Remote IT Support Desk Engineer I

Heartland Business Systems; West Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT Services is seeking a Remote IT Support Desk Engineer I to provide critical support for multiple customers. This full-time role involves technical and customer service skills, including troubleshooting Microsoft Windows and providing remote hardware support. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a technology-related field or equivalent experience and a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience troubleshooting Microsoft Windows endpoints.
• 1-2 years’ experience providing end user support.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive maintenance duties on servers and networks.
• Provide remote application and hardware support.
• Monitor and analyze customer networks and systems.

Skills

Active Listening

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Associate degree in a technology-related field

Tools

Microsoft Windows Operating Systems

Microsoft Admin Portals

Office hardware

Job description

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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.

Job Type

Full-time

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:

• 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 proactive maintenance duties such as switch/firewall/routers upgrades, server patches, workstation patches, firewall rules, etc.
• Remote application and hardware support for workstations, 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.
• Contribute and enhance internal department process/system documentation.
• Follow policies and procedures on a department and per client basis.
• Monitor email and phone for client communications and respond in a timely manner.
• Maintain up to date records of customer technical information as it relates to servers, applications, infrastructure, and remote support instructions.
• Be part of an on-call after-hours rotation with other members of the team one (1) week at a time.
• Ability to travel to customer sites to provide end user support.
• 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:

• 1-2 years’ experience troubleshooting Microsoft Windows endpoints in domain environments
• 1-2 years’ experience providing end user support for Microsoft Admin Portals, Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, workstations and servers
• Working knowledge of office hardware, with the ability to troubleshoot issues related to network printers, phone systems, and other business-critical equipment
  
  

Preferred Experience:

• 1-2 years’ experience working in IT service desk role
• 1-2 years’ experience working in a customer facing IT consulting role
• 1-2 years’ experience in systems administration
• 1-2 years’ experience in network administration
  
  

Required Skills, Education and/ or Certifications:

• Associate degree in a technology-related field or a combination of education and relevant experience
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with a customer-focused approach to resolving technical issues
• Proven experience effectively addressing customer concerns through clear communication and a service-first mindset
• Basic knowledge of Mac OS and mobile operating systems: Apple iOS and Android
  
  

Preferred Skills, Education and/ or Certifications:

• One or more of the following certifications: A+, Network +, Server+, Microsoft O365 or Azure certifications, Cisco Certification Technician (CCT)
• Knowledge of Cisco, HP networking infrastructure, ConnectWise, Manage, Automate, VMware, vSphere, and LogicMonitor
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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