Job Description
Customer Service Engineer - Reno, NV#26-00157
Fargo, ND
Onsite
Contract Job Description Duties Include:
Performing installation, configuration, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting tasks in support of IT customers. Frequently positioning self to set up and maintain computers and connect/pull cords from under desks and in server closets. Performing regular and repetitive unpacking, moving, and installation of IT equipment weighing up to 50 pounds (or greater with additional assistance). Frequently traversing around large VA site campuses while transporting equipment to various office buildings. Communicating directly with customers on-site to diagnose and resolve customer-related hardware/software issues utilizing the Service Now tool. Track and document all system changes, problems, issues, and work tasks within Service Now. Provisioning of newly procured endpoints, including desktops, laptops, printers, and mobile devices. Perform imaging, desktop support, adds/moves, and changes. Installing OS patches, patch removal (if applicable), OS upgrades, and Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf (COTS) software. Providing user management account support where Elevated Privileges (EP) may be required. Performing software application installation and configuration based on change order instructions. Utilizing log data and system administration tools to diagnose system hardware and software problems, repair, and re-configure or replace defective system components as indicated. Performing system monitoring and analysis on assigned systems to discover risks and inadequacies, and provide recommendations on the need for expansion, enhancement, or revision. Utilizing Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) and SCOM tools to troubleshoot performance issues and deploy software packages, including Scripting, McAfee, and other VA standard tools. Performing inventory functions to include managing pagers and turn-ins, including performing media sanitization, disposal, and/or turn-in of equipment. Performing routine audits of systems and software to determine utilization and adequacy for demand, and compliance with current hardware and software site license regulations and requirements. Performing general maintenance activities, printer deployment/repair, software installations, and equipment refreshes. May include occasionally pulling old cables from the server room as needed. Performing asset management to include asset inventory, audit and tracking, asset administration and reporting, integrated IT asset portfolio, and history and forecasting, automating the asset management process as necessary. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to achieve successful results with minimal guidance. Experience:
Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting a wide variety of systems and networks, including high volume/high availability systems. Must have knowledge of debugging protocols and processes. Experience with conducting routine system administration tasks and logging data in system admin logs. Ability to troubleshoot problems and issues identified by customers and implement corrective actions. HS diploma or GED and 8+ years of experience with system administration, or a BS degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or another engineering or technical discipline.
