

Technical Support Analyst
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Seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Elite Technical Support Center team in supporting our Core Platform areas. Serves as the primary point of contact for users experiencing computer-related problems. Resolves technical problems in a call center/service desk environment. Uses exceptional customer service skills and technical knowledge gained from prior information technology experience to resolve issues surrounding installation, usage, and training on software and/or hardware products.
The ideal candidate is someone with strong customer service skills, a team-oriented mentality with a natural ability to fit into our dynamic culture.
KEY RESPONSIBITIES:
- IT Support
- Take incoming requests for support via phone, gather information from end user, create trouble ticket, resolve the issue if feasible, or escalate the ticket.
- Contact user for follow up to confirm resolution, gather additional information, or provide updated information using ticketing system.
- Provide daily support to users of various computer systems including answering questions, analyzing problems, and quickly forming solutions to return systems to proper operation.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with end users, colleagues, and management to quickly resolve issues and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Install and maintain hardware, software, and other equipment to meet client requirements, routinely observe operational performance, and install security patches and updates when necessary.
- Maintain detailed records of daily interactions with customers, installation activities, reported issues, and completed solutions along with any further actions required of management or repair personnel.
- Develop training manuals and troubleshooting procedures to help both support personnel and end users interact properly with hardware and software.
- Collaborate with technical staff and clients to establish goals and objectives for system improvements and upgrades.
- Create and implement new processes to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction while reducing costs.
- Quickly identify problems, form solutions, and execute step-by-step troubleshooting procedures
- Provide daily support to users of various computer systems including answering questions, analyzing problems, and quickly forming solutions to return systems to proper operation.
- Provide off-hours support as required to perform job functions and ensure service delivery
- Work with other IT departments and act as onsite troubleshooting resource for hardware and networking equipment.
- Support Center Reporting – Generate reports on daily basis – number of tickets opened/closed, current status of tickets, customer impacts, root cause analysis documents, and other reports as applicable.
• Documentation –
- Identify gaps and assist in development and maintenance of Support Services and end user documentation* (SharePoint / Wiki / MS teams knowledge a plus)
- Modify and create knowledgebase entries
• Hardware/Software support and deployment
- Install and configure desktops, laptops, and servers to specifications
- Perform ongoing upgrades and patches as required
- Evaluate out of date hardware and assist in preparation for disposal/donation
- Security Awareness – Understanding of security impacts of end user requests and ensure adherence to company guidelines
General Job Functions
- Assist in development of departmental policies and procedures
- Define and assist in deployment of Process Improvements
- Assist in continuous development of Support Services procedures
- Interacts with vendors, purchases or returns items and coordinates warranty issues in order to procure requested items and resolve service issues
- Identifies deficiencies; communicates and coordinates improvement efforts to increase Service Desk efficiency.
- Develops and continually updates training material for new and existing Service Desk staff.
- Maintains high level of technical skill in field of expertise.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least 3-4 years working experience in the IT field
- Solid Understanding of ITIL Frameworks
- Experience and knowledge with creating and abiding by Service Level Agreements (SLA) *
- Knowledge of ITSM tools (BMC, Cherwell, LabTech)
- Experience with enterprise Systems Management tools such as BMC Client Management. LANDesk or Microsoft SCCM is a plus.
- Technical Certifications; A+, MCSE, MCTS, MCITP, HDI, ITIL is a plus
- Must have hands on experience in handling Phone based support activities for 1000+ user base
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent client service skills in a demanding, deadline-driven environment
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft operating systems, HP/Dell hardware and desktop & Enterprise based software
- Experience working with company applications, development policies, and procedures
- Experience working with company software and hardware products and related business issues that may impact overall business plans
Preferred Skill Sets
- Mortgage or Finance Background (nice to have)
- Dell Hardware Experience
- Amazon Workspace (virtual desktop)
- Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication
- Strong O365, Office 2016, Microsoft Outlook, Skype, Microsoft Teams
- BitLocker Encryption
- Cisco VPN AnyConnect client
- RSA Authentication Manager
- Interactive Client (i3) (nice to have)
- Group Policy / Active Directory Understanding
- Polycom desktop/conference phones (e.g. VVX 400, IP Sound station IP 7000)
- Application install experience with App development tools (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, Monarch)
- Printer Management (building print queues, configuring multifunction printers (e.g. Xerox, Ricoh, Savin)
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Benefits
Career development and advancement
Working at Freedom, you have the chance to invest in yourself. From on-the-job training to advancement opportunities, and from tuition assistance to our annual internal leadership conference, we’re focused on upskilling, achieving, and celebrating.
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We run huge company-sponsored donation events and contests, as well as offer paid volunteer time so you can commit your support to the causes which you care about most.
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We offer ample paid time off including multiple paid holidays — because your downtime and well-being are just as important to us as your time in work mode.
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Our salaries are competitive — rewarding your experiences, contributions, and hard work. We also have a 401K plan which provides a matching contribution.
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Medical
We offer several medical benefits plans and options to choose from including dental, vision, disability and life insurance, dependent care and flexible spending.
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