Desktop Support Specialist
Company Overview
Spectrum's Product and Technology team creates, develops, and operates the nation's fastest mobile service, most reliable internet service, most viewed live TV app, and the most advanced WiFi, serving nearly 100 million users and 500 million devices. We are transforming the next era of connectivity and entertainment experiences. The diversity of experience available within Spectrum's Product and Technology team is unmatched and there are opportunities to grow your career as a designer, architect, engineer, developer, operator, or data scientist. We are creative, disciplined, hard-working, complex-problem solvers that believe in collaborating to deliver the highest quality customer experience.
JOB SUMMARY
Provide basic to intermediate desktop support on a variety of issues through identification, research, and resolution of technical problems. Manage assigned helpdesk tickets and phone calls using best practices, excellent communication skills and IT department procedures for technical support. Review and complete assigned tickets within established Service Level Agreement (SLA). Promote excellent customer relations in every customer transaction, contact and communication.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
Perform general technical support and troubleshooting of desktop systems hardware and software, local telephony, truck systems, printers, multi-function printers, scanners, video conferencing systems, mobile devices and other technologies as defined and required.
Investigate system issues and provide solutions using specific product knowledge, system tools and established methods and procedures.
Document solutions and maintain helpdesk ticket information and transactions as required and within established SLA.
Work with desktop engineering to design and refine desktop configurations.
Plan, test and implement new or revised desktop solutions.
Work with the team to resolve high level hardware and software issues.
Resolve intermediate problems, provide remote assistance, document and manage tickets as call load dictates and within defined SLA.
Lead and participate in desktop, peripheral, building moves, additions, support and other projects as defined and required.
Work with Desktop Engineering to maintain accurate hardware and software inventories.
Provide process, procedure and technical training to Associate Desktop Support and Help Desk Specialists as required.
Lead and/or participate on project teams.
Proactively complete assigned tasks of medium to high complexity resulting in successful, on time, high quality deliverables.
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- At least A+ or Net+ or one higher technical certification Technical understanding of the Internet, URLs, and email. with common enterprise infrastructure protocols and services including LAN/WAN, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, VPN, networking and Voice over IP Proficiency with using Windows 10, Mac OSX, and Apple iOS, and Android mobile operating systems Telecommunications principles
- Usage of MECM (SCCM) and Cherwell Ticketing
- Symantec Antivirus, SEP, and VIP software
- Bitlocker Encryption
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- A valid driver's license as well as a good driving record is required
- Ability to work with small components and wiring
Required Education
Associate's degree. College technical school degree or equivalent work experience
Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Desktop support experience - 3
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
CompTIA A+
Preferred Education
Computer Science or MIS Technical Certification
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment
Travel may be required to remote area locations as required
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs IPC180 334714 334714BR