Technical Support Specialist
Location: 100% Onsite - NMC Portsmouth, Portsmouth VA
About the Role
The Technical Support Specialist will work directly with customers to describe functionality, troubleshoot problems, monitor system availability, and resolve incidents. The position may interact with program application developers, trainers, and infrastructure support. The position will use a Sponsor's tool to manage tickets/support requests and must accurately capture, categorize, and report trouble calls, suggested system enhancements, etc. The position may also support testing and process access requests.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all customer and field maintenance support issues relative to NMCP IM/IT.
- Management, Field Technical Support, Research and Development (new technologies), and workstation/client support.
- Conduct site surveys, then assess and document current site configuration and user requirements.
- Design and optimize network topologies.
- Analyze existing requirements and prepare specification recommendations for hardware/software acquisitions.
- Prepare engineering plans and site installation Technical Design Packages.
- Develop hardware/software installation schedules.
- Prepare drawings documenting configuration changes at each site.
- Prepare site installation and test reports.
- Configure systems, communication devices, and peripheral equipment.
- Install network hardware/software.
- Train site personnel in proper use of recently installed hardware/software.
- Build specialized interconnecting cables.
- Troubleshoot system software problems and support users in overcoming difficulties with software.
- Review, test, and coordinate software updates and changes to verify correct operation and instruct users in ways to maximize benefits.
- Distribute and inform users about new procedures and policies established to improve system efficiency.
- Support user groups in planning for equipment locations and reallocations to improve system productivity, and recommend reallocations when inefficiencies are identified.
- Support users in setting up new hardware systems including terminals, printers, and other input/output devices that interface with hardware.
- Run diagnostics at the microcomputer level and isolate hardware malfunctions at least to the workstation level.
- Provide on-site user assistance for migration of data and orientation to the operation of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access.
Requirements
- 3+ years' combined experience in the installation of IT equipment, including experience in the installation of:
- Computers / CPUs
- Printers
- Scanners
- Data Cabling
- Basic software
- Experience utilizing Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
- General experience in the training of personnel in the use of installed equipment.
- An IAT II/CompTIA Security+ ce Certification is required to start.
- A NACLC & DHA CAC are required to start.
Qualifications
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (preferred) or Microsoft Technology Associate.
About the Company
Dexian Government Solutions is an award-winning, ISO 9001:2015 certified, business and GSA contract holder providing diversified Information Technology services to both Civilian and Defense agencies. Services include Software Development, Systems Integration, Data Management, Project Management, Operations & Maintenance, Cybersecurity, and Training and Audio/Visual (AV) Solutions. Dexian Government Solutions has received several recognitions, including rankings on "Top 50 Companies to Watch", Washington Technology's Annual "FAST 50", and Inc. 500's List of "Fastest Growing Private Companies". The Dexian Government Solutions team is comprised of individuals who are dedicated to the success and sustainability of our customers and their missions. Our combination of technical expertise, big business experience, and small business agility allows us to promptly provide our customers with exceptional IT and engineering solutions.
Benefits
- Open Paid Time Off
- 11 Federal Paid Holidays & 5 Paid Sick Days
- Company-paid Life/AD&D
- Company-paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Health Insurance with Company Contribution
- 401k Plan with Company Match
- Employee Recognition Program
- Opportunity for Employee Referral Bonus
- Opportunity for annual Performance Bonus