What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Dept - Service Support Specialist I position at Phillips & Cohen Associates Ltd.?
Role Summary
The Service Support Specialist I is responsible for providing functional Tier 2 support, managing the lifecycle of incidents and service requests, and performing effective hardware and software troubleshooting.
Key Responsibilities
The Service Support Specialist I is responsible for providing functional Tier 2 support, managing the lifecycle of incidents and service requests, and performing effective hardware and software troubleshooting.
Key Responsibilities
- Service Desk: Manage the incident and service request queues, ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Handle complex service requests, including advanced user provisioning and resource access modifications.
- Incident Resolution: Resolve Tier 2 incidents involving network access (VPN/Wi-Fi), complex software installations/troubleshooting, and access to key enterprise applications.
- Computer Break/Fix: Deliver timely and effective technical support for software malfunctions and complex hardware issues (e.g., driver conflicts, hard drive diagnostics, operating system re-imaging).
- Monitoring & First Line of Support: Proactively monitor critical application logs and system performance metrics. Act as the initial point of contact for service alerts across networking, server, and platform teams, providing accurate triage before escalation.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify patterns in recurring incidents and actively contribute to the Problem Management process by documenting trends for analysis.
- Knowledge: Solid understanding of Active Directory/Entra ID, TCP/IP fundamentals, and troubleshooting corporate applications (e.g., ERP, CRM).
- Skills: Proficient in using ITSM tools and remote diagnostic utilities. Strong ability to prioritize conflicting demands and manage ticket workflow effectively.
- Training/Certifications: CompTIA A hardware or software, or ITIL Foundation training or certification, or
- Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate or equivalent is highly desired.
- Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
- Work Location: This is a 100% in-office position. Employees are expected to work on-site five days per week.
- 1-2 year of IT Service Desk and/or IT support experience in a corporate or enterprise environment preferred.
- Experience supporting Windows desktops, enterprise, applications, and ITSM ticketing systems is preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate’s degree in information technology or a related field preferred.
Salary : $22