Service Desk Associate III

<p style="margin-top:0px"><span style="">SUMMARY</span><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><span lang="EN-US">We are looking for an experienced <b>Service Desk Associate III</b> who can solve complex, third tier trouble tickets for end users.<span style="">  </span>This person is an excellent communicator who works well in a Team based environment and can manage working on multiple trouble tickets at once and be a mentor to others.<span style="">  </span>The Level III Associate is an expert at troubleshooting hardware and software issues with Microsoft Windows, Mac and mobile devices and possesses strong knowledge of networking, servers, and virtualization technologies.<span style="">  </span>As the highest tier of escalation, the Level III Associate must be capable of ultimately resolving all issues without the safety net of further escalation.<span style="">  </span>Often the issues must be raised with the Network Operations Center and third-party application vendors, but the ownership of the issue remains with the Level III Associate to the end.</span><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><span lang="EN-US">Communication with clients and coworkers is mostly telephone, chat and video chat based. Work hours are fixed with designated start and end times.<span style="">  </span>Working from home and from office is flexible based on ability to maintain productivity.<span style="">  </span></span><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><span lang="EN-US"> </span><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b style=""><span style="font-size:12pt">JOB RESPONSIBILITIES</span></b><br></p><ul><li><span><span lang="EN-US">Answer third tier escalated trouble requests for clients via telephone, email, chat, and video chat.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span lang="EN-US">Provide technical support to end users on Windows, Mac, and mobile devices.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span lang="EN-US">Assist Level 1 and 2 technicians with issues and be a mentor who is eager to help others grow to your level.<span style=""> </span></span><br></span></li><li><span><span lang="EN-US">Work independently and serve as the highest and final tier of escalation.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span lang="EN-US">Maintain SLAs to meet resolution and follow up metrics on all assigned tickets.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span lang="EN-US">Keep detailed, accurate work notes and time entries updated in real time throughout the day as work is performed.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span lang="EN-US">Keep client documentation up to date immediately as changes are made.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span lang="EN-US">Install, configure, and test workstation hardware.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span lang="EN-US">Configure file permissions, print services, remote access connections.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span lang="EN-US">Troubleshoot wired and wireless networking issues remotely.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span lang="EN-US">Perform advanced administration of enterprise email applications, including add/remove users and groups, configure calendar/folder/mailbox permissions, mail forwarding, aliases, and Outlook clients.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span lang="EN-US">Work with vendors and Clients to troubleshoot third-party applications.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span lang="EN-US">Troubleshoot issues and find creative solutions for Clients working with Microsoft Office and other productivity and line of business applications.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span lang="EN-US">Troubleshoot advanced Office 365 issues (Teams, SharePoint, Advanced Threat Protection, Power BI and Intune)</span><br></span></li><li><span><span lang="EN-US">Live the core values of the company in all facets of the job and in your interactions and communications with others both internal and external.</span><br></span></li><ul><li><span><span lang="EN-US">Care Deeply – You can never spend too much time thinking about and worrying about the Client.<span style=""> </span>The quality of our service begins and ends with caring.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span lang="EN-US">Innovate Relentlessly – There is always a way to improve.<span style="">  </span>Provide new ideas and look for a better way.<span style="">  </span>Remember there is always a first way to do the impossible.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span lang="EN-US">Service Sincerely – Our Client’s interests come first.<span style="">  </span>Replace self-pride with pride in client satisfaction.<span style="">  </span>Sincerity results in success.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span lang="EN-US">Collaborate Feverishly – Build bridges with your peers, partners and clients.<span style="">  </span>They are a treasured resource, crucial to your success.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span lang="EN-US">Listen Earnestly – When we listed to understand, not to reply, we share ideas and can then execute successfully for our clients.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span lang="EN-US">Improve Eternally – If we do not learn, we’ll always be in the same place.<span style="">  </span>Continuous development of your knowledge and skills is our sustainable competitive advantage.</span><br></span></li></ul></ul><p style="margin-top:0px"><span lang="EN-US"> </span><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b style=""><span style="font-size:12pt">QUALIFICATIONS</span></b><br></p><ul><li><span><span style="">5+ years of customer service to IT end users</span><br></span></li><li><span><span style="">5+ years with computer hardware, software, and operating systems</span><br></span></li><li><span><span style="">5+ years with networking including firewalls, switches, routers, wireless access points.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span style="">5+ years Microsoft Office suite including Excel formulas, mail merges, Outlook profiles, contacts, groups, and mailbox rules.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span style="">Prior experience in a Managed Services Provider (MSP) environment and/or IT consulting experience.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span style="">Highly organized and able to multi-task in extremely stressful situations</span><br></span></li><li><span><span style="">Ability to quickly learn new technologies using self-study materials and intuition.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span style="">Ability to articulate technical information clearly and simply to non-technical people.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span style="">Self-motivated, self-starting, and self-directed.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span style="">Ability to work well on a team and independently.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span style="">A+, Network +, CCNA, Microsoft certifications</span><br></span></li></ul><p style="margin-top:0px"><span style=""> </span><br></p><p style="margin-top:0px"><b style=""><span style="font-size:12pt">JOB REQUIREMENTS</span></b><br></p><ul><li><span><span style="">Should be willing to accept a long-term work-from-home arrangement.</span><br></span></li><li><span><span style="">Should be amenable to a permanent day shift schedule.</span><br></span></li></ul><p 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