Senior Support Technician
Paragus IT · Hadley, MA · 3 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$74k–$130k/yrFull-time
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in IT support, systems administration, or network engineering
- Strong technical expertise across Microsoft 365, including mailflow, Exchange Online, and security compromise response
- Advanced knowledge of networking concepts such as firewalls, VPNs, and routing/switching
- Proficient in application support, endpoint/server troubleshooting, and security fundamentals
- Proven experience conducting Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and documenting clear, lasting resolutions
- Familiarity with help desk ticketing systems such as ConnectWise, Autotask, or similar MSP tools
- Excellent communication skills—able to translate technical findings into clear, empathetic explanations for clients and colleagues
- Calm under pressure with the ability to stay composed and effective during client crises
- Naturally curious and resourceful, asking great questions and digging deep to find solutions
- Highly self-motivated and accountable; takes ownership of complex issues while knowing when to escalate for support
- Proactive contributor to process improvement, documentation, and automation efforts
- Scripting or automation experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues either remotely or at a client site within defined SLAs
- Participates on projects as assigned
- Provides technical assistance for escalated issues
- Appears to manage expectations of clients and peers
- Provides on-call 24/7 support after business hours at least 3 weeks per year
- Lead and perform Root Cause Analyses (RCA) for recurring or complex client issues
- Apply Service Excellence Principles in daily workflow to deliver human-first solutions
- Maintain high standards for case documentation and communication
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve documentation, internal processes, or client configurations