Customer Service Engineer (VA ESOM)

About the role

IT Concepts dba Kentro is seeking an experienced Customer Service Engineer to support the VA-ESOM- End Point Support and Operations Monitoring contract across the United States. The position involves onsite support at the Lubbock VA Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Support the Government with the installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of computer systems and equipment, ensuring optimal operation and user satisfaction.
• Aid in delivering both remote and desk-side technical support, responding to IT support tickets, and performing diagnostic and repair activities on both hardware and software components.
• Aid in setting up and maintaining user accounts, interfacing with other software applications, compiling reports, and responding to customer requests.
• Aid in the maintenance of Active Directory and other system accounts, support connectivity and client applications, and assist in the configuration and support of local and wide area network services.
• Maintain open tickets in VA's ServiceNow customer incident ticketing system to ensure adherence to business processes, and report any discrepancies with proposed corrective actions for approval before implementation.
• Facilitate equipment returns, deployments, unboxing, inventorying, and verification.
• Utilize debugging protocols and processes. Troubleshoot problems and issues identified by customers and implement corrective actions quickly.
• Communicate effectively with customers, demonstrating clear verbal and written communication skills, empathy, and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline, or 8 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience in IT Technical Support, Help Desk, or System Administration.
• Experience conducting routine system administration tasks and logging data in system admin logs.
• Knowledge on a number of debugging protocols and processes.
• Adept knowledge in IT principles and practices, proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, and a basic understanding of system administration in a Windows environment.

Preferred

• Experience in debugging protocols and processes.
• Adept knowledge in IT principles and practices, proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, and a basic understanding of system administration in a Windows environment.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Healthcare benefits
• Supplemental benefits
• 401k including an employer match
• Discount perks, rewards, and more
• Education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development
• Flexible work arrangements for professional growth and networking
• Fund for activities - virtual and in-person - e.g., happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations
• Commitment to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible but includes both sedentary and active elements, requiring careful handling of electronic components and adherence to safety precautions to prevent injuries or equipment damage.