Network Support Technician

Primary Function:
Provide technical software, hardware, and network problem resolution to clients. Our Support Technicians receive and responds to customer inquiries and requests for technical assistance via our unique management system.

Qualified candidate must have great customer service skills and able to work with wide range of personalities. This position requires the candidate to provide phone support and to travel around to various clients. The candidate must have great communication skills, over the phone or otherwise. Must be able to effectively perform root cause analysis, troubleshoot a wide variety of issues and document resolution methods when necessary.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to participate in rotating 24/7 on-call schedule to handle customer issues reported after business hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of consulting support experience. Must have demonstrated strong performance in prior roles, with increasing levels of responsibility and independence. Distinctive problem solving and analytical skills.
• Advanced knowledge of and troubleshooting skills with Windows desktop and server operating systems, Active Directory, Microsoft Office 2019 and 365 is a MUST.
• The ability to take ownership until the problem is resolved is a must. You need to be customer service focused, eager to expand knowledge, take on new challenges, be a self-starter. The qualified candidate will be expected to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with various utilities such as anti-virus, disk replication, and disk partitioning software.
• Good oral and written communication skills with an ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and effectively present information and respond to question from groups both inside and outside of the department.

Required Skills:

• Windows 10/11 Pro troubleshooting (DHCP issues, printer issues, file share permissions, Virus removal)
• Windows 2012/2016/2019/2022 Server
• Virtualization VMWare / Hyper-V
• Active Directory/Group Policy
• Microsoft Office 2019/2022 and Microsoft 365 applications
• Small-Medium Business Applications
• Enterprise level Antivirus and Backup Solutions (ESET, Trend Micro, Symantec, AVG, Sophos)
• Local Area Network (LAN)
• TCP/IP
• Network Attached Storage (NAS)
• Firewall/routers
• Virtual Private Network (VPN)
• Cisco Routing and Networking
• Wireless/Remote Access
• Network printers
• VOIP

Responsibilities Include:

• Network Discovery and Assessments
• Setup and maintenance of Windows Servers
• Implementation and maintenance of Microsoft 365 services
• Support Windows Servers & Active Directory
• Physical to Virtual Migrations, support, and maintenance
• Setup, configuration, and maintenance of Local Area Networks
• Configuration of Firewalls/Routers
• Troubleshoot LAN/WAN connectivity issues
• Troubleshoot internet connectivity problems
• Virus and spyware detection and removal
• Desktop support for multiple users in multiple locations
• Install and set up network printers
• Deploy VOIP Solutions

Not Required but Preferred Skills:

• Linux Operating Systems
• Associate / Bachelor Degree
• Certifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, stand/sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary:
Position will be Salary / Negotiable based on experience
Only local candidates will be considered as no relocation or per diem is available.
Candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check and drug screen.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Help desk: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43205

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000