge-based improvement.

Proficient in the following areas:

• Windows Operating system - Windows 7, 10, and 11
• MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project) - 2000-2016
• Email support - O365, Exchange & POP
• O365 and Azure Admin portal
• MFA/2FA Applications (Duo, Azure, Okta, etc.)
• Spam Filtration Applications (Mimecast, Microsoft Spam, etc.)
• Familiarity with ITSM (Ticketing System) Applications (ServiceNow, JIRA, Zendesk, etc.)

Basic network support:

• Understanding of a domain/corporate IT environment including PC/Laptop setup
• Basic knowledge of network technologies (LAN, WAN, wireless)
• VPN clients (Cisco, SonicWall, Fortinet, etc.)

Computer hardware support:

• Troubleshoot issues with laptops, desktops, and thin clients
• USB device support and other peripherals

Security support:

• Basic knowledge of security principals and best practices
• Virus and malware identification and remediation.
• Antivirus and Next Gen Antivirus tools (Sophos, Vipre, Crowdstrike, etc.)

Printer support:

• Setup/install local, wireless, and network printers
• Troubleshoot hardware printer issues

Mobile device support:

• Setup and troubleshoot issue with iPhone, Windows Mobile, Android, etc.
• Install and troubleshoot broadband wireless devices and software.

Hourly Rate Range: $21.00 to $25.00

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Job Details

• Department: Blue Mantis
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: Hybrid
• Workplace type: Hybrid
• Compensation: $21.00 - $25.00 / hour

About Blue Mantis

Blue Mantis is a leading strategic digital technology services provider with a 30+ year history of successfully helping clients achieve business modernization by applying next-generation technologies including managed services, cybersecurity and cloud. Headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the company provides digital technology services and strategic guidance to ensure clients quickly adapt and grow through automation and innovation. Blue Mantis partners with more than 1,200 leading mid-market and enterprise organizations in a multitude of vertical industries and is backed by leading private equity firm Recognize.