IT Support Engineer

  • Portland, OR
  • Posted 2 days ago | Updated 6 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 35.00 - 45.00 per hour
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

Preventive Maintenance
Project Management
Performance Management
Workflow
Visual Basic .NET
Scripting
Tier 1
Technical Support
Analytical Skill
Communication
CompTIA
Microsoft
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
.NET

Job Details

Description

Robert Half is seeking an experienced IT Support & Automation Specialist with a strong foundation in Tier 1 IT support and hands-on proficiency in VB.NET for automation tasks. This hybrid role is ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting user issues while also improving and maintaining automation processes through code.

Duration: Contract position with potential to extend or hire

Schedule: Monday through Friday (8-5pm; flexible)

Location: 100% onsite in Portland, Oregon

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide Tier 1 IT support and respond to technical issues quickly and effectively.
  • Support and maintain automation processes in a production environment.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues within the existing automation framework.
  • Use VB.NET to develop, enhance, and maintain automation scripts.
  • Investigate and respond to failures in automated workflows, which run on monthly, weekly, and yearly schedules.
  • Split responsibilities 50/50 between IT support and programming tasks.


Requirements

  • 2-5 years of professional experience in an IT support or technical environment.
  • Proficiency in VB.NET, especially in scripting and automation.
  • Proven experience providing Tier 1 technical support to end users.
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Nice-to-Haves:
  • Relevant IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft).
  • Experience in production or operations support the environment.


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