IT Help Desk Technician

Location Type: On-site

 

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing technical assistance and support for incoming queries and issues related to computer systems and network, on both hardware and software level, for clients in person, via telephone or electronically, and performing the regular maintenance work and regular PC kitting work.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide Tier 1 end user support on daily basis.
• Provides answers and technical support to clients by isolating and identifying problems; researching answers; guiding client through corrective steps.
• Supports Desktop and Laptop users and solves problems with Microsoft, Adobe, Java, and other software in the production environment.
• Provides phone, e-mail and in-person support to users for various systems, including e-mail, LAN/WAN, user account administration, Active Directory, Virtualization system, standard desktop images and applications, etc.
• Ensures backup, recovery, and data restoration for customers during upgrades or when a problem with the system is diagnosed.
• Escalate issues to next level of support and/or vendors and contractors in timely manner.
• Assume full ownership of problem resolution, status, and tracking using the helpdesk ticketing system.
• Perform PC kitting and software/driver installation work.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned under supervisor’s instruction.
• Provide Tier 1 network and system troubleshoot.

Qualification / Requirements:

The person must meet following qualifications and willing to improve one’s abilities under supervisor’s instructions:
• Fluency in English, business level Japanese required.
• Over 3 years of help desk/desktop support or related IT experience.
• Technical knowledge of TCP/IP protocol (Mail, DNS etc.), general networking (Cisco, Fortinet, etc.), Windows OS (Client, Server), Virtualization Software (VMware, Hyper-V), Backup Solution (Symantec Backup Exec), Windows Network System (Active Directory), Concept of major software licensing (Microsoft, Symantec, Adobe, etc.)
• Interpersonal Skill – Developing and maintaining relationship with business units and other groups.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understanding the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Multitasking – Managing and performing multiple daily tasks effectively to meet a deadline by prioritizing and organizing.

Other Information:

Location: Manhattan, New York

Regular Hours:9:00am – 5:00pm EST, Mon – Fri

*some night work and weekend/holiday work may be requested occasionally

Start Date: Immediately (introductory period during initial 3 months)

$24.04 – $28.85 an hour

Benefits
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, sick, and floating holidays; plus 13 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellbeing Solutions Program

KDDI America, headquartered in New York, is the US presence of Japan’s KDDI Group, a Fortune Global 500 company and leading provider of international IT and communications services. KDDI America was established in 1989 and started as a telecommunications business supporting Japanese multinationals. We have now evolved into a company that provides networks, data centers, system integration, as well as managed service solutions across all industries. Our ability to customize solutions in a major city offering scalability and service that are unparalleled set KDDI America apart from the competition. We provide Ethernet network uptimes of more than 99.999% between regions and guaranteed high performance no matter where.

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