Desktop Support Specialist

Vision Technologies; Durham (NC); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vision Technologies is seeking an experienced IT support professional to join our enterprise team. The role focuses on desktop, laptop, printer, and video conference support, resolving issues via standard procedures and escalating when needed.

You will interact with network services and applications teams, perform imaging, patch installs, and provide tier 2/3 support across hardware and software. A strong customer-service mindset is essential.

Formación

• 2+ years in a production networked environment supporting desktop imaging, MS Office 365, Windows XP/7/10/11 workstations, printers.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; A+ or similar certs highly desired.

Responsabilidades

• Supports, monitors, tests, and troubleshoots hardware and software for ORD and end-user devices.
• Install, configure, and maintain workstations with approved image and software.
• Set up video conferences and support for multiple sites.
• Manage asset updates and assist with relocations and repairs.
• Escalate issues when needed and follow SLAs.
• Document problems and resolutions; update ticket system accordingly.

Conocimientos

Desktop support

Customer service

Windows OS

Office 365

Printer support

Video conferencing

Educación

High School Diploma

A+ certification desired

Herramientas

SCCM

SharePoint

Bomgar

ServiceNow

Descripción del empleo

The candidate will work as a member of an enterprise team that responds to and diagnoses problems through discussion with users. As a member of the technical support staff, ensure a timely process through which problems are controlled including problem recognition, research, isolation, resolution, and follow-up steps. Serve as focal point for customer concerns providing support to end users on a variety of issues. Identify, research, and resolve technical problems. Respond to telephone calls, email and personnel requests for technical support.Document, track, and monitor the problem to ensure a timely resolution. Provide second-tier support to end users for either PC, server, or mainframe applications or hardware. Interact with network services, software systems engineering, and/or applications development to restore service and/or identify and correct core problems. Simulate or recreate user problems to resolve operating difficulties.Recommend systems modifications to reduce user problems. Possess and apply expertise on multiple work assignments. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks. Contribute to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.

This is a professional and technical position responsible for desktop, laptop, printer and video conference installation, set-up, patch installation, software upgrade support, and troubleshooting /diagnosing reported end-user hardware and software problems.Employees in this classification are responsible for planning, evaluating and implementing approved system changes and upgrades and providing tier 2 and 3 support for hardware and software problem resolution.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years’ experience in a production networked environment supporting desktop imaging, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows 11 workstations, network and locally attached printers / plotters.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent education and 1 work experience in desktop systems support.A+, MCDST, and other Microsoft certifications are highly desired.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Will be required to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

DUTIES

The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

• Supports, monitors, tests, and troubleshoots hardware and software problems pertaining to computer systems for ORD
• Computers can be connected to a production network, isolated lab network, or stand-alone.
• Operating systems range from Windows 95, 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 11 desktop / laptop / virtual workstation systems as well as support of local and network printers.
• Schedules repairs, installs and configures workstations with approved image and additional software as approved/required.
• Installs after-market hardware to support user equipment functionality as needed.
• Moves IT systems and peripherals for office relocations.
• Sets up, initiates, and shutdowns video conferences between two or more sites.
• Follows approved standard operating procedures and meets all service level agreements
• Maintains and submits updates to asset management for all equipment maintained
• Familiarity Microsoft SCCM /SharePoint and Bomgar.
• Updates the ticket tracking system as required
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Familiarity with Video Conference systems setup and preparation is desirable.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Works under supervision. Reports to a team leader or manager.
• May be required periodically to work outside of scheduled work hours.
• May be required to work at alternate locations.

SPECIAL SKILLS

• May need to install third party vendor hardware to support user equipment functionality.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Video Conference systems setup and preparation is desirable.
• Provide a hands-on customer service approach.
• Troubleshoot computers and peripherals.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Organized and self-motivated.
• Manage multiple priorities.
• Productive working independently or as part of a team.
• Must enjoy working with end users and must work well with other IT team members and department managers.
• Proficient in use of MS Office products (e.g.Word, Excel, Office 365) and experience with ServiceNow is desired.