Senior Support Analyst
Our Client in Downtown Toronto is looking to add a Senior Support Analyst to their team.
Key Responsibilities:
Your primary role will be to provide Windows/Linux server and network and desktop support. Additional tasks will include maintaining systems, troubleshooting customer-related issues and assigned project work, for example:
· Responding to support phone calls, emails, and trouble tickets from customers
· Monitoring managed customer equipment
· Take lead on Project work
· Managing & monitoring the ticketing system queue
· Providing remote troubleshooting and onsite troubleshooting as required
· Performing administrative tasks and troubleshooting for managed desktop clients
· Reviewing and analyzing logs such as security and maintenance log files
· Escalating to next level technical/vendor support as needed
· Proactively contacting customers when critical events require
· Staying current with technology through use of lab equipment, peer discussion, reference materials and online resources
· Producing documentation and maintain the same
· Participation in projects as required
· Some physical work/lifting is required
· Rotating on-call pager coverage is required. Schedules are mutually agreed upon, and can change in keeping with business needs
· Travel to customer sites is required
Requirements:
· Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
· Strong communication skills
· Excellent customer service skills in person, over the phone and via email
· Strong multitasking, troubleshooting and analytical thinking skills
· Good time management skills, the ability to work independently
· A well-developed attitude towards customer service and being able to multitask
· Background check
Required TechnicalSkill-sets:
· Linux System Administration skills are a must, with at least 3 years’ experience in operating systems variants like Centos, Debian, Redhat, Ubuntu, etc.
· Microsoft technologies e.g. Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2016 and Windows Desktop 7,8,10 admin skills
· Understanding of Internet Services, DNS, Bind, SMTP-mail servers, Web-Hosting, VPN, SAN
· A good understanding of TCP/IP and general networking and systems security
· 3-4 year technical support experience in the IT industry
In addition, you will require some of the following:
· Worked with Computer Hardware from major vendors like Cisco Dell, HP, IBM, Lenovo
· Familiar with Virtualization Technologies ( e.g. VMware ESX and/or HyperV )
· Previous experience with help-desk/call center technologies and remote support
Why you want to work here:
Competitive base salary & bonuses
· Opportunity to work with a variety of technologies
· Benefit plan
· Vacation plan
· Open concept and great work environment
· Pizza Fridays
· Conveniently located downtown on the subway line
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