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Custom Computer Specialists

Managed IT services and cybersecurity

Level 1 Help Desk Support Technician

IT Service Desk & End User SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHampton, CT, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Effective verbal and written communication, including timely responses and the ability to explain technical information clearly to technical and non-technical users.
  • Ability to provide customer service and build positive relationships with users.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of desktop hardware components and peripherals.
  • Experience with administering Windows and macOS operating systems.
  • Experience with industry-standard applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, web browsers, antivirus software, and other essential tools.
  • Experience administering Active Directory.
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues involving networking, operating systems, and applications.
  • Knowledge of network protocols, configurations, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
  • Understanding of basic security concepts and practices.
  • Ability to manage difficult situations professionally.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Ability to manage time in a multitasking environment.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds independently, and transport equipment between floors and outlying buildings.
  • Reliable transportation to support on-site duties and client needs.
  • Ability to provide on-site support during client working hours, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, five days a week.
  • Ability and willingness to provide after-hours technical assistance for critical services and meetings.
  • Ability to maintain professional dress, hygiene, and workplace etiquette as outlined in the company handbook.
  • Must be able to commute to both Pomfret, Connecticut, and Uncasville, Connecticut.

Responsibilities

  • Provide deskside support to client end users.
  • Provide support to other CCS divisions, including Managed Services and Project Services, as needed.
  • Oversee and maintain the ticketing system to ensure efficiency and organization.
  • Manage inbound tickets from initiation to resolution, ensuring timely and effective support.
  • Provide in-person support for end-user devices, including computers, printers, fax machines, and other peripherals.
  • Provide end-user training as needed.
  • Support and troubleshoot network access and connectivity.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with operating systems and applications.
  • Provide support for audiovisual systems and Webex meeting technologies.
  • Manage and implement Active Directory changes, ensuring accurate user access and security configurations.
  • Maintain knowledge of current IT technologies and trends.
  • Provide support for client applications, including Microsoft Office, web browsers, Google Apps, antivirus software, and other proprietary applications and systems.
  • Support client-provided end-user mobile phone applications.
  • Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Relevant industry certifications, such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, or Microsoft certifications.
  • One to two years of experience providing in-person support for end-user hardware, operating systems, and applications.

About the Company

Custom Computer Specialists

Managed IT services and cybersecurity

Custom Computer Specialists (CCS) provides IT solutions and managed services for organizations in sectors like education and healthcare. It designs and implements technology systems, focusing on network design, data security, cloud services, communications, and ongoing managed support to keep clients' technology aligned with their strategic goals. CCS operates through a tailored, advisory approach, acting as a trusted partner rather than just a vendor, and has grown through acquisitions to broaden its capabilities and geographic reach in the Northeast. Compared with competitors, CCS differentiates itself with deep sector focus, a long-standing regional presence, and a broad set of services delivered by a large team after strategic investments. Its goal is to help clients optimize technology to support their missions while expanding its own footprint and capabilities in the Northeast.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Town of Smithtown, New York
Founded
1979

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