[Hiring] Help Desk Call Center Agent @AnswerNet

Role Description

Customer-focused L1/L2 Helpdesk Technician responsible for providing first and second-level technical support to end-users for issues related to hardware, software, and network systems. This position will involve:

• Researching, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and finding solutions to customer-reported issues.
• Taking ownership of issues to ensure they are resolved.
• Escalating unresolved issues to the appropriate internal teams following standard procedures.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a strong technical background, and the ability to efficiently troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Inbound and Outbound Calls
• Serve as the first point of contact for end-users seeking technical assistance via phone, email, or helpdesk tickets.
• Root cause analysis probing
• Providing immediate solutions to common user issues.
• Ticket Routing
• Document accurate records of all support requests, resolutions, and follow-ups.
• Knowledge Base Utilization
• Responsible for the ongoing maintenance of AnswerNet’s desktop environment.
• Creates and maintains user e-mail accounts.
• Virtual Machine and/or Remote Desktop support
• Oversee monitoring network systems, including network outages.
• Ensuring service level agreements are met.
• Managing user accounts and their associated attributes, such as name, email address, password, security groups, and multifactor authentication in Azure AD, or through Microsoft Active Directory on Windows Server 2016, 2019.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners.

Qualifications

• Ability to work from home (this is a remote position)
• Prior Technical Support or Help Desk experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Phone Etiquette
• History of Customer Service
• Excellent verbal, writing, grammar, and communication skills
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving skills
• Attention to Detail
• Familiarity with Help Desk Applications (Ex. Zendesk, FreshService)
• Familiarity with VOIP or Telephony services
• Ability to provide step-by-step technical help, both written and verbal
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional) are a plus

WAH Requirements

• PC/Laptop with at least Windows 10 (Apple/Mac products, Chromebooks, and tablets are not compatible)
• Hard-wired high-speed internet connection (ethernet cable)
• USB-connected Headset
• Webcam
• A quiet dedicated place to work free from distractions including pets and children.