Network Analyst - OSC (Technical Customer Service Representative)

QTS Realty Trust; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Technical Customer Service Representative to manage phone interactions and provide technical support. This role requires strong analytical skills and customer service experience. Work will involve troubleshooting technical requests in a fast-paced environment, with various shifts to accommodate business needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation days

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Helpdesk, Application Support, Service Desk experience.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and multiple tasks.
• Experience in a customer-focused role in IT.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and respond to customer requests.
• Provide tier 1 technical support for troubleshooting.
• Manage tickets in the Incident Management System.

Skills

Customer satisfaction

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in Computer Science

Tools

ServiceNow

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Technical Customer Service Representative (Support Desk) page is loaded

Technical Customer Service Representative (Support Desk)

Apply locations Suwanee, GA time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R2025-0385

The Operations Service Center Network Analyst (Technical Customer Service Rep or TCSR) will be primarily responsible for managing the phone queue, projecting a professional company image through phone interaction, monitoring the alarm board, managing tickets in the Incident Management System, and troubleshooting technical requests. To resolve unique network and system-related challenges and promote growth in individual employee skill sets, other duties and responsibilities will be assigned by management as needed. Technical Customer Service Representatives will be evaluated quarterly/annually on their execution of their primary responsibilities and any secondary or added responsibilities.

The Operations Service Center is a 24/7/365 organization, which means the position requires shift work. The OSC staffs for business needs; therefore, your shift could change. This team is currently hiring for multiple shifts:

• First Shift:8 AM - 5 PM, days vary

• Second Shift:4 PM - 1 AM, days vary

• Third Shift:Midnight - 9 AM, days vary

Responsibilities:

• Answer phones and respond to customer/employee requests

• Provide tier 1 technical support to troubleshoot customer/employee issues

• Respond to internal Helpdesk support tickets

• Respond to alarms and take appropriate action to correct the problem or escalate based upon Operations Service Center policy

• Provide resolution or escalation for incidents as required by QTS Service Level Agreements

• Conduct basic troubleshooting and provide detailed notes when escalation is required

• Thorough understanding of QTS products and services; strong familiarity with respective service catalogs

• Identify opportunities for value-added process improvement

• Accountable for the status of created tickets, follow-through, resolution, and closure

• Create tickets in the Incident Management System (IMS) application for all incoming requests and escalate issues according to priority and type

• Follow up with customer inquiries not immediately resolved

• Consistently escalate issues to the appropriate party

• Consistent accurate judgment on ticket priority

• Consistent thorough understanding of requests and attention to detail (reassignment counts)

• Accountable for the status of created tickets, follow-through, resolution, and closure

• Follow up with non-operations departments to close out aging tickets

• Ensure that the 15/30 process is utilized for critical/high tickets with OSC engineers

Basic Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of Helpdesk, Application Support, Service Desk experience, over the phone or in-person
• Associate's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or other related field or equivalent professional experience
• One or more years of IT experience in a customer-focused role
• Experienced with or willing to learn the required software applications, including CA, ServiceNow, etc.
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of a broad array of systems and software troubleshooting is preferred
• Familiarity with routing and switching technologies, Domain Name Services (DNS), Firewall technologies
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more years of experience in a data center or similar mission-critical environment
• One or more of the following Certifications: CompTIA A+ , CompTIA Network, CompTIA Security+ Certification , Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals Certification , Microsoft Office Specialist Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to make reliable decisions during high-pressure situations
• Excellent verbal, written and listening skills along with the ability to take accurate notes
• Strong customer care and customer satisfaction capabilities
• Able to maintain a sense of urgency
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently as well being a strong team player
• Must be capable of handling multiple simultaneous tasks under pressure while maintaining strong customer service and a professional demeanor
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and refocus quickly

TOTAL REWARDS

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

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It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

And we’d like to invite you to join us.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers