Technical Support Analyst

Location: Richmond, VA | On-site role | MUST live within 50 miles of Richmond
Position Type: Contract
Contract Length: 1 year
Position Overview:
The Help Desk / Tech Support role is responsible for providing computer information systems support via the phone, email or at a customer workstation. Also responsible for triage of incoming new calls and monitoring of existing calls for completion.
Support duties include but are not limited to network connectivity troubleshooting, desktop hardware, OS, printers, phone, and Multimedia support.
The candidate will need to have a basic understanding of Active Directory in a multiple Domain network environment. They must also have a fundamental understanding of Personal Computer and Information Systems operations. The position includes ensuring that department manuals are current and items such as manuals, reference guides, IT procedures, diagrams and other technical documents remain up to date. 
2 years of experience is required in these areas:

• Respond to and direct help desk tickets to other technicians for resolution
• Installation and troubleshooting of PCs, printers, iPhones and software
• Daily inspections of server room and data closets
• Manage backup tape rotation and cases for offsite pickup
• Some Previous experiencing supporting Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, group policy and VPN
• Perform network jack activation for correct VLAN
• Basic customer training and support on Mitel phone operations. Prefer MiTel, but will accept experience with other phone systems.
• Weekly review of all outstanding Help Desk tickets and notify Team Lead of overdue tickets
• Experience with MS Office tools such as MS Word, Excel, Visio and Project. Must be able to prepare technical documentation using these and other tools
• Strong presence, professional image, and ability to deal confidently with technical matters
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Highly motivated, self-sufficient and able to work well independently

Job Duties:

• Respond to and direct help desk tickets to other technicians for resolution. Exp with Remedy or similar ticketing apps is fine.
• Perform installation and troubleshooting of PC’s, printers, iPhones and software.
• Daily inspections of server room and data closets
• Manage backup tape rotation and cases for offsite pickup
• Perform network jack activation for correct VLAN
• Basic customer training and support on Mitel phone operations. Prefer MiTel, but will accept experience with other phone systems.
• Weekly review of all outstanding Help Desk tickets