Platform Engineer - Support

Essential Job Functions :

• Provide technical assistance and support for reported issues related to computer systems, software, and hardware on a timely basis to meet department SLAs
• Use all means possible to assist users including by phone, via email, in-person, or using remote support tools.
• Resolve issues related to desktops, laptops, virtual machines, smartphones, scanners, printers, and other peripherals used by employees.
• Install operating systems, applications, hardware drivers, and customize system settings following department standards.
• Analyze problems using troubleshooting skills and diagnostic tools to locate root cause of the problem and provide a permanent solution to the issue to prevent reoccurrence.
• Documents issue resolution to department knowledge base to reference in future incidents and contributes to the creation of self-help articles for employee access.
• Provide timely updates of all activity for assigned incidents including user contact attempts, and issue resolution details within incident management system; escalating incidents to other support teams where necessary.
• Participates in department or firmwide projects as instructed by IT Department management
• Contributes to departmental productivity and development objectives by participating in training programs and team meetings.
• Interfaces with employees, supervisors, directors, and C-level executives employing a high degree of tact and diplomacy to promote a positive image of the department. Resolves problem situations in a professional manner.
• Maintains excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels in the organization.
• Participates in schedule as assigned to provide coverage.

Knowledge, Education and Skills Required :

Technical Experience Required :

Skills Required

Microsoft Windows, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Tcp / ip, Dns, Dhcp, Office 365