Network Support Technician III

3 months ago

Anchorage, United States GCI Full time
Job Description

GCI's Network Support Technician III will provide initial exceptional network technical support to customers experiencing technical events via calls, email, and chat. Handle inquires, troubleshoot technical related issues, and process service requests. Proactively monitor and respond to network alerts, working as the customer's advocate. Coordinate maintenance and installation activities that may impact services; detect, act upon, and track all problems. Provide answers to questions, resolve routine inquiries, and triage/escalate complex issues to a higher tier of support.Customers include external and internal customers, vendors, and 3rd party call centers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT ALL LEVELS:
  • Provide technical support and customer education, via inbound calls, chat, in writing, instant messaging, or e-mail in an efficient and professional timely manner.
  • Follow established procedures, implement escalation process and event management by working directly with the GCI Account team, customers, and higher Network tier support as required.
COMPETENCIES:
  • Demonstrated commitment to GCI's core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by promoting and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees and contractors, and in interactions with customers, vendors, and the general public.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY- Takes ownership for actions, decisions, and results; openly accepts feedback and demonstrates a willingness to improve.
  • BASIC PRINCIPLES - Interacts with people in a way that builds mutual trust, confidence, and respect; adheres to GCI's Code of Conduct for Employees - the Basic Principles.
  • COLLABORATION - Works effectively with others to accomplish common goals and objectives; maintains positive relationships even under difficult circumstances.
    • Ability to interact with a wide variety of business, operations, and technical staff.
  • COMMUNICATION- Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas appropriately and professionally.
    • Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to explain technical activities to customers.
  • COMPLIANCE - Follows internal controls; protects confidential information; abides by GCI's Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
  • CUSTOMER FOCUS - Demonstrates commitment to service excellence; gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
    • Demonstrated strong customer service skills with attention to detail, active listening, and problem-solving skills.
  • RELIABILITY - Consistently follows through on assigned tasks as expected; demonstrates timely attendance at meetings, training, and other work obligations.
  • RESULTS - Uses a combination of job knowledge, initiative, sound decision making, innovation, adaptability, and problem solving.
    • Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
    • Ability to accurately document procedures and technical processes.
    • Ability to handle multiple events simultaneously in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment.
    • General understanding of Information Technology.
  • SAFETY & SECURITY - Supports a safe work environment by following all workplace safety rules and guidelines; complies with applicable Security policies and procedures.
  • Proficient computer skills and MS Office knowledge (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) to complete job duties effectively, such as using the company intranet and to accurately retrieve and input information into database or equivalent.
    • Knowledge and operating skills in mainstream operating systems.
Level Definition

Position Title: Network Support Technician III

Grade: T05

Additional Job Requirements:

This is a high-level position within the Network Support team. Work with minimal supervision performing increasingly more complex tasks, completing assignments on time. Provide first level customer support; assist with the resolution of technical and service trouble reporting issues. Function as the customer advocate ensuring all technical problems and issues are resolved or escalated in a timely manner. Communicate all maintenance and installation activities that may impact services provided to customers to detect, act on, and track all problems. Support and mentor junior technicians.

Essential Duties:
  • Tier I Support:
  • First point of contact via email, phone calls, monitoring, etc. Identify and filter incidents, service requests, dispatches, and provide basic support and troubleshooting, such as password resets, break / fix instructions, ticket routing, and escalation to Tier II and Tier III support. Gather information to address Tier II and Tier III issues where solutions (processes and procedures) have already been documented.
  • Tier II Support:
  • First point of contact for escalation. Provide guidance and instructions to Tier I support to diagnose and resolve. Take ownership of incidents where subject matter expertise and experience is required for diagnosis. High percentage of resolving break / fix events, troubleshooting, software installations, and hardware repair. Ability to solve known issues, escalate new issues to Tier III. Mentor and support junior technicians.
  • Tier III Support
  • Troubleshooting, configuration, administrator, and an expert in one or more of the technologies that include the repair of server, network, infrastructure, email, file shares, and other network infrastructure issues. Functions as a subject matter expert (SME), for solving difficult issues, mentor junior technicians and support management.
Additional Competencies:
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Knowledge and operating skills in legacy and mainstream operating systems.
  • Strong understanding of Information Technology.
  • Advanced technical skills to support platforms and the complexity of customer networks.
  • Video conferencing technology and wireless access point troubleshooting experience is preferred.
Minimum Qualifications:

Required: *A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of four (4) years of combined work experience in customer service, helpdesk, LAN/WAN Networking, Telecommunications. *
Preferred:
  • Associate degree in telecommunications, computer science, electronics or relevant field.
  • Experience/knowledge of LAN / WAN Networking.
  • Microsoft, ITIL, CompTIA, Cisco certifications.
  • Telecommunications experience.
  • Other telecom industry or job specific certifications.
Required at ALL Levels
DRIVING REQUIREMENTS:
  • This position may require access to reliable transportation for occasional travel between retail store locations, offices, worksites, or other locations as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Work is primarily sedentary, requiring daily routine computer usage.
  • Ability to work shifts as assigned, work in standard office/home office setting, and operate standard office equipment.
  • Ability to accurately communicate information and ideas to others effectively.
  • Physical agility and effort sufficient to perform job duties safely and effectively.
  • Ability to make valid judgments and decisions.
  • Available to work additional time on weekends, holidays, before or after normal work hours when necessary.
  • Must work well in a team environment and be able to work with a diverse group of people and customers.
  • Virtual workers must comply with remote work policies and agreements.
  • Additional background checks, security checks, and/or participation in a DOT or non-DOT drug and alcohol testing program may be required to satisfy the conditions of a contract or proposed contract with a business partner or client.
The company and its subsidiaries operate in a 24/7 environment providing critical services to Alaskans and may need to respond to public health and safety matters or other business emergencies. Due to business needs employees may be contacted outside of the core business hours to respond to the immediate emergency. As such, you will be requested to provide emergency after hours contact numbers, to include your home and cell phone numbers if you have those services. EEO: GCI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected under applicable state or federal law. DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

About Us

Headquartered in Alaska with additional locations throughout the U.S., GCI has worked for more than 40 years to deliver communication and technology services to some of the most remote communities and in some of the most challenging conditions in North America. GCI is a pioneer in its field, bringing telemedicine and online education capabilities to communities across the state and continuing efforts to connect the Arctic globally as well as providing strong services to consumer and business markets. GCI's introduction of 1 GIG internet speeds in the state as well as its innovative partnership with Apple are among the countless ways the company has transformed communication and quality of life for Alaskans.

EEO: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or another characteristic protected by law.

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