Technical Support Engineer (t2)Staff4Me

Job DescriptionThe Tier 2 Technical Support Specialist responds to service tickets and requests for local and remote network support in order to meet service level agreements. Troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, application, network, user access, and all related issues are part of the daily routine. The Tier 2 Technical Support Specialist will interact with network services, software systems engineering, and/or applications development teams to restore service and/or identify and correct the core problem.Ideal candidates are well versed in networking basics (experience with wireless, VLAN dense environments, general routing/switching/firewalling across various platforms) with a proven ability to think logically, rationally and analytically. A focus on autonomy and self-improvement while maintaining a team-focused attitude and seeking out assistance when needed is encouraged.Responsibilities
Liaise with staff, property management groups, ISP's, and other vendors to ensure that change orders are well communicated, well thought out, and efficiently executed through to completion with minimal service disruptions for all parties
Perform high level and in-depth network monitoring, as well as troubleshooting and diagnosing network, hardware, and ISP issues
Adhere to general and property specific service level agreements (SLAs)
Address and handle Tier 1 and outsourced/overflow support ticket escalations
Analyze and identify larger global/system wide issues and present or escalate these to Tier 3 agents for additional input and resolution
Use advanced knowledge of networks, policies and procedures, and best practices to educate and present solutions for clients
Deliver ongoing training and development of Tier 1 agents
Dig below the surface and identify trends in support tickets, diagnose underlying cause, and take appropriate actions
Work closely with other departments (installations, provisioning, sales, software, accounting, etc.) to make sure that client requests/issues are channeled and addressed efficiently
Offer "frontline" insight to Tier 3 agents and support managers to ensure best practices and SOP's are developed or modified to achieve maximum efficiency and employee satisfaction
With a strong attention to detail, write up detailed documentation on issues, collect and aggregate data from multiple sources to effectively gather information and analyze potential problems
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience with networking
3+ years of experience providing technical support and / or customer service
Ability to maintain regular consistent, punctual, and professional attendance
Dedication to performing duties in an efficient, professional, and courteous manner with a high attention to detail and accuracy
Experience with trouble shooting and documenting network related problems
Experience with quality assurance or desktop support
CCENT, CCNA, CCNP, Network+, etc.
A strong command of the English language, both verbal and written (fluency in other languages is an asset)
Comfort/experience with Linux based systems and basic programming/scripting skills are welcomed.
Benefits
Free one meal a day
Emergency loan and financial assistance programs
Free 24-hour snacks and beverages
Health insurance and health subsidy
Retirement plan, life insurance, and savings plan
Team socialization allowance and attendance bonuses
Year-end performance bonus (company discretion)
And much more!
Staff4Me

General Santos City, South Cotabato
Permanent
Full-time