Service Desk Engineer Tier 1

Resolution Technologies, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Resolution Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Service Engineer (Tier 1) to deliver timely, professional technical support to Consulting clients.

You will be the first contact for end users, troubleshoot common hardware, software, Microsoft 365, and networking issues, and ensure a high standard of customer experience. You will assess issues, resolve when possible, escalate complex problems, maintain ticket ownership, document steps, and meet SLA expectations.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of Help Desk, MSP, or customer service experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365, Active Directory/Entra ID, networking fundamentals, and remote support tools.
• Experience with ConnectWise or similar PSA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for inbound client requests via phone, email, and ticketing system.
• Diagnose and resolve first-level technical issues for Windows/macOS, Microsoft 365, printers, VPN, and networking.
• Escalate complex issues to Tier 2 or Tier 3 per SOPs and ticketing rules.
• Maintain thorough ticket documentation and SLA adherence.
• Provide professional, empathetic customer interactions and clear guidance.

Skills

Windows 10/11

Microsoft 365

Active Directory

Networking fundamentals

Remote support tools

Customer service

Tools

ConnectWise Manage

Job description

The Service Engineer (Tier 1) is responsible for delivering timely, professional, and high-quality technical support to our Consulting clients. This role serves as the first point of contact for end users seeking technical assistance and is responsible for troubleshooting common hardware, software, Microsoft 365, and networking issues while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

The Service Engineer (Tier 1) is expected to efficiently assess customer issues, resolve incidents whenever possible, and appropriately escalated more complex technical problems to higher-tier engineers. Success in this role requires strong customer service skills, excellent communication, attention to detail, and a commitment to following established processes and service standards.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring client satisfaction by maintaining ownership of support requests, communicating proactively with customers, and contributing to the overall success of the Service Desk.

Service Desk Operations

• Serve as the first point of contact for inbound client requests via phone, email, and ticketing system.
• Answer customer calls professionally, assess technical issues, and determine the appropriate resolution path.
• Troubleshoot and resolve common hardware, software, printer, Microsoft 365, password, workstation, mobile device, and basic network issues.
• Escalate incidents requiring advanced technical expertise to Tier 2 or Tier 3 engineers following established escalation procedures.
• Maintain ownership of assigned tickets until resolution or proper handoff.
• Ensure tickets are accurately documented, updated, and progressed according to company standards.
• Meet Service Level Agreement (SLA) expectations for response times, communication, and ticket resolution.
• Provide customers with timely updates throughout the lifecycle of every support request.
• Participate in daily ticket triage and assist in maintaining a healthy Service Desk queue.
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), documentation standards, and security policies.
• Assist with workstation setup, new user onboarding, and basic equipment deployment.
• Participate in the rotating on-call schedule as assigned.

Technical Support Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve first-level technical issues involving Windows/macOS workstations, Microsoft 365, email, printers, mobile devices, VPN, networking, and remote support tools.
• Perform basic troubleshooting before escalating issues.
• Monitor and review security alerts or suspicious activity and escal
• Review client outages and communicate appropriately with leadership and senior engineers.
• Assist with endpoint provisioning, software installations, updates, and system configuration.
• Document troubleshooting steps and resolutions to improve the knowledge base.

Customer Experience

• Deliver a professional, courteous, and positive support experience on every customer interaction.
• Demonstrate empathy, patience, and professionalism while resolving technical issues.
• Communicate technical information clearly to users with varying technical abilities.
• Keep customers informed with regular updates until issues are resolved.
• Build trust by taking ownership of customer issues and following through on commitments.
• Provide basic user education and training when appropriate.
• Work closely with Tier 2, Tier 3, Project Engineers, and leadership.
• Ask questions, seek guidance, and actively learn from senior engineers.
• Share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in team huddles, technical discussions, and training sessions.
• Support teammates during periods of high ticket volume.

Documentation & Process

• Maintain complete, accurate, and detailed ticket documentation.
• Record troubleshooting steps, customer communications, and resolutions.
• Follow documentation standards to ensure continuity of support.
• Contribute to knowledge base articles and internal documentation.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend improvements.
• Follow all security, compliance, and client confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of Help Desk, MSP, or customer service experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365, Active Directory/Entra ID, networking fundamentals, and remote support tools.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced MSP environment.
• Experience with ConnectWise Manage or similar PSA preferred.
• CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft Fundamentals, or equivalent experience is a plus.

Preferred Traits

• Positive, team-first attitude.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Curious with a desire to continuously learn.
• Calm and professional under pressure.
• Detail-oriented and process-driven.
• Adaptable to changing technologies.
• Demonstrates integrity and professionalism.

Performance Expectations

• Meets or exceeds SLA response times.
• Maintains high-quality ticket documentation.
• Demonstrates continuous technical growth.
• Escalates issues appropriately.
• Contributes positively to team collaboration.
• Delivers an exceptional customer experience.