Support Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Support Engineer II in Seattle, WA.

Summary:
Our IT Support Associate II spends their day fielding incoming chats, calls, and online requests from Corporate and its subsidiary employees worldwide. The successful IT Support Associate II will be customer focused and motivated by team success. You will be innovative, energetic, and able to adapt to new processes and procedures quickly while dealing with a high volume of requests. You will also be committed, flexible, and demonstrate the ability to maintain high levels of productivity while maintaining quality support.

Duties Include:
* Provide basic technical support to Corporate employees worldwide
* Research, resolve, and respond to inquiries received via web chat, telephone calls, email, ticketing system, all in a timely manner, in accordance with organizational standards
* Diagnose and troubleshoot end user computing problems including analyzing the problem, identifying the appropriate resources, testing proposed fixes and following up to ensure the problem has been resolved
* Create and submit detailed call logs documenting customer interactions that are accurate, thorough, and timely
* Informs customers of needed repairs and answers basic questions; Ensures that customer understands and is satisfied with work completed
* Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP) through the effective use of knowledge management
* Acquire and maintain current knowledge of relevant policies in order to provide technically accurate solutions to users
* Assist with activities to triage and escalate any system or network outage to reduce downtime
* Assist with remote assistance in Teleconferencing systems and AV presentation equipment
* Adherence to shift schedules and timeliness are key requirements
* Willingness to work flexible shifts and scheduling, weekends, and holidays

REQUIREMENTS:
* High School or equivalent diploma
* Associate in Computer Science or related field or experience equivalent
* 2+ years of experience supporting Windows, Mac and/or Linux Operating systems in a corporate setting
* 2+ years of experience in helpdesk or desk-side environment
* Experience in Windows, Mac OS environments
* Strong verbal skills proven ability to communicate with technical and non-technical staff
* Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
* Display a commitment to quality and strong multi-tasking skills

Preferred Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer science or IT related field
* ITIL Foundation Certification
* Microsoft MCSE, MCITP Systems Administrator (Active Directory)
* Advanced Linux systems administration skills
* Strong troubleshooting skills of very complex systems
* Ability to explain complex IT concepts in simple terms

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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