Support Technician

Allied Consultants, Inc. is an Austin-based firm which has for 32 years been a premier provider of technical and business professionals to clients in Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced Desktop Support Engineer to be a key resource on a technical services team.

Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan.
Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law.  Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check
Allied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.

The client requires the services of Desktop Support Technical Lead referred to as Worker, who meets the general qualification of Technical Support Specialist level 3 and the specifications outlined in this document for the client.

We are looking for a Level 2 Desktop Support Engineer to provide technical assistance to our customers. You will help install, upgrade and troubleshoot hardware and software systems. Your primary responsibilities will be in Incident and Problem Managements. This position will be working with 1 the End User Compute Engineering team which is responsible for creation and deployment of packages and images to all workstations, laptops and tablets using SCCM 2.

Worker will perform these Tasks:

• Address user tickets regarding hardware, software and networking issues on end-user devices.
• Walk customers through installing and computer peripherals.
• Ask targeted questions to diagnose problems.
• Guide users with simple, step-by-step instructions.
• Conduct remote troubleshooting.
• Test alternative pathways until you resolve an issue.
• Record technical issues and solutions in logs.
• Direct unresolved issues to the next level of support personnel.
• Follow up with clients to ensure their systems are functional.
• Report customer feedback and potential product requests.
• Help create technical documentation and manuals.
• Create Knowledge Area Articles (Kas) to increase resolution on Level 1
• Monitor performance metrics to ensure all metrics are met.
• Build relationship with L1/L2 and other technical teams.
• Identify opportunities for continual service improvement.
• Identify and resolve problems

Minimum (Required):

Years

Skills/Experience

8+

Proven work experience as a Desktop Support, Technical Support Engineer or similar role

8+

Hands-on experience with Windows/Linux/Mac OS environments.

8+

Working knowledge of office automation products and computer peripherals, like printers and scanners

8+

Knowledge of network security practices and anti-virus programs.

8+

Ability to perform remote troubleshooting and provide clear instructions.

8+

Excellent problem-solving and multitasking skills.

8+

Customer-oriented attitude.

8+

BSc in Computer Science or relevant field

8+

Desktop support

2

Years’ experience in cloud/virtual computing environment.

2

Years’ experience in problem management.

Preferred (Optional):

Years

Skills/Experience

ITIL Certified

MCSA/MSCE Certified

Comptia A+ and other technical certifications recommended.

Experience with SharePoint access controls.

Strong written and oral communication skills.