IT Technical Support Engineer
Job Description:
- Keep computer systems running smoothly and ensure users get the maximum benefit from them.
- Install and configure computer hardware operating systems and applications.
- Monitor and maintain computer systems and networks.
- Installing new software and hardware drivers and updating existing ones as needed.
- Logging all service requests and updating tickets as needed.
- Provide support in a face-to-face capacity, over the phone or via remote desktop software, helping staff or clients set up systems or resolve issues.
- Troubleshoot system and network problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults.
- Follow diagrams and written instructions to repair a fault or set up a system.
- Support the roll-out of new applications.
- Set up new users’ accounts and profiles and deal with password issues.
- Respond within agreed time limits to call-outs.
- Work continuously on a task until completion (or referral to third parties, if appropriate).
- Prioritize and manage many open cases at one time.
- Test and evaluate new technology.
Job Requirements:
- Proven work experience as a Technical Support Engineer, Desktop Support Engineer, IT Help Desk Technician or similar role.
- Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot basic technical issues.
- The ability to think logically
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Additional certification in Microsoft (MCSA), Cisco (CCNA)or similar technologies is a plus.
- Excellent listening and questioning skills, combined with the ability to interact
- Attention to detail.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or relevant field.
Preferred Experience:
- Microsoft Windows Desktop Environment 3 years (Preferred).
- Microsoft Windows Server Environment 3 years (Preferred).
- Active Directory