The Technical Support Analyst provides technical support to customers, manages various operating systems, and requires strong communication skills with flexibility for after-hours duties.
Job Summary
Technical Support Analysts at GCS are expected to have and maintain a high level of technical competence over a very large range of products. They will be expected to learn new products and technologies quickly and constantly. In addition, they are expected to have top notch communication skills. This is not your typical corporate help desk. We support hundreds of organizations and thousands of end users in a extremely variable environments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Microsoft Azure and Office 365 Administration
- Provide remote technical support to customers calling for various technical issues.
- Provide on-site technical support to customers as needed.
- Must have flexible after-hours availability for implementation and deployment tasks.
- Track time and provide troubleshooting notes as you work.
Desired Technical Knowledge
Technicians are expected to have intermediate knowledge of the following technologies, along with the ability to quickly advance that knowledge.
- Windows Server and Desktop OS (all versions)
- Familiarity with public cloud technologies (Microsoft Azure and 365 is a must)
- Familiarity with MacOS and Linux operating systems.
- Common Desktop Applications (Office, etc.)
- Common Networking/Internet Services (DHCP, DNS, Domain Registration, etc.)
- Experience managing server Backup applications (Datto, Veeam, Appassure/Rapid Recovery )
- Virtualization Technologies (VMware vSphere and Hyper-V)
- Familiarity with VOIP solutions, such as Ring Central
Other desirable skills
- Basic Scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
- Standard Networking (Routing, Switching, Firewalls. Specifically Meraki, Sonicwall, Cisco, and Dell)
- Familiarity administering Remote Desktop Services
Additional Requirements
- Must live in the Austin, TX metro or surrounding area.
- Participate in after hours support rotation.
- Must pass background screening.
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
- Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
- Responsible for entering billable time and notes into ticketing system in real time.
Certifications: Preference is given to well certified individuals.
Experience: 2+ years experience in a help desk or network support position.
Education: Degrees are valued but not required. We prefer experience and certifications.
- 75% to 100% work-from-home options if based in Austin, TX
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance available
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
GCS is an equal opportunity employer. GCS is a certified small business.
Top Skills
Appassure
Bash
Datto
Desktop Os
Dhcp
Dns
Hyper-V
Linux
macOS
Azure
Office 365
Powershell
Python
Veeam
Vmware Vsphere
Voip
Windows Server
GCS Technologies Austin, Texas, USA Office
8701 North Mopac Expressway, Suite 155, Austin, TX, United States, 78759
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