Technical Support Engineer
Job Description
Technical Support Engineer role in Pittsburgh, PA with hybrid remote support, focusing on endpoints, servers, networks, and cloud infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Configure, monitor, and maintain clients’ endpoints, cloud infrastructure, servers, and networks through troubleshooting and ongoing support.
- Set up, install, and configure endpoints and network equipment.
- Support project work alongside Senior Engineers and use them as a mentor for guidance and development.
- Implement endpoint, cloud, and network security measures.
- Participate in an on-call rotation, approximately two to three times a year.
- Provide support primarily remotely, with occasional onsite client visits.
- After onboarding and training, work a mix of time in the office and at client sites.
- Visit one to as many as five clients in a day depending on project scope, then return for additional days until tasks are completed.
- Join an on-site rotation that includes weekly or monthly visits to certain clients.
Requirements
- Must live in the region and within the company’s geographical area.
- Weekly in-office attendance plus onsite client support visits are required.
- Applicants relocating from out of state must note this when applying; out-of-state candidates will not be considered.
- Associate’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology (or equivalent experience).
- At least 4 years of progressive post-graduation IT support experience in a production environment.
- Ability to earn new certifications as part of the job requirement.
- Strong ability to communicate verbally and in writing with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently and in a team, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to influence across organizational boundaries and communicate complex technical concepts to executive-level stakeholders.
- Effective problem identification and resolution.
- Strong work ethic and professional etiquette.
- Must be able to lift 25 to 50 pounds.
- May be required to stand, walk, kneel, stoop, crawl, and reach with hands and arms.
- Must pass all required background checks.
- Must maintain a current, valid driver’s license with proof of insurance as a condition of employment.
Key Technologies
- Microsoft Windows Server; Azure virtual servers
- Microsoft Windows Client Operating Systems; Microsoft Office; Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Active Directory; Entra
- Virtualization: VMware ESXi/vCenter; Microsoft Hyper-V
- EDR/AV and security: SentinelOne; WatchGuard/Panda
- WatchGuard VPN Client; Barracuda Appliances
- Hardware support: HP, Dell PCs, workstations, laptops, tablets; HP ProLiant Servers; HP Switches; WatchGuard; APC UPSs
- Networking/security gear: Firewalls (including WatchGuard)
- Management tools: RMM, PSA tools
- QuickBooks; Citrix virtualization
- SharePoint; PowerShell
Bonus / Preferred Experience
- Experience working for or with MSPs
- RMM and PSA tools experience
- QuickBooks
- Citrix virtualization
- On-prem to cloud migrations, including Microsoft 365 and SharePoint
Compensation & Schedule
- Full-time
- Salary range: $65,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
- Classification: Salary-Exempt
- Work week: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (overtime/weekends as needed)
- Hybrid remote location: Pittsburgh, PA 15221
- Work from home allowed up to 2 days per week (weekly in-office requirement applies)
Benefits
- Techcentives Bonus Plan (additional earnings opportunity)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (large percentage employer-paid)
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance up to $25,000; voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (vacation/personal/sick, holidays, bereavement, parental and charity leave, etc.)
- Retirement plan including an IRA Match and 401(k) with matching
- Training and certification benefit
- FREE parking, casual professional attire, team lunches, healthy snacks
- Employee assistance program
- Health savings account
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Driver’s License (Required)
- Dental insurance; Vision insurance
Physical Requirements
- Lift 25 to 50 pounds
- Stand, walk, kneel, stoop, crawl, and reach with hands and arms as needed