Skilled Services Technician

nttlimited; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Skilled Services Technician to provide on-site, remote, and telephonic support for client environments. The role involves installation, configuration, testing, and proactive maintenance of servers and network hardware, with escalation when needed.

You'll work with engineering teams to ensure quality solutions, maintain logs of repairs, and potentially lead small teams on-site. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential in a diverse, service-driven setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Vendor and product certification together with required vocational training preferred.
• A+ certification is beneficial, but not crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provides support when problems arise and maintains a log and/or list of all the required repairs.
• Carries out routine server and/or network maintenance tasks.
• Does setup and maintenance of backup systems for desktops and file servers.
• Engages with clients and may assist with software and hardware installation and break/fix function at levels of complexity requiring considerable judgement and initiative.
• Ensures the operational hardware and the associated software are installed on client sites.
• Tests installations and assist with fixing performance issues of installed software, escalating problems where applicable.
• Contributes to client engagement and the success of the team by working with the team to ensure a quality solution for the client.
• Proactively monitors the ITSM queues.
• May act as an informal team leader.
• Performs any other related task as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Client focus

Adaptability

Active Directory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

A+ certification beneficial

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Skilled Services Technician has solid relevant experience and is responsible for basic equipment setup and configuration of associated software at client sites.

This role collaborates and works closely with the engineering team to provide install and break/fix functions for clients and may also install and test both new software and/or hardware.

This role is required to maintain both servers and/or network hardware and will also diagnose and troubleshoot hardware failures and provide technical support, escalating unresolved issues when appropriate.

The Skilled Services Technician provides telephonic, remote, and on-site support to clients and often acts as an informal team leader.

Key responsibilities:

• Provides support when problems arise and maintains a log and/or list of all the required repairs.
• Carries out routine server and/or network maintenance tasks.
• Does setup and maintenance of backup systems for desktops and file servers.
• Engages with clients and may assist with software and hardware installation and break/fix function at levels of complexity requiring considerable judgement and initiative.
• Ensures the operational hardware and the associated software are installed on client sites.
• Tests installations and assist with fixing performance issues of installed software, escalating problems where applicable.
• Contributes to client engagement and the success of the team by working with the team to ensure a quality solution for the client.
• Proactively monitors the ITSM queues.
• May act as an informal team leader.
• Performs any other related task as required.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Displays excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate and work across different cultures and social groups.
• Ability to place the client at the forefront of all interactions, understanding their requirements and creating a positive client experience.
• Ability to adapt to different requirements/scenarios.
• Active Directory knowledge (moving of user/computers accounts between OUs/disabling computers).

Academic qualifications and certifications:

High school diploma or equivalent qualification. Relevant vendor and product certification together with the required vocational training completed preferred. A+ certification is beneficial, but not crucial.

Required experience:

Solid demonstrable related experience grained within a similar IT environment. Solid demonstrable related experience with the relevant operating systems on server platforms.

Workplace type :

On-site Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.

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