A Typical Day Might Include the Following:
- Work tickets via a web-based ticketing system, email, voice, or chat
- When working tickets:
- Validate for correct prioritization and monitor communication to users of progress
- Fix end-user issues that can be resolved on applications
- Record and route incidents to specialist groups
- Provide resolution and recovery of incidents
- Keep clear and thorough records in the ticketing system of all actions taken
- Escalates incidents when necessary
- Troubleshoots VoIP, T1, DS3, Ethernet, OC-X, 1+ and Toll Free services
- Opens and monitors incidents created with 3rd party providers
- Pulls and analyzes logs for troubleshooting for contacts, applications, etc.
- Reads and analyzes network diagrams
- Regularly works flexible schedule and on-call services
- Effectively and professionally communicates with internal and external customers
To Land This Gig You'll Need:
- Associate degree or currently working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or similar field, or equivalent work experience required.
- 6+ years of work experience in a customer service field, preferably in a technical capacity
- Excellent technical, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, agile environment where critical thinking and strong problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal and ability to handle all interactions with internal and external clients with professionalism
- Ability to adapt quickly to change, think on your feet, communicate positively and work proactively
- Understanding of network topology and telecommunications architecture (PBX, Carriers, VoIP)
Bonus Experience:
- 4+ years in a technical support role in software or telecommunications environment.
- IP Telephony/ Telecommunications experience
- Experience in a telephony/telecommunications
- Dialer knowledge and Workforce Management experience
- Web Services and API knowledge and understanding of conceptual use
- Competent in database and SQL concepts