2021-003 INTERMEDIATE SUPPORT SPECIALIST (FILLED)
Role Overview:
As a Full-Time Intermediate Support Specialist, you will have the opportunity to join our company at an exciting time to add your own favour to the division’s operations. You will be a key player within the company, providing high-quality computer-related customer service to DVAI clients and training new recruits. We provide you with high-grade, IT industry, web-based remote management and monitoring tools to help make you successful.
Your main job will be to deliver remote and onsite IT support to DVAI’s Managed Services clients. You will monitor and maintain computer systems, networks, and main infrastructure for multiple clients. Your responsibilities will include diagnosing hardware and software problems and fixing technical issues within a pre-defined Service Level Agreement (SLA).
You will get a chance to participate in IT project work and be responsible for setting up new hardware, including servers, firewalls and network routers. It is a highly technical role with an opportunity to interact with all levels of technology and IT deployment.
We are looking for a motivated individual who will help us build up our Managed Services by contributing to the development and success of the division. If you think you are up to the challenge, apply today!
Mandatory Requirements:
Bilingualism; English & French Required
Completed a post secondary degree or a diploma in Information Technology
Three or more years of experience working in the Information Technology field
Eligible for Secret security clearance
Valid driver's license
Technical Experience:
MCSE/MCSA, CompTIA, CCNE/CCNA or other such designation is preferred but not mandatory
Experience with firewall configuration is preferred
Experience with network switching and routing is preferred
Experience with wireless access points and controllers is preferred
Knowledge of personal computer hardware, configuration, installation, and maintenance
Strong knowledge in diagnosing and problem solving related to hardware, software, laser printers and operating systems
Experience in supporting and maintaining Microsoft Windows Operating Systems including Servers in an Active Directory domain environment
Experience with Microsoft Exchange/Outlook, Office 365, mobile devices and common desktop applications
Experience with networking services such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, SNMP, and SMTP
Experience with data management, backup and archiving processes
Experience with remote management and monitoring tools
Other Requirements/Details:
Bilingualism; English and French would be an asset
Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and time management skills
Strong customer-service skills with attention to detail
Ability to follow through and prioritize tasks independently
Detail-oriented individual and thorough
A team player willing to share information with colleagues freely
Ability to document IT infrastructure, incidents and lessons on a daily basis
Self-starter, self-motivated individual who enjoys the challenge of a dynamic work environment
Fast learner and adaptive individual who can identify and understand the appropriate software and hardware used by the organization and our clients
Believes in a strong ethical standard and has a professional demeanor
Responsibilities:
Respond and resolve service requests from our clients in a timely, efficient and courteous manner
Document all problem incident steps in the service desk system
Perform post-resolution follow-ups to help requests
Installing, upgrading, and configuring computer hardware, operating systems and applications for end user systems as well as servers
Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks
Troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware/software faults
Implementing and configuring backups for desktops and servers
Providing support, including procedural documentation
Following diagrams and written instructions to repair a fault or set up a system
Setting up new users with accounts and emails, and configuring their computers with their profile
Working continuously on a task until completion taking care to escalate when appropriate
Prioritizing and managing many open cases at one time
Rapidly establishing a good working relationship with customers and other professionals
Testing and evaluating new technology