Senior Systems Administrator

Enhanced Computing Solutions
Sparks, MD, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$80,000.0 - $85,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Software Applications Business Software Issue Tracking Systems Networking Hardware Software Systems Computer Networking Systems

Job description

The Senior Systems Administrator handles escalated support requests for the Service Delivery Team. They are assigned the support requests that the Junior Helpdesk Technician can’t handle as well as any projects that require assistance as well as monitor and manage client backups., * Use our Ticketing System to work on and resolve Helpdesk Tickets & Service Requests

  • Managing and recording all work though our Ticketing System
  • Make sure that Client Documentation is well maintained
  • Split tickets that have several issues into their own individual ticket
  • Make sure that tickets aren’t “stale” throughout the process

PROJECT WORK

  • From time to time the projects team will need additional resource to help deliver projects.

COMMUNICATION, REPORTING & RISK

  • Create and maintain documentation for on-site processes
  • Escalate tickets that require Service Delivery Manager support
  • Communicate to the client the status of their ticket every step of the way, notify them of any changes or outages related to their issue
  • Identify, Communicate and Mitigate potential risks to the Service Delivery Manager and Clients, * Follow the schedule provided by the Service Delivery Manager or Service Coordinator
  • Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for daily / weekly recurring tasks
  • Follow all our Security Procedures and Keeping a Vigilant Eye for Security Issues
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change
  • Contribute to the process of innovative change effectively
  • Undertake other duties as required by the Service Delivery Manager

Requirements

Do you have experience in Typing?, * A love of (and ability to) Solve Problems & Challenges

  • Great Communications skills, founded in being a good listener
  • Understanding of support tools, techniques and how technology is used to provide services
  • Understanding of operating systems, business applications, printing systems and network systems
  • Diagnosis skills of technical issues related of end-user hardware & software and network devices
  • Experience and knowledge of working with the Microsoft 365 Platform
  • Experience working with vendors for expedited troubleshooting of hardware and software systems
  • Must be able to type quickly and accurately while talking on the phone
  • Advanced knowledge of IT Applications, Software & Hardware
  • The ability to speak both Geek and human
  • Great Communications skills, founded in being a good listener
  • The ability to keep up with & adapt to the fast-paced IT world

NICE TO HAVE

  • Experience using a Ticketing system / RMM Tool and PSA software
  • Experience providing support via remote tools
  • Experience handling Technical Service Tickets
  • Professional IT Certifications such as Microsoft MCP, etc.
  • Client Experience Certifications such as Helpdesk Habits etc.
  • Experience working either on a Helpdesk or for a Managed Service Provider (MSP) / IT Support Business.

Benefits & conditions

3.73.7 out of 5 stars Sparks, MD 21152 $80,000 - $85,000 a year, * We offer Health / Dental and Vision coverage

  • An easy-going environment and culture (we all enjoy what we do)
  • Subscription to Cybrary.it
  • A Company Laptop
  • A Proactive Approach to Ongoing Training to help you develop life-long skills
  • 401K

Salary: $80k - $85k

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