The 2nd level technician is responsible for maintaining the design and integrity of the internal systems, including customer-facing hosted and cloud environments, as well as providing technical assistance to team members with escalation requests. Our 2nd level technicians also work on projects with our professional services team; including network and system upgrade projects.
Basic Responsibilities:
- Support services for Microsoft related technologies: Windows server and workstation OS
- Support services for VMware virtualization, especially vSphere (ESXi) and vCenter.
- Technical services and support at the network level: WAN and LAN connectivity, routers, firewalls, and security.
- Support backup and disaster recovery using Veeam and StorageCraft Shadow Protect.
- Monitor the ConnectWise Automate alerts and respond accordingly through service tickets.
- Administer ConnectWise Automate system: update agent scripts, respond to alerts, monitor dashboard, and periodic system review with senior system engineer.
- Document maintenance for all computer systems and network infrastructure in IT Glue and ConnectWise Manage.
- Communication with clients as required: keeping them informed of incident progress, notifying them of impending changes, or agreed outages.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
- Escalate service or project issues that cannot be completed to senior system engineer.
- Business awareness: willingness to attain knowledge of clients and how IT relates to their business strategy and goals.
- Document internal processes and procedures related to duties and responsibilities.
- Responsible for entering time in ticketing system as they occur.
- Work through project tickets and phases in ConnectWise as assigned by project manager.
- Review IT publications and online materials to remain up-to-date with current and future technologies emerging in the industry.
Required experience and abilities:
- 3 years’ experience with VMware ESXi or similar hypervisor
- 3 years’ experience with Office365
- Strong knowledge of Windows ecosystem (Vista/7/8/10/ and Server 2008R2/2012/2012R2/2016)
- 3 years’ experience with Active Directory, including Group Policy, DFS, DHCP, DNS and other common services.
- Setup and troubleshooting of networks including DHCP, DNS, IP/subnets, VLAN and routing
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and investigate independently.
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly.
- Service awareness of all organization’s key IT services for which support is being provided.
- Understanding of support tools, techniques, and how technology is used to provide IT services.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-moving environment.
- Honest and trustworthy; no drama, gossip or negativity.
Ideal Candidate Experience and Abilities:
- Certifications such as: Microsoft MCP, MCSA, or MCSE, Fortinet NSE, ConnectWise CCPA, LabTech LTCP, Cisco CCNA, or VMware VCP
- Experience with Microsoft Azure
- Experience with Amazon Web Services
- Experience with ConnectWise Manage PSA
- Experience with ConnectWise Automate RMM
- Experience with Linux/Unix based environments
- Experience with macOS
Educational/Vocational/Previous Experience Recommendations:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in network and system administration
- BA/BS in IT related field preferred but not required.
- Certifications preferred but not required.
Email us your resume, LinkedIn profile and cover letter with “Sysadmin” in the subject line.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Sick Days
- Compensation commensurate with skill level and experience.
Email us at hr1601@simplicit365.com with your resume and cover letter.