Senior Support Technician

Verticalsol; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Open Paid-time-off Policy

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual Performance Reviews

Job summary

Verticalsol is hiring a Senior Support Technician to provide high-level support in Timonium and Frederick, MD. The ideal candidate will possess at least 3 years of technical experience and be skilled in Microsoft products, networking, and customer service.

This position encourages career growth, allowing technicians to learn and manage incidents effectively while maintaining a customer-oriented approach.

Benefits include competitive compensation, flexible work environment, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 3+ years technical experience preferred.
• Professional Information Technology Certifications are preferred.
• Previous customer support experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide all-around technology support for desktops and servers.
• Manage support incidents through phone, email, or customer portal.
• Support technical issues involving Microsoft applications.

Skills

Technical experience

Customer support

Knowledge of computer and networking fundamentals

Microsoft Office 365

RMM and PSA tools

Microsoft MCSA Certification

Education

Professional Information Technology Certifications

Tools

Connectwise Manage

Datto

Fortinet certifications

Job description

## Senior Support TechnicianApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Timonium, MD: Frederick, MDtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 12 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100151In 1986, Robert L. Nelson founded the information systems consulting firm of R.L. Nelson and Associates, Inc. (RLN) to serve businesses in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. RLN grew steadily over the years, delivering quality services to multinational Fortune 500 companies and many other privately and publicly held businesses throughout the eastern United States. In 2007, RLN joined forces with Vertical Solutions, a Pittsburgh-based IT services firm, to create Vertilocity – an R.L. Nelson and Associates Company. The combined service offering and expertise spurred additional growth, and the company opened a new office outside of Denver, Colorado in 2012. In 2021, Vertilocity joined HBK, where they found shared values around client relationships and service. Vertilocity now has locations in North Carolina, Colorado, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania as well as team members around the country. Continued growth requires talent, so we continue to seek capable, dedicated professionals in different capacities across our family of companies. Our recruits choose their career paths. We want you to excel in your career as part of a dynamic team, and we provide the support and the resources to help you succeed. The breadth and depth of experience we offer you is unique in the marketplace. Please read on to discover if you see yourself joining our team. In 1986, Robert L. Nelson founded the information systems consulting firm of R.L. Nelson and Associates, Inc. (RLN) to serve businesses in the area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. RLN grew steadily over the years, delivering quality services to multinational Fortune 500 companies and many other privately and publicly held businesses throughout the eastern United States. In 2007, RLN joined forces with Vertical Solutions, a Pittsburgh-based IT services firm, to create Vertilocity – an R.L. Nelson and Associates Company. The combined service offering and expertise spurred additional growth, and the company opened a new office outside of Denver, Colorado in 2012. In 2021, Vertilocity joined HBK, where they found shared values around client relationships and service. Vertilocity now has locations in North Carolina, Colorado, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania as well as team members around the country.Continued growth requires talent, so we continue to seek capable, dedicated professionals in different capacities across our family of companies. Our recruits choose their career paths. We want you to excel in your career as part of a dynamic team, and we provide the support and the resources to help you succeed. The breadth and depth of experience we offer you is unique in the marketplace. Please read on to discover if you see yourself joining our team as our newest Senior Support Technician.**SUMMARY**A Senior Support Technician will be expected to have experience in managing incidents using solid problem solving and a broad understanding of technology. An excellent Senior Support Technician must have strong IT skills and effectively communicate the problem and explain its solution. They must also be customer-oriented and patient in dealing with demanding customers. Being Senior in the support role, this position has a higher first call resolution and can provide assistance to Support Technicians.The goal is to create value for clients that will help preserve Vertilocity's reputation and business.Vertilocity's Support is far more dynamic than typical service desks, wherein our employees are provided the opportunity to learn and work on all aspects of our client's technology. In doing so, Vertilocity provides staff with the ability to advance in their career paths and skill-set. Vertilocity offers our Support Technicians a career, not a job. **QUALIFICATIONS:*** 3+ years technical experience preferred.* Professional Information Technology Certifications although not required are preferred.* Previous customer support or service experience.* Knowledge of computer and networking fundamentals.* Experience with basic Microsoft Products.* Experience with Office 365 products, services and management.* Experience with RMM and PSA tools; Connectwise Manage, Automate preferred.* Microsoft MCSA Certification.* Datto, Fortinet certifications a plus.**RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Senior Support on the Service Desk requires that the individual has solid all-around technology skills pertaining to desktops, servers, networking equipment, backup, disaster recovery, and available tools and technology utilized by Vertilocity.* At times, this role can be assigned project tasks based on the assessment of the Support Services Supervisor, Project Manager, or Network Administrator.* As with all Service desk Issues, the resource is expected to manage support incidents that come in via phone, email, or customer portal.* Monitor/manage system alerts and notifications and respond accordingly through service incidents.* Support technical issues involving Microsoft's core business applications and operating systems.* Support of disaster recovery solutions.* Installation and configuration of workstations.* Malware removal.* Configure users in a Microsoft Domain Environment.* Basic technical Support at the network level: WAN and LAN connectivity, routers, firewalls, and security.* Basic remote access solution implementation and Support: VPN access, Remote Desktop Services, Azure Virtual Desktops.* Installation and configuration of a variety of Line of Business Applications.* Support network printing and network printing issues.* Improve customer service, perception, and satisfaction.* Fast turnaround of client requests.* Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.* Ability to work on an individual basis while maintaining focus and productivity.* Work with the Network Administrator to ensure requests are routed to the proper resource to be resolved quickly and efficiently.* Escalate service requests that require a higher level of review and Support.* Enter time and expenses as they occur.* Understand our internal processes by completing assigned training materials and understanding SOP's.* Enter all work as service incidents as it occurs.* System documentation maintenance and review.* Communication with clients as required: keeping them informed of incident progress, notifying them of impending changes or agreed outages.**BENEFITS WE OFFER:** * Competitive Compensation.* Lucrative New Business & Employee Referral Bonuses.* Anniversary Bonus.* Open Paid-time-off Policy.* We provide a flexible work environment to offer work/life balance.* 401(k) plan with company match and Safe Harbor Contributions.* Medical, dental, and vision insurance.* Company Paid Life Insurance.* 9 Paid holidays.* Annual Performance Reviews.* And Much More...**Vertilocity provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.** **This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.**