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Job Description:
ABA’s Engineer, Service Desk is an IT Engineering role in support of the Service Desk that helps ensure proper computer and other accessory operation for end users to accomplish business tasks effectively and timely. The Engineer is responsible for implementing projects and tasks necessary to support current or proposed ABA corporate end-user computing platforms. The Service Desk Engineer researches, designs, implements, and maintains the desktop workstations, mobile devices, and server-based applications at ABA. This includes receiving, prioritizing, documenting, and actively resolving end-user help requests and escalating incidents when considered appropriate and necessary to maintain SLA expectations. Problem resolution may involve the use of diagnostic and help request tracking tools, as well as requiring that the individual give in-person, hands-on help at the desktop/laptop/accessory level.
The Engineer will also support back-end systems in support of the Service Desk and end users.
Key Responsibilities:
Engineering Support
Develop laptop image and maintain it throughout its lifecycle in production and testing
Maintain Manage Engine keeping inventory current and laptops up to date with OS and application patches.
Develop new application packages as required and manage rollouts to end-users.
Test new software and hardware.
Manage the MDM system, updating iOS devices through quarterly upgrades.
Manage the Asset Explorer system, Print Server, and other systems specific to Service Desk.
Manage the Print Server and other systems specific to Service Desk.
Ticket Management
Build rapport and elicit problem details from service desk customers.
Manage end-user expectations to reinforce SLAs.
Prioritize incidents and service requests according to defined processes to meet defined SLAs.
Provide first contact support of incoming requests to the service desk via telephone, web portal, email, and chat to ensure courteous, timely, and effective resolution of end-user issues. Technology stack includes:
Microsoft Office Suite (desktop and online versions)
Support meetings and Conferences – potentially utilizing Zoom webinars, Zoom Meetings, Zoom Rooms and Teams
Utilize the Ivanti Heat ticketing system for all requests, documentation, and resolution.
Fulfillment of Incidents and Service Requests
Ability to provide a basic level of support and systems troubleshooting by responding to basic support requests and working with internal customers to support their IT needs.
Installing and connecting desktops and laptops (PCs) and other peripherals to the network, wiping and rebuilding infected desktops, software installation [e.g., Operating System, MS Office Suite, anti-virus software, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)] needed by the user for their work, assisting users with services and products.
Use remote tools and diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting.
Research solutions through internal and external knowledge base as needed.
Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization.
Perform hands-on fixes at the desktop level when remote tools are not appropriate, including hardware repairs, delivery of peripherals, or other fixes as determined.
Deploy pre-packaged software using distribution tools and processes as requested by end users.
Support the Laptop Refresh project by providing input and QC functions to enhance the process and laptop’s overall stability by ensuring all hardware and software is working as designed.
Cell Phones - Set up and ongoing troubleshooting of Apple and Android phones.
Ticket Documentation & Knowledge Base SME
Detailed recording, tracking, and documenting the incident and service requests, in real time including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made and actions taken, through to final resolution.
Escalate incidents with accurate documentation to suitable technician, when required.
Create and maintain knowledge documents.
Provides QA Review for knowledge articles submitted by others.
Problem Prevention
Alert management to emerging trends in incidents.
Perform preventative maintenance, including checking and cleaning of workstations, printers, and peripherals.
Test fixes to ensure an incident has been adequately resolved.
Develop help sheets and FAQ lists for end users.
Provide suggestions for continual improvement.
Troubleshooting of system problems, and escalation of problems to team members and vendors as necessary.
Ability to manage workstations with the desktop management tool Manage Engine Desktop Central, including computer imaging and software deployment.
Monitor the performance of the company's desktop infrastructure and make suggestions for improving efficiency.
Collaborate with existing vendors and ABA staff to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction with respect to end user computing needs.
Qualifications:
6-8 years of related experience providing Help Desk support
Knowledge of basic computer hardware, including Windows (laptops & desktops), Macintosh
Experience with desktop and server operating systems
Extensive application support experience with Microsoft Office
Experience using Active Directory
Experience with building and configuring virtual servers, especially using VMware
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Ability to communicate effectively with customers across multiple channels (in person, phone, chat, and email)
Ability to work in a fast-moving environment to assist customers with technological requests
Self-starter with strong personal-management and problem-solving skills
Ability to conduct research into a wide range of computing issues as required
Ability to absorb and retain information quickly
Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language
Highly self-motivated and directed
Keen attention to detail
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Exceptional customer service orientation
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills, focusing on rapport-building, listening, and questioning skills
Strong documentation skills
Experience with firewalls and VPN clients, Fortinet experience preferred
Working knowledge of diagnostic utilities (e.g. manage engine) preferred
Experience with Microsoft O365 support preferred
Bachelor’s degree in the field of computer science and/or 4 years equivalent work experience preferred
Certifications in CompTIA A+, ITIL v4 certification, MCSD, MCSA or MCSE preferred
Experience with an incident tracking system e.g. ITSM ticketing systems preferred
Working knowledge of Industry standards and best practices for documentation and change management preferred
Target salary range: $95,000 - $100,000
Salary Band Range:
$68,177.00 - $95,477.00 - $122,777.00
American Bankers Association (ABA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, personal appearance, political affiliation, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
ABA encourages and celebrates diversity so if you are motivated, hardworking and want to make a difference, come as you are!
The American Bankers Association is the united voice of America’s hometown bankers—small, regional and large banks that together employ more than 2 million women and men, hold nearly $17 trillion in assets, safeguard $12.8 trillion in deposits and extend more than $9 trillion in loans. ABA believes that government policies should recognize the industry’s diversity. Laws and regulations should be tailored to correspond to a bank’s charter, business model, hometown markets and risk profile. This policymaking approach avoids the negative economic consequences of burdensome, unsuitable and inefficient bank regulation. Through a broad array of information, training, staff expertise and other resources, ABA supports America’s hometown bankers as they perform their critical role as drivers of America’s economic growth and job creation.
