Technology Support Specialist II

Gilder Search Group

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 27,552 - 31,684

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A national technology firm is looking for a Specialist in Technology Support II in Columbia, SC. This onsite role involves resolving technical issues, maintaining databases, and monitoring systems. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's or Associate degree in Computer Science or similar fields, possess strong customer service and problem-solving skills, and be familiar with Citrix, VPN, and Microsoft products. This position ensures continuous support in a fast-paced environment, with a salary range of $20 - $23 per hour.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • Proven customer service and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to provide technical training.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and restore technical services.
  • Maintain knowledge and call tracking databases.
  • Monitor systems to prevent outages.
  • Analyze data for business impact.
  • Perform administrative duties.

Skills

Strong customer service skills
Good problem solving skills
Technical advice and guidance
Understanding of basic technical problems
Industry’s business systems knowledge
Proficient computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related
Associate Degree in Computer Science or related
2 years of job related experience

Tools

Citrix
VPN
Microsoft Products (Outlook, Teams)

Job description

United Global Technologies -Columbia, SC, United States

Job Title: Specialist, Technology Support II

Duties: Actively resolve routine to moderately complex technical needs of customers by managing problems and suggesting solutions. Research, resolve and respond to requests received from customers. Ensure documentation and processes are current as business and technology changes evolve. May have an in-depth knowledge or experience in specific areas.

Responsibilities
  • 40% Troubleshoot and restore technical service and equipment problems by analyzing symptoms using documented processes. Complete customer requests and provide guidance in resolution of application, hardware, and software problems. Determine business impact of requests and escape to higher-level professionals when necessary.
  • 20% Maintain knowledge database and call tracking database to enhance quality of problem resolutions. Keep apprized of changes in technology and processes by ensuring knowledge and documentation is current and centralized.
  • 20% Proactively monitor various systems to catch problems before they become outages and to ensure the health and availability of systems, servers, network, etc.
  • 15% Analyze data to gain a better understanding of business impact. Conduct a gap analysis to respond to and align with customer business needs.
  • 5% Perform other job related administrative duties as needed.
Qualifications
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Good problem solving skills.
  • Able to provide technical advice, guidance, and informal training to customers using hardware and software programs.
  • Understands basic technical problems and solutions in relation to the business environment.
  • Understands the industry’s business systems and processes.
  • Proficient computer skills; able to maneuver through commonly used applications and systems used in the industry.
Education & Experience

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or job related degree. OR an Associate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree OR 2 years of job related work experience plus 2 years of technical help desk experience or other job related experience.

Required Work Experience: None.

Work Environment & Schedule

Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer within a technical help desk support center.

Schedule: Start Date: 03/16/2026; Estimated End Date: 02/28/2027; Hours Per Week: 40; Hours Per Day: 8.

Role is Onsite.

Credit check is required for this role. C2 eligibility is required.

Nice to Have
  • Citrix
  • VPN
  • Microsoft Products (Outlook, Teams)
Soft Skills
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Ability to troubleshoot.
  • Strong communication skills.
The Team
  • Two Supervisors
  • 17 technicians

Salary Range $20 - $23

Job # 1786

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