Published: August 12, 2024 - The Computer Network Support Specialist is responsible for maintaining and upgrading network and internet connections across all locations, including enhancing internet speed and ensuring reliable remote server access. This role involves managing IT support by assisting users with desktop application installation, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and providing training on the use of various office equipment. The specialist also oversees procurement, configuration, and installation of new hardware, manages vendor contracts, and updates IT policies, processes, and procedures while also handling IT budget management and website maintenance.


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1. Computer Network Support Specialist, Tech Solutions Inc., Raleigh, NC
Job Summary:
- Analyze, design, build and maintain network (LAN and WAN), Server, and Desktop/laptop hardware and software, including firewalls, routers, servers (physical and virtual), storage, desktops, and laptops.
- Install and maintain software for desktop/laptop, servers to include enterprise-wide software such as email and operating systems.
- Set up server equipment and install all network and system software, including operating systems and software packages
- Set up new users on the network and appropriate applications
- Maintain and back up all networks and servers, including hardware and software updates daily to keep systems running efficiently and securely
- Troubleshoot and identify daily network, server, and desktop/laptop issues
- Analyze all attempted or successful network and desktop security breaches daily to determine breach cause, resolve related issues and secure the network to prevent future infiltration
- Maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly security tasks
- Speak with users over the phone, in person or via online chat to understand and troubleshoot technical issues
- Determine the need for and subsequently provide system reconfiguration
- Assess user needs and recommend technical solutions such as patches, upgrades or enhancements
Skills on Resume:
- Network Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Hardware Configuration (Hard Skills)
- Software Installation (Hard Skills)
- User Setup (Hard Skills)
- System Security (Hard Skills)
- Issue Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
- Security Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
2. Computer Network Support Specialist, Digital Dynamics LLC, Aurora, CO
Job Summary:
- Monitor mega port's global network and resolve network events
- Provide escalation support for Customer Support Specialists and other internal business units, ensuring customer issues are responded to quickly and accurately
- Plan, process, manage and implement network changes prescribed by Megaport Engineering and third-party suppliers
- Maintain technical relationships with vendors and internal engineering teams, including overseeing contractors performing remote work
- Proactively communicate incidents to internal and external stakeholders, including direct contact with customers/end users
- Troubleshoot network, portal, and account issues using a variety of monitoring tools
- Collaborate with Customer Support Specialists and key business units to ensure high-level customer service, including the provision of accurate and detailed information
- Analyze data to report on varying trends
- Adhere to operations processing KPIs
- Record all work completed in Megaports OSS/BSS systems
- Potential for on-call work as customers need consistent, rapid, global coverage
Skills on Resume:
- Network Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Escalation Support (Soft Skills)
- Change Management (Hard Skills)
- Vendor Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Incident Communication (Soft Skills)
- Problem Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
- Customer Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
3. Computer Network Support Specialist, Network Innovators Group, Albany, NY
Job Summary:
- Answer and triage customer assistance requests on information technology and communications issues under the direction of the Help Desk Manager
- Provide quick solutions for user problems at this level, if possible
- Use the government tracking system to open tickets for information network issues and document steps to resolve the problems
- Enter, update and complete assignment information and steps taken to resolve issues on all trouble calls into the program trouble ticket system for workload tracking
- Perform technical tasks to resolve Help Desk tickets as required by the Government including tasks related to workstations, printers, fax machines, communication devices, hand-held devices, scanners, Video Teleconference (VTC) Suites, and other peripherals
- Support program VTC operations including the daily coordination, management, operations and maintenance of audio and video equipment in conference rooms, VTC scheduling, and VTC problem resolution.
- Create and maintain Help Desk Documentation and Information Network Support Guides, such as “Frequently Asked Questions” type documents covering common and unique issues
- Maintain familiarity with all DOD, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force, Intel Community, and program policies, procedures, and processes for transferring data from one network to another
- Assist users in data transfers following established policies and procedures
- Develop and provide training to data owners, data custodians, network and system administrators, users, and delegated data transfer operators following policy and procedures
- Document technical support procedures and maintain company records
- Respond promptly to queries and provide information on the proper installation, maintenance and use of technical systems
Skills on Resume:
- Customer Support (Soft Skills)
- Problem Solving (Soft Skills)
- Ticket Management (Hard Skills)
- Technical Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
- VTC Operations (Hard Skills)
- Documentation Creation (Hard Skills)
- Policy Familiarity (Hard Skills)
- Training Delivery (Soft Skills)
4. Computer Network Support Specialist, Global Tech Services, Madison, WI
Job Summary:
- Maintains and upgrades network/internet connections at all locations, which includes improving internet speed, establishing reliable remote server access, etc.
- Assists users with all IT-related issues, which includes desktop application installation, maintenance and troubleshooting, among other items, via phone, email and in-person.
- Procures, configures and installs new PCs, laptops, printers and servers.
- Troubleshoots basic hardware and software issues, which includes identifying performance problems with assigned equipment, coordinating and scheduling repairs, and recommending alternate hardware and software options.
- Schedules and organizes testing procedures and processes for new and modified applications and software systems.
- Develops and monitors schedules and procedures for hardware maintenance.
- Monitors printer toner supplies and places orders
- Trains employees on the proper use of computers, scanners, fax machines, phone systems and printers.
- Manages additional information including active directory and exchange, project management application and employee contact information.
- Works directly with vendors on contract negotiation and provides services.
- Assists with website maintenance, and manages the Information Technology budget.
- Develops and updates IT policies, processes and procedures.
Skills on Resume:
- Network Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- User Assistance (Soft Skills)
- Hardware Installation (Hard Skills)
- Issue Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
- Application Testing (Hard Skills)
- Maintenance Scheduling (Hard Skills)
- Employee Training (Soft Skills)
- Vendor Management (Soft Skills)