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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Support Specialist in Portsmouth - **Company:** Energy Jobline - **Location:** Portsmouth, NH, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Business Software, Microsoft Outlook, System Configuration, Data Cabling, Desktop Computing, Network Topologies, Networking Hardware, Microsoft PowerPoint, System Software, System Availability, Test Scripts, Communication Devices - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/technical-support-specialist-portsmouth-31153456 ## About the Role A. Three years' combined experience in the installation of IT equipment to include experience in the installation of all the following: a. Computers / CPU's b. Printers c. Scanners d. Data Cabling e. Basic software B. Experience utilizing Microsoft Work and Microsoft Excel C. General experience in the training of personnel in the use of installed equipment ## Description The Technical Support Specialist will work directly with customers to describe functionality, troubleshoot problems, monitor system availability, and resolve incidents. The position may interact with program application developers, trainers, and infrastructure support. The position will use a Sponsor's tool to manage tickets/support requests. The position must be able to accurately capture, categorize, and report trouble calls, suggested system enhancements, etc. The position may also support testing and process access requests. Technical Support Specialist will have the following areas of responsibility: A. Responsible for all customer and field maintenance support issues relative to NMCP IM/IT. B. Responsibilities include Management, Field Technical Support, Research and Development (new technologies) workstation/client support. C. Conduct site surveys, then assess and document current site configuration and user requirements. Design and optimize network topologies. D. Analyze existing requirements and prepare specification recommendations for hardware/software acquisitions. E. Prepare engineering plans and site installation Technical Design Packages. F. Develop hardware/software installation schedules. G. Prepare drawing documenting configuration changes at each site. H. Prepare site installation and test reports. I. Configure systems, communication devices, and peripheral equipment. J. Install network hardware/software. K. Train site personnel in proper use of recently installed hardware/software. L. Build specialized interconnecting cables. M. Troubleshoot system software problems and support users in overcoming difficulties with software. Review, test, and coordinate software updates and changes to verify correct operation and to instruct users in ways to maximize the benefits. N. Distribute and inform users about new procedures and policies established to improve system efficiency. Support user groups in planning for equipment locations and reallocations, which improve system productivity, and recommend reallocations to users when inefficiencies are identified. O. Support users in setting up new hardware systems including terminals, printers, and other inputs/output devices that interface with hardware. P. Run diagnostics at the microcomputer level and isolate hardware malfunctions at least to the workstation level. Q. Provide on-site user assistance for migration of data and to the operation of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access. ## Related Videos - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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