Technical Support Specialist III

POSITION SUMMARY:Provide support for corporate desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and software. Prioritize and respond to helpdesk requests in a timely manner.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Provision, deploy, support, and upgrade desktop computers, thin clients, printers, and network equipment.Review status of projects, tasks, and helpdesk tickets with management as required.Prioritize and respond to helpdesk requests as directed.Requisition equipment and software.Provide remote support to offsite users.Provide instruction and/or minor training to users.Create and manage enterprise user accounts.Restore files from backups.Support networked manufacturing machinery.Identify and resolve minor network problems.Develop and update documentation (FAQs, how-to, procedures).Continuously examine the processes and systems used in this function, and make suggestions for improvement.Adhere to safety policiesPerform other related duties as required.QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of Windows, Active Directory, MS Office, DNS, DHCP, VPN, antivirus, and software licensing. Experience with Linux, virtualization, and scripting is preferred. Must be able to lift and carry desktop PCs, monitors, and printers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. Must be flexible and ambitious, possess good communications skills, and be capable of prioritizing projects/tasks and driving them to completion.Punctuality and dependability are absolute requirements. This position involves occasional exposure to confidential data, and therefore requires an individual to have a high level of professional integrity.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Requires an Associate degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, MCP and four years' experience supporting desktop users in a corporate environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Knowledge of PCs, servers, and familiarity with Windows operating systems is required to perform the duties of this position.Required skills and experience:Windows 7/8/8.1/10 in an Active Directory domain environmentMicrosoft Office 2010 and upTCP/IP and OSI modelWired and wireless networkingSystem imaging and deployment tools (Ghost, ImageX, Systems Center OSD)Software packaging and deployment using Systems Center or equivalentRemote control toolsRemote Desktop Services (RDS/Terminal Services)Mobile device support (Android, iOS, Blackberry, Windows)Event log and log file analysisPreferred skills and experience:CAD software support (AutoCAD, Siemens NX)Application virtualization (App-V)Systems Management software (Landesk, SCCM)Citrix XenAppCitrix XenDesktopVPN/Remote access (SSL-VPN and IPSec)Network troubleshooting and packet capture tools (Wireshark, nmap, tcpdump)Windows troubleshooting tools (pstools suite)Scripting (VBscript, Powershell)Virtualization (Hyper-V, vSphere, XenServer, VirtualBox)Linux, OSX