Sr. System Support Analyst

Uprite Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Career and professional development

Strong team support

Growth opportunities

Generous benefits: medical, dental, V"

Job summary

Uprite Services seeks a Senior System Support Analyst to join a fast-paced service team. You will provide end-user support, hardware and server management, and thorough documentation for tickets and processes. Occasional client-site visits and on-call rotations are included in the role.

Responsibilities cover resolving desktop, networking, and 365-related issues, managing Active Directory, and coordinating with vendors. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in computer science or related field required.
• 4 years of experience in Information Technology or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in End User Support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-user support via phone, email, and on-site visits.
• Maintain and troubleshoot hardware, servers, and networking components.
• Document tickets, processes, and issues; ensure accurate time entries.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Root cause analysis

Escalation handling

On-call readiness

VPN/Remote access

Hyper-V

VMware vCenter/ESXi

Windows Server

Windows Desktop

Networking & firewall

Microsoft Exchange Administration

Microsoft 365 Administration

Valid driver's license

Education

Associate's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

MS365

Veeam

Hyper-V

VMware vCenter/ESXi

Job description

If you are an End User Support guru, like being a part of a team, and enjoy a fun and fast-paced environment, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Position Description

We are seeking a Senior System Support Analyst who will be an essential part of our service team. This position will provide client end user support, hardware support, server support, and client documentation. You will have opportunities to visit client sites and work directly with the client. Great customer service, the ability to adapt to changing challenges, being a team player, and great communication skills are essential.

This position provides client end user support, hardware support, server support, and client documentation maintenance. This position is also responsible for maintaining documentation of tickets, projects, processes, and issues. This position resolves escalations and issues with desktop, firewall, networking, hardware/windows servers, business applications, and advanced 365. This position supports Veeam backup/recovery and virtual machines on host servers, including adding/removing CPU, RAM, storage, support and addressing virtualization issues. This position is part of a 24x7 service team and requires on-call rotations.

End User Support (50%)

• Provide support to resolve client issues via phone, email, and on-site visits with MS365, Outlook, Spam Filtering, and Routing
• Resolve specific Line of Business Applications for clients (Financial, QuickBooks, Autodesk, Sage, Adobe)
• Provide MS365 Support (licensing management, business applications, office suite, azure)
• Provide technical support and guidance to resolve user’s technical issues
• Communicate with users utilizing a support ticketing system to assess the scope of the problem and resolve, as needed
• Determine the severity of an incident and take appropriate action to resolve or elevate as appropriate
• Update assigned tickets, resolving as required until completion
• Communicate with vendors on technical issues and resolve with client as appropriate

Hardware Support (15%)

• Set up PCs for new users or companies, updating existing user hardware, and imaging laptops/workstations
• Resolve and troubleshoot networking issues (switches, firewalls, wireless, and configuring VPN)
• Resolve client printing issues
• Installs or assists with the installation and set-up of new hardware, software, and peripheral equipment
• Coordinates service or replacement of defective products from vendors and manufacturers
• Maintains knowledge of technical innovations, trends, and best practices; makes recommendations for new hardware
• Gather defined needs, enter information into ticketing system to help prepare quotes for new hardware

Server Support (30%)

• Manage and maintain client’s Active Directory and NTFS Permissions for user administration
• Manage Group Policy administration for client domain including application installations, password management, and printer management
• Perform Line of Business Integrations to ensure applications perform efficiently with servers and workstations
• Manage domain renewals and SSL certificate renewals and implementation
• Provide client server hardware support.
• Install, update, troubleshoot, and patch software and applications to ensure efficient performance
• Conduct preventative maintenance activities, according to the recommended schedule for optimal performance

Documentation & Administrative Duties

• Create standardized documentation for line of business configurations, purchase approvals, passwords, and other client information.
• Drafts or revises internal processes and procedures
• Maintains logs of support services provided in the ticketing system
• Utilize time entry system to capture accurate time allocation
• Train L1 Analysts on new concepts and internal processes by reviewing and analyzing trouble tickets.
• Attend bi-weekly team meetings and company meetings, as needed.

Skills & Abilities

• Valid Drivers’ license and insurance
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment to get results and resolve customer needs.
• Ability to investigate and find the root cause of issues and follow through with corrective actions.
• Comfortable demanding excellence in self and team to ensure successful resolution of service requests
• Ability to act as a higher-level resource for escalation
• Ability to adapt/modify troubleshooting techniques to address the situation
• Knowledge of VPN/Remote access technologies
• Microsoft Hyper-V and VMWare vCenter/ESXi
• Windows Server
• Windows Desktop
• Networking and firewall administration
• Microsoft Exchange Administration
• Microsoft 365 Administration

Candidate Should Possess

• Associate's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent work experience
• 4 Years experience in Information Technology or related field
• 2+ Years experience in End User Support

Who We Are

Uprite is an award-winning, trusted technology partner, providing managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud and managed phone solutions to Texas businesses. Our exceptional team thrives within a high-performance culture. These 28 principles describe the daily behaviors that define our culture - We call it ... The Uprite Way

https://www.uprite.com/uprite-way/

To learn more about our company, visit https://www.uprite.com/.

What We Offer

We understand that our people are the most critical factor to our success. As a result, we value and invest in our people through:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Career and professional development
• Strong Team Support
• Growth Opportunity
• Generous Benefits Package That Includes:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401K Matching
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays

Uprite Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.