Network & Support Administrator - Tier 2
CentriServe I.T.
Full-time
Ocala, FL
Job description
Job Description
- Provide fast and useful technical assistance on computer systems. Answer queries on basic technical issues and offer advice to solve them.
- Must have good technical knowledge and be able to communicate effectively to understand the problem and explain its solution. Be customer-oriented and patient to deal with difficult customers.
- Create value for clients that will help preserve the company’s reputation and business.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance over the phone or email
- Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions
- Determine the best solution based on the issue and details provided by customers
- Walk the customer through the problem-solving process
- Direct unresolved issues to the next level of support personnel
- Provide accurate information on IT products or services
- Record events and problems and their resolution in the tickets
- Follow-up and update customer status and information
- Pass on any feedback or suggestions by customers to the appropriate internal team
- Identify and suggest possible improvements on procedures
Abilities - T2 technicians are proficient in all the requirements of a T1 knowledge base but also have knowledge and experience that allows for a more in-depth approach to resolving issues that may be persistent or ongoing
- Providing more in-depth solutions beyond the knowledge of T1 technicians – Understanding the ‘core’ functionality of the problem at hand to help understand where the root of the problem is.
- Remotely solving or repairing persistent software issues – Using key indicators during troubleshooting to identify and resolve repeatable problems. (Event/system log files, software log files, etc.)
- Perform diagnostic testing – Perform tests within the environment to help identify the ‘root’ cause of the issue.
- Understand and have functioning knowledge of Firewalls, Switches, VPN’s, LAN/WAN Communication and endpoint services.
- Install – Installation of new software, drivers or tools. Updates of existing software, drivers, or tools.
- System configuration changes, issues and troubleshooting
- System/application log review and understanding
- Desktop support – full administration
- Server support – basics that do not require Admin level consent
- Escalations - Escalations for issues affecting multiple systems, users but NOT an entire office.
- Active Directory administration – Troubleshooting GPO, Creating/editing containers, setting home directories, mapping drives, etc.
Daily Tasks
- Constantly and thoroughly work with Dispatch & Support Manager to ensure proper response time and workload management
- Meet all contact and Service SLA’s
- Manage completely accurate notes & time entries on ALL tickets
- 5 hour minimum of time – posted on the tickets / projects assigned
- Communicate all relative information to escalations and Support Manager
- Communicate all issues, pertinent updates, ideas, notes, etc.
- Attend all Internal / Customer Meetings as schedule permits
- Monitor and respond to alerts within Datto RMM
- Monitor/Verify Backups
- Monitor/Verify/Respond to AV installation and functionality
- Regular Network audits – Per site in Datto RMM
- Check widgets and other tools that pertain to job performance and ticketing
Training / Knowledge / Capabilities Needed
- T2 technicians often start to develop more experience and knowledge on specific portions of technology such as Networking, Security, Software, Programming, etc.
- Sophos Certification – Architect & Engineer
- CompTia A +
- CompTia Network +
- CompTia Security +
- CompTia Cloud +
- Google support technician certification
- Certified Network Associate (CNA)
- Prior MSP Experience highly recommended
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- IT: 3 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Ocala, FL 34470 (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ocala, FL 34470