Desktop Support Specialist
Rockville, MD, United States
Overview
Exciting Future Job Opportunities at TISTA: Desktop Support Specialist
NOTE: We are not currently hiring for this position but will be soon. In anticipation of us hiring for this role, feel free to apply and we will keep your resume in our database.
At TISTA, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology to develop innovative solutions. Our team is comprised of passionate, talented professionals who are committed to making a meaningful impact.
Why you’ll love working at TISTA:
Comprehensive Benefits: Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, health, dental, vision, an Employee Assistance Program, Military Leave, and more!
Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote Working Options
Professional Growth: Tuition Reimbursement Training/Certification opportunities
Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a vibrant, inclusive company culture that values collaboration, diversity, and work-life balance.
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Responsibilities
Regularly employ ingenuity and creativity to develop new technical solutions and systems in order to achieve functional objectives.
Display strong troubleshooting methodology and problem-solving skills.
Provide desk-side and phone-based support to technical and non-technical staff.
Provide white-glove technical support to the executive staff supporting the various applications including: Microsoft Office Suite, Windows, Mac, Teams, ServiceNow, Video Conferencing (Zoom/WebEx), and Custom Developed Applications
Knowledge of popular operating systems, software applications, and remote connection systems.
Develop solutions to complex technical issues and problems that impact multiple areas or disciplines.
Providing technical assistance for questions and problems and break/fix issues
Diagnose system errors and other issues.
Consult with other technical peers to assist with advanced issues.
Create and monitor tickets in ServiceNow and other work tracking tools (Azure DevOps, etc.)
Write, edit, and revise technical documentation.
Follow up with customers to ensure full resolution of issues and assure good customer-support.
Surplus/receiving and minor transport of equipment when needed.
Train and mentor other staff members on troubleshooting and diagnosing problems.
Qualifications
4+ years of experience working in a customer-facing technical support role, including Service Desk/Help Desk/Desktop support.
Familiarity with both Windows PCs and MacOS X workstations
Familiarity with mobile phones
Proven work experience as a desktop support engineer or support technician.
Active Directory Management experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate in person, via phone, and via email.
Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems and create customer-focused solutions.
Experience with a variety of COTS tools (Cylance and BigFix Image awareness a plus) and the ability to learn new tools quickly.
NIH Experience a plus
Familiarity with cloud environments including Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud is a plus.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field, but can substitute associate degree with 10+ years relevant experience.
Microsoft MCP, Apple ACSP, CompTIA A+/ Net+ certifications are desired.
Location:
Hybrid: On-Site and Remote
Pay Range:
The pay for this position ranges from $45,765 to $80,000.
The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses.
TISTA associates are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan! More information can be found here: https://tistatech.com/working-at-tista/