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HELP DESK TECHNICIAN
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What they do
A Help Desk Technician or Analyst provides technical support to computer users. Handles customer inquiries and works to resolve technical issues with computer hardware, software or networks. Provides customer support by phone, email, live chat or with screen sharing. May refer customers with complex system or application problems for more advanced technical support. Tracks help requests using a ticketing system.
$57,740 / year median in California
-12% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Technical customer service to employees is a major part of this position and requiring a self-motivated person who enjoys working with a wide variety of people daily. They must be good at providing remote support over the telephone and in person, and be consistently positive, patient, and professional with technical / non-technical employees, vendors, and co-workers.This is a hands-on technical role with the opportunity to grow ones IT skills in a growing and technically diverse Ventura based technology company.
Provide help-desk support and resolve problems to the satisfactory expectationsModify configurations, utilities, software settings, etc. for the local workstationsCollaborate with team-members in defining new organizational processes and hardware standardizationInstall, configure and maintain personal computers, file servers, network cabling, and other related equipment, devices and systems; adds or upgrades and configures disk drives, printers and related equipmentMaintain network security, including maintaining firewalls, configuring VPN, managing host security, file permissions, file system integrity, and adding and deleting usersTroubleshoots network, system and applications to identify malfunctions and other operational difficultiesIdentify recurring technical issues and propose solutions to address the root of the problemsIndependently investigate and implement solutions to technical issuesSolve technical help tickets submitted via phone, emailResponsible for the creation and termination of user logons within the network and email systems.
Maintenance of email accounts.
Maintain the laptop checkout pool systems.
Imaging and setup of new hardware.
Other duties may be assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
Associate degree in Computer Sciences/Information Systems OR experience of 2+ years performing help desk and network administration in a corporate environmentActive DirectoryAbility to communicate technical information to nontechnical personnelKnowledge of computer and/or network security systems, applications, procedures and techniquesSkill in organizing resources and establishing prioritiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to learn and support new systems and applicationsPreferred Qualifications:
Experience with ManageEngine Service DeskKnowledge of VoIP systems and telephony is desiredAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a dynamic environment.Linux/Unix experience preferredStrong attention to detailHighly self-motivated and self-directedStrong customer service orientationDuties may require being on call periodically and working outside normal working hours (Overtime paid during evenings and weekend)CompTia Security+ certificationSecret level security clearance or ability to obtainCompany SummaryJoin the VSolvit Team! Founded in 2006, VSolvit (pronounced 'We Solve It') is a technology services provider that specializes in cybersecurity, cloud computing, geographic information systems (GIS), business intelligence (BI) systems, data warehousing, engineering services, and custom database and application development. VSolvit is an award winning
WOSB, CA
CDB, MBE, WBE, and CMMI Level 3 certified company. We offer a customizable health benefits program that best meets the needs of its employees.Offering may include:
medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long and short-term disability and other insurance products, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401K Retirement Plan options, Tuition Reimbursement, and assorted voluntary benefits. Our goal is to grow together and enjoy the work that we do as a team.VSolvit LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Benefits
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance