Help Desk Support Engineer - Onsite Waltham/Burlington MA Area

Blue Mantis; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Mantis in Maine is seeking a seasoned Help Desk professional to provide first and second line support onsite. You will handle tickets via phone and web, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with engineers to resolve problems quickly.

The role requires 3–5 years of help desk experience, Azure AD/EntraID proficiency, and strong communication. You will document solutions, update KBs, and assist end users across Windows and macOS environments.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Help Desk support experience.
• 2-5 years of Microsoft Entra ID or Azure AD Experience.
• 1-3 years of prior Customer Service experience.
• Experience with providing technical assistance over the phone and customer facing interactions.
• Able to multi-task by working on multiple open tickets simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Resolve problems reported to Blue Mantis via phone, web tickets or direct escalations - 50%.
• Provide first/second level contact and problem resolution for customer issues
• Provide timely communication on issue status and resolution
• Maintain ticket updates for all reported incidents.
• Update and maintain Help Desk Documentation and knowledgebase articles - 20%.

Skills

Help desk experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Multi-tasking

Tools

Azure AD / Entra ID

Windows/macOS imaging

Office 365 Admin

VPN clients

Job description

Job Details

• Department: Blue Mantis


• Employment Type: Full Time


• Location: Onsite


• Workplace type: Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve problems reported to Blue Mantis via phone, web tickets or direct escalations - 50%


• Provide first/second level contact and problem resolution for customer issues


• Provide timely communication on issue status and resolution


• Maintain ticket updates for all reported incidents.


• Update and maintain Help Desk Documentation and knowledgebase articles - 20%


• Review and update Help Desk documentation as assigned


• Review and create KB articles


• Other functions as directed by management - 30% or as pre-determined by client's needs.


• Travel to remote sites with 45 minutes of the home office will be required one day a week.


• Answer phone calls entered into the call center by the SLA. Resolve or escalated as needed


• Acknowledge and work on incoming Help Desk web tickets by the set SLA. Resolve or elevate as needed.


• Work on tickets escalated by the level 1 engineers


• Create ticket and return calls to customer by the set SLA.


• Quickly and effectively communicate with customers within our SLA. Work with vendor to resolve issues when required


• Configure/image desktops or laptops


• 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


• Perform \"Walk-In\" activities for any employees that need technical assistance while onsite


• Work on client assigned projects related


• Continually maintain and improve customer environment documentation


• Research and contribute technical information to the knowledgebase

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 3-5 years of Help Desk support experience


• 2-5 years of Microsoft Entra ID or Azure AD Experience.


• 1-3 years of prior Customer Service experience


• Experience with providing technical assistance over the phone and customer facing interactions.


• 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.


• Windows/MacOS imaging and configuration

Proficient in at least three of the following

• Windows Operating system 10/11


• MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)


• Email support - Exchange/O365 Administration


• Azure/EntraID Active Directory Administration


• Autopilot/Intune experience is a nice to have, but not a requirement

Basic network support

• Understanding of domain/corporate IT environment 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

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

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.