About the Role
The Technology Support Technician provides first-level technical support for end users, troubleshooting issues related to computer hardware, software, network connectivity, telecommunications, and core banking systems. This role ensures the reliability, security, and availability of technology resources by maintaining workstations and related systems, and assists in the maintenance of the Core Symitar Financial Platform. The role progresses from close supervision to general supervision as proficiency develops.
Responsibilities
- Respond to help desk requests and manage incidents using the IT ticketing and tracking system.
- Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, network, and peripheral issues through remote or onsite troubleshooting.
- Provide first-level support for desktop systems, laptops, printers, mobile devices, and telecommunications equipment.
- Escalate unresolved issues to appropriate IT or Information Systems personnel when necessary.
- Provide timely communication to users regarding issue status and resolution.
- Install, configure, and maintain desktop hardware, operating systems, and application software.
- Configure and troubleshoot printers and other peripheral devices.
- Perform troubleshooting and fault isolation on PCs, servers, local area networks (LANs), and related infrastructure components, maintaining accordance with security standards.
- Assist in supporting and maintaining the Symitar core financial platform.
- Participate in system upgrades, maintenance, testing, and implementation activities.
- Support integrations between the core system and other applications as directed.
- Create, maintain, and update IT system documentation, procedures, and knowledge base materials.
- Recommend improvements to technology solutions and business processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce user issues.
- Assist with the deployment of new technology solutions, upgrades, and system implementations.
- Perform after-hours or weekend work when necessary to minimize disruption to business operations.
- Provide backup support to other IT and Information Systems functions as needed.
- Ensure all activities comply with applicable regulations, security standards, and internal policies.
- Complete required compliance training, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), OFAC, and Privacy.
- Participate in organizational and community events as required.
- Travel as needed to support business operations.
- Provide on-call and after-hours support as required.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a help desk technician or other end user support role.
- Good technical knowledge and an understanding of IT principles.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to a varied audience.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills and possesses strong attention to detail.
- Ability to take direction and operate independently and confidently.
- A professional appearance.
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights/weekends.
- Makes efficient use of work time and prioritizes workload efficiently.
Skills
- Troubleshooting hardware
- Troubleshooting software
- Troubleshooting network connectivity
- Troubleshooting telecommunications
- Troubleshooting core banking systems
- Maintaining workstations
- Maintaining peripherals
- Maintaining related systems
- Maintaining the integrity of computer workstations
- Maintaining associated software
- Maintaining and managing the Core Symitar Financial Platform
- Training users in personal computer hardware/software
- IT ticketing and tracking system usage
- Remote troubleshooting
- Onsite troubleshooting
- Desktop systems support
- Laptop support
- Printer support
- Mobile device support
- Telecommunications equipment support
- System upgrades
- System maintenance
- System testing
- System implementation
- Integration support
- IT system documentation
- Procedure creation
- Knowledge base material creation
- Technology solution deployment
- On-call support
Location
- Remote
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- First-level support
- Entry-level
- Mid-level
Education Level
- Associate degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field
- Equivalent technical training
- Equivalent experience
About the Company
- The Technology Support Technician provides first-level technical support for end users across the organization.
- This position maintains the integrity of all computer workstations and associated software and assists in the maintenance and management of the Core Symitar Financial Platform.
- Trains users in personal computer hardware/software; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity
- Embracing diversity in the workplace.
