Associate Engineer

Associate Engineer, Field ServicesDo you have the CHOPS? IT Solutions lives its values: Client Success is Our Success, Hungry for the Journey, Ownership Thinking, Passionate Problem Solving, and Surrender the Ego. If your values align, we want you to be a part of a fast-growing Managed Service Provider specializing in providing high-end technology solutions to small and mid-market businesses. IT Solutions is a nationally recognized leader in the IT space, with over 25 years of experience and thousands of satisfied clients. Join and grow with us, as we continue to innovate new ways to help businesses Experience Excellence.The Associate Engineer, Field Services is part of the Managed Services team responsible for multiple clients onsite and handling escalated inquiries for the client's products and services. The ideal candidate is a dedicated, relentless problem solver who applies logic and an instinctive approach to resolving technical issues. At IT Solutions, most of our clients rely on us as their sole technological resource. This person should enjoy learning new technologies on the fly while solving diverse technical challenges. The candidate should understand the value of best practices and have the foresight to thoroughly consider all potential outcomes before making impactful changes. The ability to manage the stress of client-down situations is an absolute must, and it is paramount to always provide excellent customer service.ResponsibilitiesTravel onsite to the client office as defined to provide services. Days not spent traveling will be worked onsite at IT Solutions or, at times, working from home.Ability to install and configure workstations, laptops, printers, routers and other peripheral equipment.Answering technical service calls and creating customer tickets.Must have excellent troubleshooting skills, be able to triage a customer's issue, getting to the root of the problem in a timely matter and document issue(s).Provides phone and onsite support to end users with an enthusiastic attitude to analyze, troubleshoot and resolve issues to customer's satisfaction.Ensures creation of tickets and escalation to appropriate group(s).Analyzes and troubleshoots the logs and tracks the nature and resolution of problems and can perform all levels of routing incident analysis.Interact and work directly with multiple advanced technician groups and vendors to escalate technical issues, provide client updates, and drive incidents to resolution often collaborating between more than one group at a time.Work regularly with the client's internal service and project coordinators who assign tickets.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesConfident and comfortable with client facing activity.Strong oral and written communication skillsCommunicate effectively with internal team members, customers, clients, and stakeholders.Maintains the ability to stay organized and be detail oriented.Demonstrates a passion for solving problems or helping others and take the initiative in driving continuous improvement/execution excellence.Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to self-manage and multi-task effectively and accurately in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.Understanding of all Microsoft 365 offerings, as well as a basic understanding of Active Directory.Ability to troubleshoot and configure hardware such as printers, laptops, etc.Confident and comfortable with client facing activity.Strong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to lift at least 50 pounds and be comfortable with climbing up step ladders.ExperienceBachelor's Degree, or equivalent level of experience in related field3 years in a helpdesk role, triaging reported issues and incidents by customers.2+ years' work experience as a Network Administrator installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network, data center and security technologies.Experience managing or troubleshooting all Windows desktop and Windows Server (2012-Current) versions.Experience managing or troubleshooting with Office 365 Exchange online and Microsoft Exchange 2013-Current.Experience with any of the following firewalls and remote access VPNs: Cisco AnyConnect, Meraki, Sonicwall, Fortinet, etc.Experience with a ticketing system, such as ConnectWise ManageExperience with any of the following: ConnectWise, Solarwinds, Cisco Networking Products, Ubiquiti, Ruckus, Aruba, VMWare, Dell, and AdobeGood understanding of Active Directory: manipulating users/groups and doing Office 365 Administration.PC/Workstation migration and setupExperience working with and providing support utilizing Remote Management Tools.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsCompTIA A+, Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS certification, Cisco Certifications not required but would be a plusProficient in a recent version of Microsoft Office suiteMust have valid driver's license & reliable transportation. The majority of work is to be done at client offices across the Albuquerque, NM area (mileage will be reimbursed) with some work to be done from your home.Compensation PackageRich Medical and prescription plansDental & VisionPaid Holidays and Flexible Paid Time Off401K/401K Roth with Safe Harbor matchingStock Appreciation RightsCompany-paid life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insuranceCompany-paid mental health support & financial wellness servicesFSA for medical and dependent careHSA option with compatible medical planCompany-paid training, materials, and examsPerformance-based bonusesIT Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer that provides opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.