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Dexian
Technical Support Specialist 2
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What they do
A Technical Support Engineer or Analyst provides technical support as a part of an organization's information technology department, or assists customers with technical issues related to computer or technology products. Helps to maintain company computer and phone networks and troubleshoot problems Helps clients diagnose and solve computer or technology system problems.
$53,704 / year median in Alabama
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Job Title:
IT Support /Technical Support Location:
BirminghamAL 35203
Duration:
36Months Contract Pay Range:
-$16-18/hr on W2 Summary of Position Duties This position is part of a contracted 24x7x365 staff that provides frontline computer systems and application diagnostics and support, along with being the primary communications channel between the customer, support personnel and management. Education& Experience Requirements Formal education in Computer Science or related IT field or equivalent experience is required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in both an oral and written manner. The successful candidate will be expected to work with other professionals such as coordinators, operating company transmission control center personnel and management in a team-oriented and sometimes stressful environment.
- Ability to apply excellent customer service skills
- Ability to meet Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Sarbanes-Oxley and other federal regulatory compliance requirements.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks based on criticality and operational impact to the Bulk Power system.
- Ability to follow and properly apply both Change Management processes and knowledge-based procedures
- Working knowledge of Windows based operating systems preferred
- Working knowledge of AIX or other UNIX based operating systems preferred
- Working knowledge of distributed computer networks is a plus.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with key customers
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as a part of rotating shift
- Critical thinking/Problem solving abilities Job Responsibilities
- Day to day monitoring of the primary SCADA and ancillary systems for health and availability
- Front line problem resolution and coordination of repairs with EMS Department Personnel and/or other company personnel
- Notification to key customers for the coordination of system outages and events that may impact other critical systems.
- Provide input to the Supervisor on continual process improvement and customer feedback
- Thoroughly track and document cases to completion with the help of EMS Department personnel
- Adhere to all Electronic and Physical access policies
- Day to day monitoring and support of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery systems Other Requirements
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Standards of Conduct must be understood and signed
- The successful candidate must adhere to client Separation Protocol
- The successful candidate must pass all requirements required by the client Insider Threat Program.
- Enhanced screening (background, drug screen, etc.) is required if you are selected.
- This position may be sequestered local to the control center as part of essential personnel requirements during severe inclement weather situations
- This position requires shift work.