Technical Support Specialist - Technical Troubleshooting, Networking, Customer Service @ Allen, TX - Onsite

Overview

On Site
Compensation information provided in the description
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - to 11/28/2025

Skills

Employment Authorization
SAP MM
LinkedIn
Microsoft Exchange
Video
Customer Engagement
Problem Solving
Documentation
Remote Access
Proprietary Software
ROOT
Phone Support
Computer Hardware
Multitasking
Work Ethic
Security Clearance
MSI
Criminal Justice
Routers
Switches
VLAN
Virtual Private Network
DHCP
TCP/IP
Wireless Communication
Virtualization
Hyper-V
VMware
Internet
HTTPS
SSL
TLS
Writing
Windows PowerShell
Scripting
CompTIA
PASS
Training
Issue Tracking
Customer Service
Cisco Certifications
Microsoft Certified Professional
Computer Networking
Cellular
Ethernet
Linux
Dash Python
Management
Technical Support
ServiceNow
Bomgar
Microsoft Windows

Job Details

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PAY RATE: $28 PER HOUR

Job Title: Technical Support Specialist

Location: 415 East Exchange Pkwy, Allen, TX 75002

Duration: 6 months Temp to Hire

Onsite Interview

Questions:

1. In terms of troubleshooting, what is ping and why is it useful?

2. A company calls stating that they are unable to view their internal website. What steps would you take to remotely diagnose this scenario?

This Technical Support Specialist II would be supporting our Client Mobile Video team providing tech support to In car Dash and Body Camera and Evidence Management Software Division.

This position provides excellent customer service to new and existing customers and internal customers by independently troubleshooting, installing, repairing and supporting customers on software and hardware equipment. The Representative will be interacting with police and is responsible for diagnosing and resolving customer issues through phone, web, email, and direct customer interaction.

They are also responsible for maintaining critical relationships developed by other departments throughout the problem/resolution cycle.

The technician will be taking incoming calls from the support queue related to complex issues. Once the identification of the underlying problem is established, the specialist can begin sorting through the possible solutions available. Your objective is to ensure every client is happy with our services and to ensure that all aspects of installation, service and support are completed properly, timely, and with detailed documentation in the ticketing systems. This is a metrics based support position that interacts with our customers via phone and/or E-mail.

Duties and Responsibilities:

With remote access to customer systems, Install or troubleshoot the company's proprietary Software, identify the problematic root cause on hardware equipment such as In car Dash and Body Camera and Evidence Management Software.

Provide courteous and knowledgeable troubleshooting support over the phone and via email.

Ensure timely and accurate set up of all systems.

Phone Support during regular business hours and on-call availability during off hours.

Monitor Chat sessions to assist other team members.

Test systems to ensure they are working correctly.

May be required to adjust systems, including software or hardware, to make equipment functional depending upon the environment.

Follow the department process, procedure, and metrics for a technical support II technician

Maintain a log of customers issues, interactions, and troubleshooting steps in the department ticketing system

Train customers on use of systems including software, hardware and installation.

Multi-task and have excellent time management skills

Understand the severity of an issue and escalate issues efficiently and appropriately.

Demonstrated strong work ethic

Basic Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of Technical Troubleshooting experience and/or 2+ years of customer service experience

Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customers (CJIS). Will have to pass a CJIS BG check upon hire - MSI will run this check- CJIS check goes back until the age of 17/18 years old.

To pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check, new hires must undergo a fingerprint-based background check at the state level.

2+ years of Networking Experience Preferred

2+ years of customer service experience Preferred

Must be able to pass on onsite Technical Asessment

Skills/Requirements

Strong working knowledge of Routers, switches, VLANs, VPN, DHCP, TCP/IP.

Strong working knowledge of various WIFI technologies and practices.

Knowledge of Virtualization platforms; Hyper-V and VMWare a plus.

Strong working knowledge of internet protocols and certificates (HTTPS, SSL/TLS, etc.).

Experience with writing PowerShell Scripts.

One or more of the following certification preferred, CompTia A+, MCP, MCSE CNA, CCNA, Linux Certifications.

Service Now

Google Suite

Bomgar

Windows

Must be able to pass a CJIS Background Check for all 50 states

Work experience in a public safety environment desired

Need to have

Work Schedule: Mon- Fri hours can range from 7a to 6P but will work 8 hours a day 40 hours a week

Will have to pass a CJIS BG check upon hire - Client will run this check- CJIS check goes back until the age of 17/18 years old

Are there any additional security checks required? Yes, CJIS

How long will the training be for this resource before they are expected to work independently: 4 to 6 weeks

What's your department's function within the company? Tech support of In car Dash and Body Camera and Evidence Management Software.

What are the top three contributions this new hire will make to the company within their first 90 or 120 days?

Provide courteous and knowledgeable troubleshooting support over the phone and via email.

Maintain a log of customers issues, interactions, and troubleshooting steps in the department ticketing system

Follow the department process, procedure, and metrics for a technical support II technician

What qualifications are must-haves for candidates?

2+ years of Networking Experience

2+ years of customer service experience

Linux

Windows OS exp and certification - CCNA, MCSE, COMP TIA (Data network)

What would be some nice-to-have skills for candidates and why?

Cellular Network Configuration

POE (Power Over Ethernet)

NetCould

Linux

Experience providing tech support for In car Dash and Body Camera and Evidence Management Software

Is it necessary for candidates to have industry experience for this role? Yes, it is tech support role, experience IS required

What software should your new hire be proficient in?

Service Now

Google Suite

Bomgar

Windows

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