Field Services Engineer I (South Bronx)

CTS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (medical, vision, and

Dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter Benefits

Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Floating Holidays

Job summary

CTS is seeking an on-site L1 Field Services Engineer in the New York metropolitan area. You will provide day-to-day technical support, both on-site for clients in the South Bronx area and remotely as needed, reporting to the Field Services Supervisor.

Key duties include incident resolution under SLA, time tracking with ConnectWise, and collaboration with vendors and client contacts. Solid networking, Windows/macOS, and MSP tools experience are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a customer-facing, technical-services environment.
• Experience with networking protocols: TCP/IP, VPN, IPSEC, VoIP, and QoS.
• Experience in WAN/LAN networking, including routing, switching, security, and load balancing.
• Experience in WLAN technologies including Meraki, UniFi, and Cisco.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server, Windows Desktop, and Apple Ecosystem.
• Experience with Grand Stream or other Asterisk-based PBX systems.
• Experience with Android, iOS, Gsuite, and Office365.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management and adaptability.
• Ability to articulate business and technical problems clearly; strong written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve service incidents per procedures and SLAs.
• Track time and manage via ConnectWise Manage PSA.
• Liaise with internal teams, vendors and client contacts.
• Identify SOP gaps and create/improve processes.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot workstation/server/cloud apps.
• Triage CTS and client requests, inclusive of phone coverage.
• Complete work as assigned by Service Delivery supervisors.
• Document all work thoroughly in IT Glue and tickets.
• Maintain accurate daily timesheets for resource planning.

Skills

Networking protocols

WAN/LAN networking

WLAN technologies

Windows/macOS environments

PBX systems

Mobile and productivity suites

Time management

Communication

Customer-facing experience

SLA adherence

Tools

Cisco ASA

SonicWall

ConnectWise

Addigy

Ninja

ScreenConnect

PRTG

IT Glue

Job description

CTS delivers comprehensive IT solutions to meet the unique demands of mission-driven organizations. We have deep expertise in supporting nonprofits and educational institutions, however our team is equipped to handle the complexities of IT across a variety of sectors. We’re committed to making technology work seamlessly, so our clients can focus on making a difference, regardless of their industry.

At CTS, we believe in building a company culture that fosters growth, collaboration, and innovation. By joining our team, you will not only help empower businesses with cutting-edge IT solutions but also build a rewarding career in a dynamic and supportive environment. Discover the many reasons why CTS is a great place to advance your career. We are headquartered in Brooklyn, NY with 90+ employees across the US and several other countries. Learn more about us at https://www.charterts.com

JOB SUMMARY

As an L1 Field Services Engineer at CTS, you will play a crucial role within our Service Delivery team, ensuring our clients receive exceptional day-to-day technical support. Reporting to the Field Services Supervisor, you will act as the face of CTS, delivering both hands-on, on-site support and efficient remote assistance. Utilizing tools like ConnectWise, you will manage service requests, and uphold our service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring our clients' technology infrastructure runs smoothly.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to and resolve service incidents in accordance with existing procedures and service level agreement.
• Track time, communicate and work via our Connectwise Manage PSA.
• Liase with internal teams, vendors and client contacts.
• Help identify areas where Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) don't exist or need further work and create and improve those processes.
• Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of workstation, server and cloud applications.
• Triage incoming CTS and client technical requests. This includes picking up the phone at all times.
• Complete all work assigned by Service Delivery Supervisor and Service Delivery Coordinator.
• Ensure the prompt and through documentation of all work done via our ticketing system, IT Glue and other tools.
• Ensure timesheet is kept impeccable on a daily basis with accurate time entries in order to better understand client and company resource demands and any needs thereof.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in a customer-facing, technical-services environment, with a strong commitment to customer service.
• Experience with networking protocols: TCP/IP, VPN, IPSEC, VoIP, and QoS.
• Experience in WAN/LAN networking, including routing, switching, security, and load balancing.
• Experience in WLAN technologies including, but not limited to, Meraki, UniFi, and Cisco.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server, Windows Desktop, and Apple Ecosystem.
• Experience with Grand Stream or other Asterisk-based PBX systems.
• Experience with Android, iOS, Gsuite, and Office365.
• Self-motivated, with excellent time management skills and the ability to handle and adapt to changing priorities and special projects in a high growth environment.
• Ability to clearly articulate business and technical problems in terms of data and symptoms, causes and effects, and potential remedies; and
• Strong written and oral communication skills are a strict requirement.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• MSP Experience.
• Knowledge of Cisco ASA and SonicWall firewall.
• Experience with MSP-related tools: ConnectWise, Addigy, Ninja, ScreenConnect, PRTG, and IT Glue.

WORK SCHEDULE & LOCATION

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. EST.

While the primary work location is the South Bronx, the position requires regular travel throughout the New York metropolitan area.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this role is $60,000-$80,000 annually

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• Health Insurance (medical, vision, dental), 80% covered for employee-only plans and 75% covered for employee-spouse, employee-kids, and employee-family plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Plan (401(k)) with company match
• Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term Disability Insurance fully paid by the company
• Long-Term Disability Insurance fully paid by the company
• Life and AD&D Insurance, with optional Supplemental Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off, including Paid Parental Leave
• 10 Holidays
• 2 Floating Holidays

CTS participates in the E-Verify Program. As part of this program, the company provides the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm your employment eligibility in the United States.
Learn more at www.e-verify.gov (information available in English and Spanish).

THE INTERVIEW PROCESS

We aim to move fast. You’ll receive scheduling emails from [e-mail] through Greenhouse.

Depending on the role, some steps may be adjusted or added - we’ll let you know upfront!

1. Screening call with a member of our HR team (30 minutes)
2. Technical interview with the Hiring Manager (45 minutes)
3. Panel interview with the Hiring Manager and Department Director (60 minutes)
4. (If applicable) Executive interview

CTS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace with equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. Our goal is to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy), age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. CTS is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodation to applicants. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to [e-mail] once you've begun the interview process. All requests for accommodations are treated discreetly and confidentially, as practical and permitted by law.