Field Technician MSP

SUMMARY

Tech firm looking to hire a highly motivated self-driven Service Desk and on-site technical individual; please read the entire description before submitting for candidacy. This position is expected to not just maintain but constantly improve and further your education in the industry. We are looking for someone who lives and breathes tech. You will be part of the technical support team taking care of customers going on-site resolving customer issues installing servers and firewalls prioritizing support requests and troubleshooting end-user tickets. Attention to detail is very important; documentation is a must. The team is responsible for ensuring customers are satisfied tickets are prioritized and server/networking issues are resolved and escalated if needed. Attitude is important as you will be dealing with our clients directly; we are also looking for a positive attitude and customer service skills.

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Travel to client sites to install configure troubleshoot and repair hardware software and network issues
• Work with a remote team when necessary to solve complex issues
• Serve as the primary onsite point of contact resolving issues to the clients satisfaction and representing us professionally in person
• Back up the Help Desk queue when no onsite visits are scheduled working tickets through Autotask
• Monitor and respond to Help Desk requests using remote administration tools when supporting the queue
• Document onsite work findings and resolutions in real time
• Follow SOPs for escalation procedures including when to escalate from onsite to remote specialists or vice versa
• Troubleshoot Microsoft 365 and other cloud-based collaborative suites both onsite and remotely
• Provide first-level support for client software operating system network and hardware issues
• Maintain client site documentation in IT Glue including network diagrams asset inventories and site-specific procedures
• Document internal procedures
• Meet required performance metrics and utilization targets including onsite response times and ticket resolution goals
• This position will initially be remote; however it will transition to an in-office position once our Houston Texas office is established and operational. Candidates must be able to report to the Houston office once opened. Additionally this role requires on-site visits to client locations throughout the Houston area and surrounding areas as business needs require.

• Reliable transportation and a valid drivers license to support required client on-sites and office attendance Monday-Friday
• Comfortable working independently at client locations with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards under multiple deadlines

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

A MCP and MCSE certifications are preferred but not mandatory. A strong candidate would demonstrate the following skills and be able to troubleshoot with a high degree of success.

• Above Basic Comprehension of Network Setups and Configurations
• Previous experience working with IT services a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint)
• Historically Clean Motor Vehicle Driving Record and the ability to maintain a Clean Driving Record

BENEFITS

Weve got you covered! We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
  
• Certification reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
  
• And more!

ABOUT US

We are Forte Technologies formerly known as Valeo Networks a full-service award-winning Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) providing cybersecurity compliance cloud solutions network infrastructure and managed IT services. With a national presence coast-to-coast Valeo Networks is a one-stop shop for expert IT support!

We are experiencing HUGE growth firmly seated in the top 5% of revenue-generating MSSPs nationwide making us one of the largest MSSPs nationally. With much more growth on the horizon we are looking for the best and brightest people in the technology industry to join our team! We take pride in having a talented workforce that allows us to continue to be flexible adaptable efficient and easy to do business with.

A deep understanding of the industry state-of-the-art technologies a drive toward continuous innovation and a top-down focus on employee growth and career progression have contributed to our A company culture. We advance technicians faster than the industry standard and we value career growth for our employees so that we can continue being the trusted technology partner for our clients.

We are constantly evolving and exploring new ways to enhance our business processes delight our customers and provide innovative solutions. To accomplish this we are 100% people-focused. From our colleagues to our partners and clients we put people first. We build connections with others by being helpful dependable communicative humble focused flexible and not taking ourselves too seriously. We maintain a work-life balance and invest in our team members to increase knowledge and experience.

Our Mission:

We empower businesses to realize their full potential through secure managed solutions.

Our Core Values:

• Honesty
• Accountability
• Competency
• Community
• Transformation
• Obsessive Customer Service

People with these virtues are the ones we want to be a part of our team. Our continued commitment to finding the right people is one of the keys to taking us to the next level. These core values lay the groundwork for who we are where we are going how we are going to get there and when we will arrive. Its a very exciting time at Forte Technologies formerly known as Valeo Networks and we want you to be a part of it!

DISCLAIMER

This is a full-time position Overtime may be required to handle emergencies heavy workloads or other issues.

This position will initially be remote; however it will transition to an in-office position once our Houston Texas office is established and operational. Candidates must be able to report to the Houston office once opened. Additionally this role requires on-site visits to client locations throughout the Houston area and surrounding areas as business needs require.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and/or skills required of all employees within this class.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Required Experience:

Junior IC