IT Desktop Support Technician

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Title: IT Desktop Support Technician

Location: Canton,NY

Duration: 12 Months with possibility of extension based on demand.

Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.

This position requires U.S. Citizens only to meet the DoD requirements

Description

• The Corporate Field Services Technician will provide technical assistance and support for incoming service requests/incidents related to computer systems, software, hardware and infrastructure both in-person and (at times) remotely at a manufacturing facility in the Canton NY (USA).
• This position requires the candidate to be available for on call 24/7 coverage.
• The candidate will possess an aptitude for working with Microsoft-based applications, with emphasis on Windows 7/10 and MS Office suites (2010/2013/2016/O365).
• Candidates will rely on internal training, previous knowledge, and informed judgment to identify, diagnose, and resolve or route tickets accurately and in accordance with documented processes.
• Performance is measured on a variety of key performance indicators, priority matrix comprehension/adherence, SLA, and customer service.
• The successful candidate will provide excellent customer service and adhere to all service management principles, documented processes, and team guidelines.
• This role requires the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of customers, team members, managers, and subject matter experts in-person.
• The Corporate Field Services technician will take ownership of follow up status and communicate progress regularly to both their customers and leadership (when requested).
• Excellent communication skills, prompt time-to-resolution/fulfillment, technical knowledge, organizational skills, and multitasking are necessary attributes to meet the expectations of the position.

Daily tasks include (but are not limited to):
o Active Directory Administration
o Limited support for corporate mobile devices
o Familiarity with cloud applications (OneDrive, Office365, etc.)
o Troubleshooting Cisco VPN connectivity
o Familiarity supporting Citrix connectivity
o Remediating Symantec Endpoint Protection
o Dameware remote connection/utilization
o Altiris Deployment server utilization
o Asset management skills
o Microsoft Edge and various browser(s) support
o Installation/configuration of various Adobe products
o Installation/configuration of Check Point endpoint client software
o Conference Room equipment
o Printer/driver troubleshooting & installation
o ServiceNow utilization
o Cisco WebEx service support
o Deployment/configuration of standard IP telephony
o Hardware ordering/deployment



Additional responsibilities may include:
o Documentation (records) management
o Knowledge base utilization
o Project interaction
o Customer scheduling/follow-ups
o End user equipment moves (disconnect/reconnect)
o Multi-team interaction and/or technical roundtable participation
o Standard device imaging via USB/PXE server(s)
o Smart-Hands tasks/functions outside of standard operational work


Prefer candidates with:

• Associates Degree (at least) OR 3-5 years IT experience
• Hardware Experience (beyond imaging/deployment)

Preferred Certifications:


- CompTIA IT Fundamentals


- CompTIA A+


- CompTIA Cloud+


- CompTIA Mobility+


- CompTIA Network+


- CompTIA Server+


Interview Process :

• One Round Video Panel Interview

Additional Information:

• The initial location of assignment is subject to change at any time given that Field Services operates and travels between various sites to facilitate end-user requests/issues.
• That said, the role may require some light travel as needed for event support and/or remote sites with customers needing assistance.
• The candidate may be considered for future development opportunities within the Service Line and possibly outside of the organization after a period of 1.5 to 2 years in the Field Services role.
• The primary role of the Field Services technician is to restore service, NOT root cause analysis.