Job Description
- Acts as next level resolution point from NOC Help Desk Agents, responding to requests for technical assistance, via phone, and electronically with ability to resolve more difficult Level 2 and 3 NOC issues using remote tools.
- Advises caller on appropriate next action plans.
- Logs all Help Desk interactions and follows standard NOC procedures.
- Main go-to for managing and solving escalated customer issues to diagnose and resolve.
- Researches questions using available information resources and advises on best practices.
- Assists in new hire training of NOC Help Desk Agents as needed.
- Provides training on updates to NOC processes and procedures.
- Updates process and procedure documentation (standard operating procedures) as needed.
- Stays current with system information, changes and updates; providing proactive recommendations.
- Becomes very familiar with each client and their respective environments.
- Maintains and expands customer relationships through exceptional responsive time.
- Delivers quality service while adhering to service level agreements (SLAs) in a fast-paced environment.
- Clearly communicates and follows expectations of all NOC engineering tasks.
- Creates/performs testing (regression, functionality, performance, etc.).
We Value:
- 4+ years of IT support or Systems Administration
- Strong knowledge of Network troubleshooting, including connectivity issues, locating IP or TCP/IP addresses, VPN software, supporting remote users.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve MS Outlook
- Support back-office hardware, printers, software, Web Applications, and other networks
- Familiarity with the fundamental principles of ITIL/SLA
- Multiple ticketing systems including Service Now, AutoTask, Zoho
- Networking principals (IP addressing, subnets, routing, switching)
- OS troubleshooting in Windows environment
- Antivirus, backups, and VMWare/Hyper-V virtualization
- Desktop and Server Operating Systems
- Firewalls such as FortiGate, SonicWall, Sophos
- Monitoring software such as Manage Engine, Nagios, and SolarWinds
- Proven troubleshooting methodology and a desire to solve challenges
- Ability to handle constantly changing flow of traffic; remain productive during slow times, handles multiple tasks effectively during busy times, exercises patience and professionalism during stressful situations.
- Creative with ability to think around problems and come up with creative solution
- Takes ownership and responsibility of an issues from start through to a successful resolution
- Microsoft Office skills to include creating presentations, creating documents in Word to included advanced formatting, creating spreadsheets to include the use of macros
- Outstanding customer skills, with the ability to empathize and professionally troubleshoot and resolve customer’s issue
- Good phone skills with ability to provide technical support over the phone in a professional manner
- Adaptable with ability to switch tasks based on shifting priorities
- Detail oriented with item-by-item focus, meticulous attention to detail with ability to create & update tickets in ticketing system and in composing, keying, and proofing professional business materials
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Judgment with ability to formulate opinions, compare and decide with good sense
- Understands the importance of handling and managing requests, issues, complaints and escalations professionally and with a sense of urgency.
- Understands the importance of regular follow up and status updates to customer and management on issues, complaints and escalations, and documents these actions in tickets.