Desktop Support Technician I

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.•Dallas, TX

41d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

AmTrust Financial is currently seeking a talented individual to fill a role as Desktop Support Technician. The Desktop Support Technician will report to the Director, IT End User Services. The Desktop Support Technician is part of the Teir II team responsible for supporting a multitude of IT related issues that range from desktops, laptops, network, telecom, video conferencing, VoIP, mobility and server or infrastructure problems. The position is also a member of a global remote support team working to diagnose, resolve, and respond to IT incidents in a fast-paced environment. The Desktop Support Technician provides end-user support and installs/maintains personal computer hardware and software utilizing hands-on and remote resolution capabilities to ensure the efficient and successful operations of AmTrust's corporate business, while following all IT and Security standards and practices. The Desktop Support Technician will work closely with other IT groups, business departments, and external entities.

Requirements

Associates degree: proven industry experience will be acceptable in lieu of degree
2-3 years of experience in IT Desktop Support with a focus on end user facing services
A+ Certification highly desirable
Experience with Windows 10
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Applications
Working knowledge with Help Desk ticketing systems such as ServiceNow

Nice To Haves

Hands on experience with Adobe Acrobat, VPN Clients, Cisco Jabber
Troubleshoot and installation of Laptops/PC, printers, and copiers
Experience working with Active Directory
Basic Networking (TCP/IP)
Cisco Phones and Soft Phones
Microsoft MCP (Microsoft Certifications)

Responsibilities

Provide high quality, service focused support, in person, by phone or email with both onsite and remote end users.
Troubleshoot problem areas in a timely and accurate fashion and provide end-user assistance where required.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues and work with other teams to identify root cause and resolution.
Follow up with customers to ensure their technology needs are being met and issues are resolved.
Install, diagnose, repair, maintain and upgrade all PC hardware and equipment to ensure optimal workstation performance.
Provide desktop/laptop break/fix/maintenance support
Provide support to growing mobility platforms (iOS, Android, MacOS and Windows based platforms)
Document incidents, problems and requests in the company ticketing system (ServiceNow).
Ensures detailed work notes are documented with every ServiceNow ticket.
Escalate critical incidents to Management as needed.
Perform regular stock room audits to assist the IT Asset Management team
Day-to-day-operational activities associated with shipping and receiving of IT hardware.
Work independently while simultaneously being a collaborative team member striving for team success.
Follow standard operating procedures around process and documentation.
Minimal travel required.
Keeps current with market trends and demands.
Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
May be required to work overtime as assigned.