Technical Support Analyst
*This is an on-site position – Candidates local to the Henrico area only, please
*This is a 2-month contract
Description:
- The Technical Support Specialist is responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of IT equipment as well as providing responsive troubleshooting and support for ongoing hardware software and network issues.
- This role serves as the primary point of contact for end-user technical assistance ensuring systems remain operational and staff can work with minimal disruption.
Responsibilities
- Equipment Installation Setup
- Install configure and deploy desktops laptops monitors printers and peripheral devices.
- Set up and configure operating systems software applications and user accounts for new and existing staff.
- Assist with the physical installation of networking equipment routers switches access points and cabling.
- Image and prepare devices according to organizational standards and security policies.
- Ongoing Technical Support
- Respond to help desk tickets phone calls and in-person requests in a timely and professional manner.
- Diagnose and resolve hardware software network connectivity and peripheral issues.
- Provide first- and second-level support escalating complex problems to senior IT staff or vendors when necessary.
- Support common business applications email systems and productivity software.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Working knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP DNS DHCP Wi-Fi and VPN technologies.
- Familiarity with device imaging deployment tools and system security best practices.
- Knowledge of help desk ticketing systems and IT service management workflows. Skills
- Effective troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with the ability to quickly identify and resolve technical issues.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical information in a user-friendly manner.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple requests and priorities.
- Skilled in customer service and maintaining a professional supportive demeanor with end users.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Ability to adapt to changing technology tools and organizational needs.
- Ability to lift and move IT equipment such as computers monitors and networking gear as required.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow security protocols when handling sensitive information.
Skills:
- Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi, and VPN technologies., Required 4 Years
- Familiarity with device imaging, deployment tools, and system security best practices. , Required 4 Years
- Knowledge of help desk ticketing systems and IT service management workflows. , Required 4 Years
- Effective troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve technical issues., Required 4 Years
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information in a user-friendly manner., Required 4 Years
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple requests and priorities., Required 4 Years
- Skilled in customer service and maintaining a professional, supportive demeanor with end users., Required 4 Years
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team., Required 4 Years
- Ability to adapt to changing technology, tools, and organizational needs, Highly desired 4 Years
- Ability to lift and move IT equipment, such as computers, monitors, and networking gear, as required., Required 4 Years
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow security protocols when handling sensitive information., Required 4 Years
- Experience with Helpspot as a ticketing system., Nice to have 2 Years
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