System Support Specialist Contract Length: 12-18 months Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid – 2 days/week onsite)
Our client is looking for a dynamic, energetic System Support Specialist who welcomes all tasks with a smile and a positive attitude! The ideal consultant will enjoy the challenge of working on multiple projects with minimal supervision and have the ability to successfully use initiative and independent judgment in a face-paced environment.
Required Experience:
4+ years of experience performing complicated tasks in a Help Desk/Service Desk support environment
Strong experience working with Help Desk software (e.g. ticketing systems, knowledge bases)
Strong knowledge of desktop hardware and a variety of software systems
Basic understanding of SQL to help analyze data, identify trends affecting certain systems
Ability to build rapport and elicit problem details from customers
Must demonstrate initiative and professionalism
Ability to quickly identify and learn appropriate software and hardware
Ability to triage, engage others, and escalate appropriately
Ability to write accurate reports, review data, and system documentation
Strong problem solving skills with the ability to adjust to frequently to changing priorities
Excellent verbal communication skills
Duties and Responsibilities:
Triage service desk tickets using ServiceNow
Respond to requests or escalate as appropriate
Install, maintain, and provide technical support for users
Perform hardware, software, and applications support and preventative maintenance
Handle department software installs, such as Timetrade, Grammarly, etc.
Ensure accurate reporting of incidents or events along with documented procedures
Manage IT inventory (hardware and some software licenses)
Manage mobile devices (primarily department-issued cell phones or laptops with O365)
Work with customers and purchasing to identify solutions and obtain quotes for new solutions
Procure IT hardware and software
Responsible for inventory management and record keeping
Create knowledge base articles and documentation of internal processes
Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.