Network Technician I - Hartford, CT

Serving as the first point of contact for company employees seeking technical assistance over the phone or email

• Performing on-premises and remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions
• Recognizing symptoms of different problems to direct internal company employees to the proper solutions.
• Improves company references by writing and maintaining documentation for internal Knowledge Base system.
• Maintain service level agreements for employee trouble tickets.
• Improves system performance by identifying problems and recommending changes.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and maintaining personal networks.
• Follow-up with clients to ensure issues are resolved
• Escalate issues to the next Tier with next level of difficulty

• Install, make changes, and repair computer hardware and software

• Accurately document activities in precise detail

• Interface and coordinate with external vendors to order hardware and software

Preferred but not required: Associate’s degree in a technology field or working on obtaining associate’s or bachelor’s degree in related field. Other formal certifications and/or training is also welcome.

Experience:

Basic knowledge of computer troubleshooting and network technologies. Prior helpdesk experience or IT troubleshooting in an enterprise environment is an asset.

Technical Skills:

• Ticketing systems: understanding of ticketing systems to track and manage requests

• Basic cybersecurity awareness: Basic understanding of general security precautions

• Troubleshooting: asking questions, implementing solutions, and testing outcomes

• Remote Access Tools: Understanding of remote access tools to interact with clients’ computers

• Microsoft Office 365: Proficiency with core Microsoft Office 365 Tools (Outlook, Power Point, Excel, and Word).

• Hardware & Software: Ability to diagnose and resolve common hardware and software technical issues

• Platforms: Familiarity with Windows 10, Windows 11, Android, and iOS.

Soft Skills:

• Communication: Proficient at clearly communicating technical concepts professionally and effectively.

• Adaptability: Able to adapt to changing goals and situations.

• Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively and maintain tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Able to handle multiple inquiries simultaneously.
• Problem Solving: Excellent logic and problem-solving abilities.
• Documentation: Detail oriented, able to record detailed notes on tickets, highly organized.

• Autonomy: Self-motivated and self-directed.

• Team Collaboration: Coordination with other team members to address complex issues.

• Professionalism: Upholding high standards of conduct and ethics in interactions with clients and colleagues.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Understanding of networking and firewalls, such as IP addressing, DNS, and DHCP.

• Knowledge and/or experience with VPN technology and configurations.

• Experience with administration of Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Intune, Autopilot, and/or Remote Desktop software.

• Experience creating and maintaining documentation.

• Skills in scripting and/or automation.

• Understanding of and experience with parking technology solutions would be an advantage.
• Microsoft training and certification or other formal IT education will be considered a strong asset.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, push and pull at least 10 pounds.

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