About the Role
This hands-on technical role focuses on onboarding new managed IT clients and assisting Project Engineers with technology solution implementations across various client environments. It's an excellent opportunity for an IT professional with a strong technical support foundation to develop deeper skills in infrastructure, cloud, networking, and project implementation.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the technical onboarding of new managed IT clients.
- Participate in client technology discoveries and infrastructure assessments.
- Gather and document information about client workstations, servers, networks, applications, Microsoft 365 environments, and other technology assets.
- Deploy and validate required management, monitoring, security, backup, and support technologies.
- Prepare, configure, and deploy workstations and other end-user equipment.
- Assist with resolving technical issues identified during client onboarding.
- Work alongside Project Engineers on server, networking, cloud, wireless, backup, migration, and infrastructure projects.
- Stage and configure equipment before project deployment.
- Assist with the installation and configuration of switches, firewalls, wireless equipment, servers, workstations, backup appliances, and other technologies.
- Assist with Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, and Entra ID-related projects.
- Perform testing and validation following installations and deployments.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and escalate complex problems to Project Engineers when appropriate.
- Maintain accurate client and project documentation.
- Enter detailed project notes and accurately track project time.
- Communicate professionally with clients during onboarding and project activities.
- Work collaboratively with Project Engineers, Project Management, Managed Services, NOC, Security, and other internal technical teams.
- Travel to client locations as required for onboarding and project implementation.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of professional IT experience in technical support, desktop support, field services, managed services, or a similar technical role preferred.
- Working knowledge of Windows desktop operating systems and Microsoft 365.
- Basic understanding of Windows Server, Active Directory, and Entra ID.
- A solid understanding of basic networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, switches, firewalls, wireless networks, and VLANs.
- Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting workstations and peripheral devices.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to follow technical procedures and implementation plans.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation.
- Ability to communicate professionally with clients and internal technical teams.
- Ability to work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively with senior technical resources.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and take on increasingly complex technical responsibilities.
- Ability and willingness to travel to client locations and occasionally perform scheduled after-hours project work.
Skills
- Windows desktop operating systems
- Microsoft 365
- Windows Server
- Active Directory
- Entra ID
- TCP/IP
- DNS
- DHCP
- Switches
- Firewalls
- Wireless networks
- VLANs
- Workstation installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
- Peripheral device installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting
- Problem-solving
- Technical documentation
- Client communication
- Team collaboration
- Learning new technologies
- After-hours project work
Location
- Client locations
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
- Travel required
Experience Level
- 1-3 years preferred
Education Level
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred)
- CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft, Cisco, or other relevant technical certifications (preferred)
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental insurance
- Bonus eligible
- Paid time off
- Cellphone allowance
- Company paid life insurance
- Company paid long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with matching company contribution
- Paid training and certification opportunities
- Annual company store allowance
About the Company
- Usherwood Office Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Visit us at www.usherwood.com
Equal Opportunity
- Usherwood Office Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
