IT Help Desk Specialist: Tier 1 Support & Troubleshooting

Lorien; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorien is seeking a Tech Support Specialist in Tallahassee, FL, to serve as the first line of IT support for end users. The role handles tickets by phone and email, troubleshooting computer, printer, software, and network issues with emphasis on Windows OS and Active Directory environments.

Qualifications include 1–2 years of end-user IT support, DNS/DHCP understanding, and Office 365 experience. Certifications such as ITIL, A+, Net+ are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Associates in Information Technology preferred, but not required.
• 1-2 years providing IT support to end users.
• Understanding of networking services such as DNS, DHCP, and ability to troubleshoot basic connectivity problems.
• Experience with administration of Active Directory, implementing and troubleshooting Group Policy, and AD topologies.
• Experience with Office 365 administration and the Office product suite.
• General knowledge of electronics, PC architecture and operating systems.
• Experience with current Windows OS.
• Proven expertise in Remote Desktop Management, PC troubleshooting, configuration and maintenance and printer troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of a range of diagnostic utilities, including application error and system event logs review to include ping, traceroute, ipconfig, and PsExec.
• Understanding of VoIP technologies, including administration and troubleshooting.
• Currently hold or be willing and able toobtainthefollowingcertificationswithindesignatedtimeframeafteronboarding: ITIL Foundation, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Net+.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Resourceful and able to take initiative in a dynamic environment.
• Apply system analysis techniques to resolve technical problems with computer hardware, software, mobile devices, and telecommunication systems.
• Triage and resolve Tier 1 requests and develop an understanding of Tier 2 & 3 escalation process.
• Effectively test fixes to ensure issues have been adequately resolved.
• Perform post-resolution follow-ups to ensure problem resolution.
• Fully document all pertinent end user identification including name, department, contact information, etc. as well as ensure that all call resolution notes are entered appropriately.
• Configure, maintain, test, and document Help Desk specific applications and knowledge base as well as document and monitor incident and work requests per departmental
• Ability to solve problems independently or collaboratively with Help Desk colleagues.
• Answer, evaluate, and prioritize incoming requests for
• Fulfill routine communication requirements, including system documentation and status reporting
• Utilize Help Desk Ticketing system to document and manage client requests and issues
• Provide training to end users as needed on any supported Microsoft technologies or contract specific applications.
• Ability to follow and adhere to simple and complex instructions, including SOP's
• Create and update procedural documentation
• Scheduled shifts, 7am-4pm Mon-Fri; 9am-6pm Mon-Fri; 3pm-12am Mon-Fri
• Potential to work weekends and holidays
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide first level IT support via phone and email to end users.
• Troubleshoot and resolve computer, printer, software, and network issues.
• Document issues and resolutions and track progress in the ticketing system.
• Escalate complex problems to Tier 2 and Tier 3 as needed.
• Test fixes and verify problem resolution with users.
• Communicate status updates and follow up after resolutions.

Skills

First-level support

DNS/DHCP basics

Remote Desktop

Printer troubleshooting

Windows OS knowledge

Office 365 administration

Education

Associate degree in Information Technology (preferred)

1-2 years IT support experience

Tools

Active Directory

Group Policy

Office 365 suite

Diagnostics utilities (ping, traceroute, ipconfig, PsExec)

VoIP technologies administration

Job description

Lorien is seeking a Tech Support Specialist in Tallahassee, FL, to serve as the first line of IT support for end users. The role handles tickets by phone and email, troubleshooting computer, printer, software, and network issues with emphasis on Windows OS and Active Directory environments.

Qualifications include 1–2 years of end-user IT support, DNS/DHCP understanding, and Office 365 experience. Certifications such as ITIL, A+, Net+ are encouraged.