IT Support Desk Engineer II

Signal Corps Regimental Association; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Technology Group is seeking an IT Support Desk Engineer II to provide desktop and application support, server and network admin tasks, and proactive maintenance in a managed services context. You will handle tickets, perform remote troubleshooting, and contribute to client infrastructure improvements.

The role requires strong customer service skills, experience with Windows endpoints, and familiarity with networking and security appliances.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in an IT service role, systems administration, and network administration.
• Experience troubleshooting Microsoft Windows endpoints in domain and workgroup environment.
• Customer service-oriented skillset
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server
• Basic knowledge of Mac OS
• Basic knowledge of network printers and antivirus software

Responsibilities

• Respond to auto generated ticket alerts both critical and non-critical.
• Monitor and work tickets in ticket system for client submitted requests.
• Acknowledge and respond to tickets based on Managed Services SLA.
• Be part of a phone call queue for client call in requests.
• Review monthly client reports and provide resolutions based on generated reports.
• Escalate tickets to internal departments and clients IT departments.
• Perform proactive maintenance duties such as switch/router/firewall upgrades and server patches.
• Remote application and hardware support for switches, routers, firewalls, servers, and storage.
• Monitor and analyze customer networks, systems, backups, and security appliances.
• Work with customer's primary field engineer to perform work on an as needed basis.
• From time to time, project manage internal department initiatives.
• Contribute and enhance internal department process/system documentation
• Maintain documentation of customer technical information
• Be part of an on call after hours/weekend rotation every 8-10 weeks
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Skills

Active Listening

Adaptability

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Time Management

Education

Associate degree in a technology-related field

Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field

Tools

Cisco networking

HP networking

Palo Alto firewalls

ConnectWise Manage

VMware

LogicMonitor

Job description

IT Support Desk Engineer II

Description

Heartland Technology Group

Description:

Position Summary:

This position provides a wide range of IT services from desktop & application support to basic administrative duties for servers, networking, and firewall equipment. This position is part of our managed services team and provides critical IT support for multiple Heartland customers. The ideal candidate will bring a good blend of technical and customer services skills to this fast-paced environment.

Roles And Responsibilities/ Essential Functions:

• Respond to auto generated ticket alerts both critical and non-critical.
• Monitor and work tickets in ticket system for client submitted requests.
• Acknowledge and respond to tickets based on Managed Services SLA.
• Be part of a phone call queue for client call in requests.
• Review monthly client reports and provide resolutions solutions based on generated reports.
• Escalate tickets to internal departments and clients IT departments.
• Perform proactive maintenance duties such as switch/firewall/routers upgrades, server patches, workstation patches, firewall rules, etc.
• Remote application and hardware support for switches, routers, firewalls, servers, and storage.
• Monitor and analyze customer networks, systems, backups, and security appliances.
• Work with customer's primary field engineer to perform work on an as needed basis.
• From time to time, project manage internal department initiatives.
• Contribute and enhance internal department process/system documentation
• Follow policies and procedures on a department and per client basis.
• Conduct training of customers or colleagues in both formal and informal environments.
• Maintain documentation of customer technical information as it relates to procedures, servers, applications, infrastructure, and remote support instructions.
• Be part of an on call after hours/weekend on call rotation every 8-10 weeks(additional compensation).
• Minimum of 75% utilization per fiscal year prorated based on start date. These requirements will be balanced against professional development and on the job training. Utilization metrics will be re-evaluated on an annual basis.
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Requirements:

Competencies:

• Active Listening Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Adaptability Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Assertiveness Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Conflict Resolution Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Decision Making Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Delegating Responsibility Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.
• Honesty / Integrity Ability to be truthful and be credible in the workplace.
• Innovative ability to look beyond the standard solutions
• Problem Solving Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Relationship Building Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Resource Management Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
• Strategic Planning ability to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which the long-range goals can be achieved.
• Time Management Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Required Experience:

• 3+ years' experience working in an IT service role, systems administration, and network administration.

Preferred Experience:

• 5 years' experience troubleshooting Microsoft Windows endpoints in domain and workgroup environment.
• 4+ years' experience working in a customer facing IT service role
• Advanced knowledge of the following: Network printing, Antivirus software packages, core server administration within Microsoft Windows Server, Mac OS, Mobile operating systems (apple iOS and Android).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows Desktop & Server Operating System.

Required Skills, Education And/ Or Certifications:

• Associate degree in a technology-related field or a combination of education and relevant experience
• Customer service-oriented skillset
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating System
• Basic knowledge of network printing
• Basic knowledge of Antivirus software packages
• Basic knowledge of core server administration within Microsoft Windows Server
• Basic knowledge of Mac OS
• Basic knowledge of mobile operating systems: Apple iOS and Android

Preferred Skills, Education And/ Or Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field.
• Three or more of the following certifications: A+, Network +, Server+, Microsoft O365 or Azure certifications, Cisco Certification Technician (CCT)
• Advanced knowledge of Cisco, HP, Palo Alto networking infrastructure, ConnectWise Manage and Automate, VMware, vSphere, and LogicMonitor, Veem Backup

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