Service Desk Engineer 1

About the role: Service Desk Engineers work as part of our Technical Engineering Center (TEC) in providing remote technical support to Dataprise customers in a 24X7X365 environment. In this position, you’ll work on a wide variety of technical issues and be a part of a dynamic, collaborative team. Customer service and a strong desire to learn and grow are paramount!

Why Dataprise?

• Dataprise is a private equity backed company whose mission is to grow organically and inorganically through the acquisition of solid performing businesses that are well aligned to our philosophies and values. 
• Our mission is to delight our clients and create an outstanding people experience both internally and externally. 
• We are an employee focused organization that prioritizes employee retention, satisfaction, and empowerment. 
• We provide career growth opportunities through internal movement and through continuous learning, upskilling, job shadow programs, career mentors, annual training allotments, and LinkedIn Learning licenses for all employees. 
• Comprehensive Wellness Program including gym membership discounts/subsidies, and Wellness Rewards opportunities.
• A commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) through a multi-faceted DEI Program. 
• A focus on work/life balance including hybrid and remote work options, 10 paid holidays and generous PTO. 
• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including top-quality medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family + FREE telemedicine benefits, company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and 401(k) with company match. 
• An opportunity to grow, be challenged, have fun, and learn from some of the most talented technology professionals out there.

What you'll do:

• Provide first contact support of incoming requests to the Service Desk via telephone, web portal, email, chat to ensure courteous, timely, and effective resolution of end-user issues.
• Follow-up on open tickets, keeping the clients informed of any updates to their tickets along the way.
• Record, track, and document the service desk incident within the Service Desk application.
• Collaborate with other members of the team to identify solutions to customer support requests and escalate to more senior team members or external resources as needed.
• Provide first-tier support to end users for Windows Workstations, MAC OS, printers, mobile devices, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, or basic application and hardware troubleshooting.
• Add users, remove users, reset passwords, and change folder permissions.
• Basic understanding of how IP addresses, subnet masks, gateways, and DNS addresses work.
• Utilize remote access solution and support on a variety of topics including VPN clients, Terminal Services, and Citrix.
• Troubleshoot issues utilizing the latest versions of the following technologies: Active Directory, VPN Clients, Microsoft 365, Windows OS, Mac OS, laptop and desktop hardware, Anti-Virus and Malware software, Spam Filtering, and Microsoft Office Applications.

What skills and experience you'll need:

• A few years of related experience, ideally working with external clients in the Managed Services or IT Services industry.
• Stellar written/verbal communication and customer service skills to successfully maintain a high level of collaboration and interaction with clients and colleagues.
• The ability to control difficult conversations and manage client expectations.
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills to be able to independently make decisions that affect customers without always being able to consult with a supervisor.
• The ability to deliver excellence independently and excel in a fast-paced, occasionally high stress Service level Agreement (SLA) driven environment.
• The ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• The ability to maintain concentration and focus in a collaborative, open work environment; working within close proximity to peers with varying noise levels and interruptions.
• A strong attention to detail so work is accurate and complete.
• The availability to work flexible hours, which may include night shifts and/or weekends.
• An Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field preferred
• Preferred Technical Certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft 365, Apple Certified Associate and Apple Certified Support Professional.

Compensation:

• Dataprise is committed to maintaining a positive work environment by ensuring that compensation across the Company is managed in a competitive, consistent, and fair manner. Each Dataprise employee will be compensated in line with their specific scope of responsibility, skill level, and educational background, in addition to the projected impact on the success of the Company.
• We have a comprehensive Compensation Management System which establishes the guidelines we use in making compensation decisions and is comprised of compensation policies, salary structures, salary grades, incentive target guidelines, job descriptions, and career charts.
• This position’s Salary Range is: $40,000-50,000 (NOTE: this is the range at the national average level; specific salaries offered will be adjusted higher/lower due to the local labor market of the candidate).

Dataprise Diversity Commitment: At Dataprise, we celebrate what makes us unique: our people. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that seeks and embraces thoughts and ideas from all different backgrounds. We welcome everyone and are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, gender, gender identity/expression, religion, ethnicity, disability, national origin or sexual orientation. We are #DataprisePROUD!

Dataprise is an Equal Opportunity Employer.