Sr. IT Support Specialist

Be part of the team that drives our company forward, transforming ideas into real-world tools and platforms that support the business and spur innovation.

Coppell, TX

CONNECTION

<p><strong>At Connection, our purpose is simple: we connect people with technology. From hardware&mdash;PCs, printers, servers, and more&mdash;to cutting-edge cloud, cybersecurity, and professional IT services, we design, build, and support the IT solutions that thousands of companies, schools, and government agencies rely on every day. We like to think of ourselves as the IT Department for our customers&rsquo; IT Department. Our company started out almost 40 years ago with two employees and a phone line. Today we&rsquo;re a Fortune 1000 IT solutions partner operating in 174 countries around the world&mdash;still driven by that startup mentality and guided by our original purpose.</strong></p> https://www.connection.com/

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Full Time

Overview: <br /> <p>Connection has a fantastic opportunity through our Technical Staffing division for a&nbsp;Senior IT Support Specialist. It is a contract-to-hire position for a&nbsp;terrific end client in Coppell, TX.&nbsp;This position is on-site with benefits and great growth opportunities.</p> <p>We at Connection offer terrific benefit options for our W2 contractors that start on the first day of the month!</p>
Responsibilities: <br /> <ul> <li>Manage the IT ticketing system workflow and escalation process.</li> <li>Assign tickets to the IT Support Specialist as required</li> <li>Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting assistance whenever needed</li> <li>Act as an after-hours support contact for business-critical issues when assigned</li> <li>Assist with LAN/WAN after-hours installation, and maintenance</li> <li>Assist during the disaster Recovery plan execution</li> <li>Serve as the primary support person in the following areas/technologies:</li> <ul> <li>Desktop support</li> <li>Office 365</li> <li>Active Directory</li> <li>Teams</li> <li>Macrium &ndash; computer imaging application</li> <li>GoTo Assist/Remote Desktop Services</li> <li>Windows 10</li> <li>Windows 7</li> <li>Windows Servers 2012 (R2)/2016</li> <li>Kaspersky antivirus (AV system)</li> <li>Printers/Print servers</li> <li>Computer Equipment inventory</li> <li>CISCO switches</li> </ul> <li>Identify and resolve production issues</li> <li>Maintain and provide detailed support documentation</li> <li>Assist in technical projects and ensure they are completed on time, and delivered with high quality</li> <li>Provide employee desktop support as required</li> <li>Communicate within business leadership, keeping them up to date with production impacts and status</li> <li>Identification, troubleshooting and resolution of desktop support issues</li> <li>Monitor the security and environment in the IT Computer room</li> <li>Facilitate service and support from service providers and third-party vendors</li> </ul>
Requirements: <br /> <ul> <li>Degree in Computer Science or equivalent course of study or work experience</li> <li>2+ years in an IT role doing desktop support</li> <li>Experience in Active Directory</li> <li>MCSA certified</li> <li>Experience with infrastructure and networking technologies</li> <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li> <li>Ability to work well with employees at all levels</li> <li>Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times</li> <li>Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment</li> <li>May need to sit or stand as needed</li> <li>Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.</li> </ul>