Solutions Specialist III

Overview

Summary/Objective

The Solutions Specialist III is a staff position that provides technical support assisting with technical issues related to new projects for clients.

Comp range: $60,000-$65,000

Responsibilities

Competencies

• Group Policy Management: Proficient in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Group Policies to ensure efficient user and computer management, security, and compliance within an organization.
• Active Directory: Strong experience in administering Active Directory, including user and group management, domain services, and directory services for a secure and well-organized network environment.
• Server Management: Skilled in the management, configuration, and troubleshooting of various server environments, ensuring high availability, security, and optimal performance.
• Banking Application and Software Experience: In-depth knowledge of banking applications and software, with experience in managing and maintaining these systems for seamless and secure financial transactions and operations.
• Problem Solving & Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities, able to identify and resolve technical issues with efficiency and precision.
• Initiative: Self-driven with a proactive approach to tasks, consistently taking ownership of responsibilities and identifying areas for improvement.
• Communication Proficiency: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to convey technical information clearly and collaborate effectively with team members and clients. 

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Under limited supervision, complete client projects by performing tasks as requested by Project Management, System Infrastructure Project Specialists, clients, and vendors.
• Provide hardware, software, and network support to clients by implementing risk mitigation of downtime, retaining/improving security, and striving to reduce the client’s need to contact support for troubleshooting.
• Create or update documentation on new / modified processes for client projects.
• Act as the initial contact for clients that need technical support related to new client projects.
• Assist technicians with technical problems they encounter.
• Respond and work tickets assigned as appropriate, answer calls related to projects, and create new or updated existing tickets.
• Clearly communicate technical solutions in a user-friendly, professional manner, both verbally and written.
• Follow defined procedures and policies to resolve tasks and document changes.
• Escalate or involve senior technicians on sensitive or complex problems.
• Perform related work as required.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment (both internally/externally) and travels in an automobile (or possibly an airplane). This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, and copy machines. Use of personal phone through Multi-factor authentication is required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time; stand; walk; use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Hours of work and days are variable, but typically Monday through Friday in one of the following timeslots:  7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Week-long on-call rotations may be required and will possibly have an alternate work schedule. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Occasional travel is expected for this position.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Advanced understanding of desktop operating systems, various software applications, and PC/Server/Network hardware.
• Advanced understanding of principles and theories of network systems and management.
• Advanced understanding of electrical safety procedures.
• At least three years of technical work experience or equivalent education
• At least three relevant technical certifications (e.g., A+. Network+. Security+)

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate’s (or higher) degree in computer science-related field.
• Four or more years of technical work experience.
• Four or more relevant certifications (e.g., A+, Network+, Security+)

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, with or without notice.