Field IT Support Technician (Arkansas)
About the Role
Join as a Field IT Support Technician, serving as a vital link for tech support across statewide operations. You'll be the go-to expert providing IT asset management and hands-on technical support to end users across Arkansas, ensuring our team has the technology they need to protect and preserve our natural resources.
Responsibilities
- Lifecycle Management: Track and manage IT hardware and software assets from initial acquisition through active maintenance to secure decommissioning.
- Software Asset Management: Monitor software license utilization, enforce license request compliance, prevent over-licensing, and manage vendor audit defenses.
- Inventory Control: Maintain the IT Asset Management database (AMDB/CMDB) to ensure accurate, real-time inventory tracking across remote and on-premise teams.
- Procurement & Vendor Relations: Partner with Fiscal and procurement teams to review contracts, renewals, purchases, and negotiate pricing for enterprise software and hardware.
- Governance & Compliance: Establish and enforce ITAM policies, approval protocols, and automated asset tracking workflows.
- Ticketing & Documentation: Manage support requests and document system configurations using an online ticketing and documentation portal.
- Reporting & Analytics: Generate recurring reports on asset utilization, operational costs, compliance risks, and lifecycle refresh cycles.
- End-User Support: Support for desktops, laptops, and mobile devices (Windows, iOS, Android) across multiple field offices.
- Field Assistance: Serve as the "eyes and ears" in the field, providing on-site technical leadership and troubleshooting imaging or LAN connectivity issues.
Travel Requirements
This role requires regular travel to offices statewide (average 2 days per week) with and without personnel using a company vehicle. No travel reimbursement necessary. Valid Driver’s License and insurance required.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in each of the following:
- Helpdesk or Field technician support
- End User Hardware Support (laptops, desktops, mobile devices)
- IT Asset Management
- ITSM/ITAM Tools
- Software installation and maintenance
- Exceptional customer service skills with a commitment to user satisfaction
- Strong communication abilities for technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred Qualifications
- CompTIA A+, CSAM, CHAMP, ITIL v4, or similar IT certifications
- Experience with Freshservice ITSM/ITAM
- NinjaOne RMM
- Google Workspace administration experience
- Experience in government or conservation organizations
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
Skills
- Windows 11 operating systems
- Active Directory administration
- iOS and Android mobile device management tools
- Network monitoring and discovery tools
- Antivirus and security software and tools
- Remote monitoring and management support tools
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate takes ownership of their work, demonstrates problem-solving initiative, and thrives in a customer-focused environment. You should be comfortable working independently in the field while staying connected to the larger IT team.