System Support Analyst

This position provides client end user support, hardware support, server support, and client documentation maintenance. This position is also responsible for maintaining documentation of tickets, projects, processes, and issues. This position resolves escalations and issues with desktop, firewall, networking, hardware/windows servers, business applications, and advanced 365. This position supports Veeam backup/recovery and virtual machines on host servers, including adding/removing CPU, RAM, storage, support and addressing virtualization issues. This position is part of a 24x7 service team and requires on-call rotations.

End User Support (50%)

• Provide support to resolve client issues via phone, email, and on-site visits with MS365, Outlook, Spam Filtering, and Routing.
• Resolve specific Line of Business Applications for clients (Financial, QuickBooks, Autodesk, Sage, Adobe)
• Provide MS365 Support (licensing management, business applications, office suite, azure)
• Provide technical support and guidance to resolve user’s technical issues.
• Communicate with users utilizing a support ticketing system to assess the scope of the problem and resolve, as needed.
• Determine the severity of an incident and take appropriate action to resolve or escalate as appropriate.
• Update assigned tickets, resolving as required until completion.
• Communicate with vendors on technical issues and resolve with client as appropriate.

Hardware Support (15%)

• Set up PCs for new users or companies, updating existing user hardware, and imaging laptops/workstations.
• Resolve and troubleshoot networking issues (switches, firewalls, wireless, and configuring VPN).
• Resolve client printing issues.
• Installs or assists with the installation and set-up of new hardware, software, and peripheral equipment.
• Coordinates service or replacement of defective products from vendors and manufacturers.
• Maintains knowledge of technical innovations, trends, and best practices; makes recommendations for new hardware.
• Gather defined needs, enter information into ticketing system to help prepare quotes for new hardware.

Server Support (30%)

• Manage and maintain client’s Active Directory and NTFS Permissions for user administration.
• Manage Group Policy administration for client domain including application installations, password management, and printer management.
• Perform Line of Business Integrations to ensure applications perform efficiently with servers and workstations.
• Manage domain renewals and SSL certificate renewals and implementation.
• Provide client server hardware support.
• Install, update, troubleshoot, and patch software and applications to ensure efficient performance.
• Conduct preventative maintenance activities, according to the recommended schedule for optimal performance.

Documentation & Administrative Duties (<10%)

• Create standardized documentation for line of business configurations, purchase approvals, passwords, and other client information.
• Drafts or revises internal processes and procedures.
• Maintains logs of support services provided in the ticketing system.
• Utilize time entry system to capture accurate time allocation.
• Train L1 Analysts on new concepts and internal processes by reviewing and analyzing trouble tickets.
• Attend bi-weekly team meetings and company meetings, as needed.

We are seeking a Senior System Support Analyst who will be an essential part of our service team. This position will provide client end user support, hardware support, server support, and client documentation. You will have opportunities to visit client sites and work directly with the client. Great customer service, the ability to adapt to changing challenges, being a team player, and great communication skills are essential., * Valid Drivers’ license and insurance

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment to get results and resolve customer needs.
• Ability to investigate and find the root cause of issues and follow through with corrective actions.
• Comfortable demanding excellence in self and team to ensure successful resolution of service requests.
• Ability to act as a higher-level resource for escalation
• Ability to adapt/modify troubleshooting techniques to address the situation
• Knowledge of VPN/Remote access technologies
• Microsoft Hyper-V and VMWare vCenter/ESXi
• Windows Server
• Windows Desktop
• Networking and firewall administration
• Microsoft Exchange Administration
• Microsoft 365 Administration

Candidate Should Possess:

• Associate’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent work experience
• 4 Years experience in Information Technology or related field
• 2+ Years experience in End User Support, Administrative Skills, Adobe Product Family, Best Practices, Business Solutions, Career Development, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Workstations, Corrective Action, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Desktop Administration, Develop and Maintain Customers, Digital Certificates, Documentation, Documentation Standards, Driver’s License, Finance Software, Firewall Administration, Firewalls, Follow Through, Hardware Administration, Help Desk, High Tech Industry, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance, Internet Security, Interpersonal Skills, Intuit Quickbooks, Laptop Hardware, License Management, Maintenance Services, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange Server Administration, Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Desktop, Microsoft Windows Server, NTFS, Network Administration/Management, Network Switching, Office Suites, Peripheral Hardware, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Printers, Printing, Problem Solving Skills, Remote Access, Resolve Customer Issues, Resource Leveling, Root Cause Analysis, SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Server Hardware, Server Support, Software Administration, Software Installation, Software Patches, Spam Filtering, Standards Development, Support Documentation, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Support, Trend Analysis, Trouble Tickets, VMWare ESX/ESXi, VMWare vCenter, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Vision Plan, Wireless Communications, Writing Skills

We understand that our people are the most critical factor to our success. As a result, we value and invest in our people through:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Career and professional development
• Strong Team Support
• Growth Opportunity
• Generous Benefits Package That Includes:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Matching
• Paid Vacation & Holidays

Uprite is an award-winning, trusted technology partner, providing managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud and managed phone solutions to Texas businesses. Our exceptional team thrives within a high-performance culture. These 28 principles describe the daily behaviors that define our culture - We call it … The Uprite Way (https://www.uprite.com/uprite-way/)