What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAO IT Support Specialist position at Apollo ITS?
Title : SAO IT Support Specialist
Location : Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
Duration : 12 Months
Type : Contract
Job Description :
Entry Qualifications :
High School diploma / GED and six (6) months of education or experience in information security, privacy, system / network administration and support, or application development and training and experience necessary to independently provide technical support to computer users in an assigned office / geographic area.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities :
Support end users via phone and remote support tools for issues such as new equipment setup, hardware, software, SSL VPN, suspicious emails, network drive access, network outages, etc. that are not covered by service providers.
Work closely with management and departments to discuss equipment performance and coordinate with service providers to resolve agency- wide and recurring issues promptly.
Coordinate software installations, upgrades, and patching on PCs and VDIs, ensuring systems are up to date and secure. Coordinate new service or service modification rollouts as required by Georgia Technology Authority (GTA).
Participate in weekly and monthly conference calls with vendors and agency CSM as required by GTA Submit ServiceNow requests for onboarding, offboarding, hardware installs, and other IT related requests as needed
Work with service providers to coordinate system maintenance and troubleshoot application issues for AWS VDI Workspaces.
Coordinate vulnerability identification and remediation on VDIs and end-user devices
Perform monthly review and updates for Mobile Device Management.
Manage agency's network accounts through Active Directory and service provider
Complete weekly and quarterly access reviews for all end user accounts.
Manage CRM tickets and escalate to appropriate service provider when necessary.
Oversee and manage Audio / Visual equipment in all conference rooms within SAO
Effectively manage time to ensure tickets are responded to in a timely manner.
Manage internal and guest Wi-Fi access points through AT&T to ensure secure network access Develop materials and methods to be used in training others in the use of various hardware and software applications
Deliver excellent customer service in person, via phone, and via email.
Lifting and bending, including moving monitors, laptops, other equipment as needed
Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Competencies :
Demonstrate critical thinking, strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
Ability to go beyond expectations, being persistent in satisfying customers.
Candidate must possess integrity and demonstrate accountability, respectability, responsibility, and reliability.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with MS Office 365 Suite
Proficiency with ConnectWise Connect and Microsoft Teams for remote technical assistance Preferred Qualifications : Preference may be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications, possess the following :
Vocations / Technical degree in computer technology and / or networking from an accredited college or High School Diploma or GED and one year of experience in the installation and repair of computers, communications, or technical equipment
CompTIA A Certification
Ability to analyze the customer's request or complaint, evaluate issues and determine the correct course of action Ability to effectively communicate verbally including a good speaking voice and use of proper grammar, active listening skills and a pleasant and courteous manner
Required Skills :
Proficiency with ConnectWise Connect and Microsoft Teams for remote technical assistance
Experience helping end users troubleshoot and resolve issues related to hardware
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