Incident Response Analyst I

Job Description Responsible for the initial analysis, and classification of customer cases, as well as following troubleshooting documentation to quickly assess the customer situation and expand if needed. The IT Specialist will also work with the customer through different types of media, to provide a superior customer experience through tactical troubleshooting, monitoring, and proactive incident resolution for Flexential's customer environments. A strong combination of technical analysis, troubleshooting, documentation skills, quick and friendly communication is vital to the IT Specialist role. Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Provides initial analysis and triage for incoming customer calls, monitoring alerts, and customer-submitted tickets. Establish friendly initial communications to customers to let them know we hear and understand what the request/incident, and set concise and clear expectations to the customers’ requests and incidents in a prompt manner. Document resolution and proactive status updates to technical issues clearly for customers and team members. Works closely with our Level 2 support team to stay current on technology trends and information technology concepts. Collaborate with customers and teammates to determine improvement areas in capabilities and processes. Resolve customer requests and incidents with a high sense of urgency and ownership. Be a team player focused on collective improvement and growth. Align to ITIL best practices. Work in a high‑paced work environment, prioritizing workloads and effectively working with vendors to create resolution. Required Qualifications Working knowledge of relevant operating systems. Attention to detail. Good organization, time management, and prioritization. Ability to troubleshoot and think critically. Effective communication skills, including phone etiquette, writing, and active listening. Great customer service skills. Thrives in a fast‑paced environment. Continually seeking new knowledge, curious by nature. Positive attitude with a strong sense of urgency and ownership of quality work deliverables. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or closely related field, or equivalent experience.

1. 3 years of system administration, network, or database administration experience.
2. 3 years of Customer Service experience.

Network+, Security+, and/or CCNA desired. MCP or MCSA preferred. Use of command line tools such as CMD, Telnet, SSH, GIT, SCP (PowerShell, Bash or VBScript language skills is a plus). Current experience applying troubleshooting techniques across various server, application, and network technologies including: Remote Desktop, SSH, FTP, Microsoft Server Technologies, VMWare or other virtualization technologies, Linux (or other *nix platforms), VLANs, ACLs, IP subnets, Networking and Switching concepts, Load Balancing, Firewall Configuration (Fortigate, Cisco ASA). Preferred Qualifications Positive attitude with a strong sense of urgency and ownership of quality work deliverables. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or closely related field, or equivalent experience.

1. 3 years of system administration, network, or database administration experience.
2. 3 years of Customer Service experience.

Network+, Security+, and/or CCNA desired. MCP or MCSA preferred. Physical Requirements Ability to sit for extended periods. Walk or stand for 50% of time. Moderate or advanced keyboard usage. Lift up to 50 lbs. Base Pay Range Hourly salary range offered for this position is estimated to $24.00 – $27.00 per hour, dependent on experience, location, and qualifications. Training Details Role includes a training period covering technical work, processes, and client communication to fully prepare you for success in the role. Duration: 3 months. Schedule: Day Shift (Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday). Shift Information: After training, your assigned shift will be based on business needs. Potential shift schedules: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM; Potential shift workdays: Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday. #LI-Hybrid. Benefits Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision. 401(k). Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). Life and AD&D. Short Term and Long-Term disability. Flex Paid Time Off (PTO). Leave of Absence. Employee Assistance Program. Wellness Program. Rewards and Recognition Program. Benefits are subject to change at the Company's discretion. EEOC Statement Flexential is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. E-Verify Flexential participates in the E-Verify program. Please contact HR for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Flexential