Information Technology - Help Desk Technician I - CT, South Windsor - Job

RCN Capital; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A national private lender in Hartford, CT is seeking a Help Desk Technician I to provide first-level technical support, troubleshoot hardware and software problems, and assist users with technical inquiries. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits and an engaging work atmosphere are offered.

Benefits

Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision

401K with employer match

Free food and beverage program

Free onsite gym and laundry

Many other perks!

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1st level technical support.
• Respond to inquiries and resolve hardware/software issues.
• Document policies and procedures.

Skills

Multi-Tasking

Detail Oriented

Highly Collaborative

Self-Motivated

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Windows Workstation OS 10-Current Version

Microsoft 365 / Office 365

PowerShell

Microsoft Exchange Server

Job description

Overview

Information Technology - Help Desk Technician I - CT, South Windsor - Job

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RCN Capital, LLC is a national, direct private lender providing time-sensitive, bridge financing to real estate investors to fund the purchase of non-owner occupied residential and commercial properties, provide bridge loans, and provide real estate-backed lines of credit.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1st level technical support; answering support queries via service desk, phone, email, and web.
• Takes ownership of user problems and is proactive when dealing with user issues, and effectively escalating more in-depth issues as appropriate.
• Responds to inquiries from users and helps them resolve hardware or software problems.
• Responsible for issue logging, tracking, analysis, reporting and management.
• Maintains records and provides reporting on repairs, down time, changes and updates.
• Responsible for documenting policies & procedures, end-user documentation, installation instructions, network and system design documents, system & script documentation, and test plans.
• Assists in maintaining and administering software and hardware inventories and licensing.
• Installs, upgrades and configures network printing, directory structures, rights, security and software.
• Setup and configure new workstations and workstation related hardware and software.
• Maintain windows updates and security updates for all workstations.
• Assist in maintaining system backups.
• Maintain virus protection on all devices.
• Support users in the use of computer equipment by providing necessary training and advice.
• Ensure that customer expectations are met or exceeded.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with others, including various levels of management.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Provide 1st level technical support for our end users; answering support queries via service desk, phone, email, and web.

Required Skills

• Multi-Tasking: Ability to work on multiple deadline driven projects or issues simultaneously and with a keen sense of urgency.
• Multi-Task: Ability to work on a number of deadline driven project or issues simultaneously and with a strong sense of urgency. Agile and Flexible: Ability to quickly adapt to shifting priorities and identify activities required to ensure swift resolutions.
• Detail Oriented: Keen attention to detail in respect to configurations of system devices as well as software documentation.
• Highly Collaborative: Highly accountable and naturally works well with the team to seek innovation solutions.
• Self-Motivated: Able to thrive in a fast paced environment with minimal direction.
• Can lift up to 50lbs.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are a requirement.
• Strong personable customer skills are a requirement.
• Ability to work independently while managing time between support tickets and user support calls.
• Team Oriented: Recognizes importance of teamwork.
• Excellent analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Establish communication with supervisory and management personnel in order to report task and project status and issues related to server or computer maintenance and support.
• Ability to work independently while managing time between projects and user support calls.
• Ability to communicate with end users in order to identify computer or network related issues.
• Recognized teamwork skills are advantageous.
• CompTIA A+ and/or similar certifications taken into consideration
• CompTIA Network+

Required Experience

• Hardware support and troubleshooting
• Operating Systems
• Windows Workstation OS 10-Current Version
• Windows Server OS 2016-Current Version
• Network share and permission Management
• Microsoft 365 / Office 365 Platform
• Microsoft 365 / Office 365 Administration
• Exchange Online
• Teams
• SharePoint Online
• MDM / Intune
• Windows active directory management
• Imaging Technologies (e.g., Ghost, Microsoft Development Toolkit, etc.)
• Antivirus applications
• Capable of installing, configuring, and maintaining all current versions of Microsoft products in a networked environment.
• Network Fundamentals
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot computers and laptops.
• PC hardware set-up, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Virtual Desktop Technologies
• Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Windows 365 (W365)
• Printer support and troubleshooting
• Windows 2012-2022 server operating systems
• Degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or Engineering or at least 1-3 years\' experience supporting an enterprise level IT environment

Preferred Experience

• Advanced understanding of PC hardware set-up, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• BitLocker Encryption
• Microsoft Exchange Server
• PowerShell
• PowerBI
• Group Policy
• MFA/OTP
• VOIP Phone Systems
• VPN & RSA Deployment/Configuration
• Applications and Services
• - Citrix ShareFile
• - Barracuda Email Protection - Gateway, Impersonation Protection, Incident Response
• - SalesForce
• - Solar Winds Service Desk
• - ZoHo Desk
• - The Mortgage Office
• - HotDocs

Education

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent required
• Associates Degree or Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science (CS), Computer Information Systems (CIS) or related discipline preferred
• CompTIA A+ and/or similar certifications taken into consideration
• CompTIA Network+

Schedule

• Full time
• Monday-Friday, 9:00AM to 6:00PM

We Offer

• Competitive benefits including employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, among other programs
• 401K with employer match
• Free food and beverage program
• Free onsite gym and laundry
• Many other perks!

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