OpSec Security — the world leader in brand protection and an integral part of Crane NXT, a $1.5 billion dollar business with over 4,750 associates worldwide — safeguards the revenues and reputations of more than half of the Fortune 100. We effectively address Brand, Piracy, and Fraud risks that brands face due to the web's anonymity, global reach, and shifting consumption patterns for digital content, physical goods, and services.
Position Summary & Objective
The Technical Support Analyst plays a critical role in an organization's IT infrastructure by providing first-line technical support to users. They are responsible for responding to user inquiries, diagnosing, and resolving technical issues, and documenting the steps taken to resolve problems. In addition to resolving immediate issues, Technical Support Analysts also identify and escalate issues that require higher-level support and follow up with users to ensure their satisfaction with the resolution.
Essential Functions Performed by the Position
1. Responding to user inquiries, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network-related issues, and providing solutions in a timely and effective manner.
2. Analyze and resolve technical problems related to hardware, software, and network systems, and document the steps taken to resolve the issue.
3. Identify and escalate complex technical issues to higher-level support teams and follow up with users to ensure their satisfaction with the resolution.
4. Maintain and update user accounts, passwords, and other security-related information in a timely and secure manner.
5. Create and update a knowledge base of solutions to common technical issues to improve the efficiency of future support.
6. Monitor systems and applications to ensure they are functioning properly and respond to alerts to resolve issues.
7. Communicate effectively with users, provide updates on the status of their requests, and maintain a positive and professional demeanor in all interactions.
8. Respond to user inquiries and support requests through various channels (e.g., phone, email, chat).
9. Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network-related issues.
10. Install, configure, and maintain software and hardware.
11. Update and maintain user accounts, passwords, and other security-related information.
12. Escalate issues to higher-level support teams as needed.
13. Document solutions to common technical issues in a knowledge base.
14. Monitor systems and applications to ensure they are functioning properly.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Knowledge of operating systems, software applications, and hardware components, as well as experience with remote access and remote desktop tools.
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues in a timely and effective manner.
Required Education and Experience
1. Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field is often preferred, but it may not be mandatory for entry-level positions. Relevant certifications, such as A+, Network+, or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), can also be beneficial.
2. 5+ years’ experience in a Technical Support Analyst role.
3. Experience in a helpdesk or customer support environment.
4. Demonstrated proficiency in operating systems, software applications, and hardware components, as well as experience with remote desktop tools and remote access technologies.
5. Experience in a customer-facing role and a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service.
Licenses or Certifications Required
1. CompTIA A+ covering hardware, software, and network troubleshooting.
2. CompTIA Network+ focusing on network technologies.
3. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) in Microsoft Windows operating systems and server technologies.
4. ITIL Foundation focusing on the best practices for IT service management.
OpSec Security is part of Crane NXT
Crane NXT is a premier industrial technology company that provides proprietary and trusted technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate what matters most to its customers. Crane NXT has approximately 4,000 employees with global operations and manufacturing facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, and Malta.
We value diversity at our company. Everyone who applies with the qualifications will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, colour, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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