Under general supervision, responds, researches, and resolves user questions and system problems. Provides quick and efficient technical support to minimize the disruption of business due to systems problems. Coordinates the escalation of technical problems to other IT areas when needed. May also be responsible for installing and setting up hardware, software, and other computer devices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides support to end users for computer application, system, device, access and hardware issues.
- Identifies, researches and resolves the most complex technical problems and ensures correct operation of personal computer.
- Works on tickets and escalates to different support areas, depending on the requirement received.
- Responds to telephone, email and online requests for technical support.
- Documents, tracks, and monitors the problem using applicable systems and tools.
- Coordinates with other teams or specialists to resolve an issue. May be responsible for the resolution of escalated issues of higher difficulty.
- Evaluates user needs, defines technical problems, and works with engineering/ development staff to determine solutions.
- Assists customer in implementing solutions.
- Performs ongoing activities to maintain and enhance overall system performance.
- Works on projects/ matters of limited complexity in support role
- Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs computer systems, hardware, and computer peripherals.
- May perform system setups for new hires.
- May train, coach, or assist less experiences team members.
- Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function.
- Participates in the on-call rotation which will include weekends and holidays.
Technical knowledge and Skills required:
- General working knowledge of desktop applications and concepts such as MS-Office, patch management understanding, networking concepts, file and print shares, and active directory.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal/written communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
- Must be able to work weekends, holidays and cover other Information Technology shifts when necessary.
- Self starter, initiative, dependable.
- Must be accurate and detail oriented.
- Familiarity with Financial Institution terms and procedures preferred.
- 2+ years of experience with PC support in a Windows environment.
- Advanced experience with Windows Operation System and desktop support/maintenance.
- IT related Certification (i.e. MTA, MCSA, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network +) preferred.