Position : Tier 1 Technical Support Specialist Entry Level (Urgent Need) Location : Phoenix, AZ Duration : 12 Months contract Total Hours/week : 40.00 Client: Medical Device Company Level Of Experience: Entry Level Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only) Note: Looking for basic help desk skills, customer service rep Basic trouble shooting skills SQL is a plus, familiar with LogMeIn remote access tool Certs A, N nice to have Job Description: Essential/critical functions: Follow necessary Customer Support protocols Interact with customers in a professional and enthusiastic manner via verbal and written communication Promptly answer support calls, document, and transfer with a high level of urgency Accurately document client interaction in a professional manner Work well with people from different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience while maintaining a positive attitude Organize caseload, troubleshoot assigned queue of cases, and identify those that need escalation in a high-pressure environment Resolve open tickets and communicate resolution to the client to confirm satisfaction Use internal support applications to communicate professionally, effectively, and timely with the internal team and customers Support the field implementation team to successfully complete installations Coordinate and execute the shipment of parts and supplies to customers Skills and Attributes: Technical: Databases SQL Server (SQL 2008/2012) 3 years Must be able to write queries and analyze SQL data (i.e.
Select and Join statements) within complex database structures.
SSIS (SQL Job) exposure/experience SQL Reporting Services OS knowledge (3 Years) Server 2008 /Server 2012/ Windows 7 Windows Services IIS and Web Applications Running Performance Counters Basic Understanding of Group Policies Security Permissions Networking topology (2 years) DNS DHCP LAN/WAN Telnet Ports (Networking/OS) Understanding of XML language (1 years) Ability to review application and OS logs (2 years) Active Directory experience or exposure (1years) VMware experience or exposure (1 years) Wireshark (1 Years) Soft Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate solutions to complex technical problems Excellent time management and multitasking skills Strong personal commitment to quality, customer service, and patient safety Ability to understand and communicate complex technical systems to a non-technical audience Works well in a team environment Proven ability to maintain a professional demeanor when handling complex user issues and high-pressure situations Other skills: Excellent customer service skills (written and verbal) a must Exceptional attention to detail Excellent organizational skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Exceptional ability to interact with customers in a professional and friendly manner, especially in high-stress situations Ability to effectively listen, empathize and reassure clients their issues will be resolved Ability to independently research, troubleshoot, and probe technical hardware and software issues Ability to work in a team environment Ability to work in a remote, home office-based environment Experience using a computer in a work setting Strong work ethic and initiative Education/Licenses/Certifications Preferred: HS Diploma required AS or BS, Computer Science or equivalent A, N, Security