Tier 1 Help Desk Technician - Boston MA

Bytagig is seeking an experienced Tier 1 Help Desk Technician to join our growing team! This is a fully remote position but you will need to be able to work 7:00am - 4:00pm EST. We are looking for someone located in the Boston area to be able to provide backup on-site as needed (estimated 1-3 times per month) and you will be compensated for travel expenses associated with going to the customer site.

The Tier 1 Help Desk Technician handles intermediate level IT support requests that come in from our Clients. The Tier I Helpdesk Technician is responsible for proactive maintenance and monitoring using advanced tools and solutions.

Bytagig is a great place to grow your career! You will be exposed to a variety of technologies and if you are someone who possesses a strong work ethic and a desire to learn we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Delight our Clients with a Friendly, Quick and Helpful Experience
• From time to time the projects team will need additional resource to help deliver projects either on site or remotely. When opportunities arise the Technician may be required to help with project delivery
• Manages and monitors problem tickets, analyze incidents and determine support required.
• Applies diagnostic techniques to identify problem, investigate cause and recommend solution.
• Documents IT requests in tracking system, record actions and follow up on deferred action.
• Keeps customers informed of progress and status of calls/tickets throughout resolution.
• Collaborates with customers and co-workers to diagnose and resolve problems.
• Troubleshoots, analyzes, resolves, tracks, escalates and documents technical problems.
• Resolves incidents on first contact when possible using the supported remote desktop control application as appropriate.
• The ability to speak both Geek and human

• Troubleshoots systems and errors, as issue is identified is responsible for implementing solutions.

• Trains users on proper use of hardware and software.
• Handles Firewall Setup, Wired Network Setup, Wireless Network Setup and Access Points
• Proactive maintenance and monitoring using advanced tools and solutions

• Escalates issues to Tier III helpdesk to resolve issues outside of scope or knowledge base.

• Provides onsite user support at client sites as needed.

• Deploys laptops and desktops in various client environments.

• Maintains system capabilities by testing existing equipment and programs.

• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Proven ability to manage a flexible schedule and work remotely

• 3+ years experience working for an MSP at Tier I or Tier II Helpdesk level.
• Experienced and knowledgeable on a variety of IT systems and platforms including Azure, networking, Windows Server, Office 365
• Familiar with LAN|WAN|VoIP technologies

Compensation and Benefits:

This position will offer an hourly pay between $24-$26/hour and you will be eligible for benefits including: medical and dental insurance, 401K with company match, PTO, and professional development assistance.