Desktop Support (San Francisco)

Role Outline
To provide first level support through call logging software and/or on-site and handling incidents or service requests using the incident management system and request fulfilment processes. 


Responsibilities

• Working with internal teams on Projects/ Clients in Region  and in regions of service (UK, US and Asia).
  Running client specific Pre-market Morning checks for clients escalating any systems, server or network related issues prior to Market open
• Provide first/ second line support through the call-logging software and on-site, as appropriate for all incidents and requests.
• Work with VIPs, providing a white glove service where necessary
• Issue customers with details of call assignment and likely resolution timescales.
• Reassign or escalate incidents and requests to on-site third line support, third parties or other teams where appropriate discussing fully with colleagues.
• Monitor and update all incidents and requests, including calls assigned to external suppliers.
• Review incidents and requests with customers and work together to continuously improve service delivery provision.
• Deal directly with requests and complaints alike and act as point of escalation where necessary.
• TCP/IP Troubleshooting – With the internal networks team
• Multi-Factor Authentication Systems (Administrating and setting-up)
• Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 / 2010 / 2013
• VPN Technologies (for supporting remote work for clients and internally)
• Working actively with monitoring Technologies (Nagios, Splunk Enterprise, Thruk, etc) – To monitor, analyse and report, disruptions or client specific data
• Helping monitor internal infrastructure, relating to storage technologies for the platform – diagnosing / escalating and working with Win Admin and Database teams
• Working on client requests regarding Mail gateways and using expertise in security on the platform to resolve Email/ Microsoft Exchange related issue (Retrieving logs, blacklist/ whitelist senders, etc)
• Working with clients and solving problems related to the Citrix platform/ application (IaaS) - [Used for remote hosting of PC’s, operating systems, etc]
• Active Directory 2008 - Helping users on AD Account related issues
• All Windows 2010 / 2013 / 2016 Applications (Office suite)
• Imaging, Deploying of operating systems - Windows 10
• LAN/WAN troubleshooting Skills – Networks escalation
• Building and Maintaining Desktop/Laptops
• Network Security – Working with clients/ Helping comply with protocols and maintain security on platform

Skills and Qualifications

• Support Desk call logging tools – HP service centre / Remedy / Infra.
• Senior Management / VIP Support.
• Cisco Unified Call Manager.
• Bloomberg/Reuters.
• MCP / MCITP Windows 7 / MCDST / MCSA.
• ITIL v3 Foundation.
• On call / Out of hours experience.
• Apple products / Mobile technologies.
• Strong research, writing and communication skills.
• Customer service experience (comfortable working with senior management and business owners).
• Ability to work independently and manage your own projects in a professional manner.
• Candidates must have or be working towards an Undergraduate degree or have previous experience in a similar role.